Big wall practice

Wrong forum I know but I already posted in partner finder section but thought I try here as well since there's a larger audience.

Hi I'm in Vancouver, Canada and I'm getting into big wall/aid climbing. Over the last 8 months I've been practicing on specific parts of aid such as jumaring, leading, cleaning traverses, hauling etc.

Been reading several books and watching plenty of videos and accumulating the essential gear.

I'm getting kind of tired of getting out by myself. I"m looking for a practice partner, would help if the partner has more experience so I can learn.  

It's ski touring and ice climbing season I know but we can still head out somewhere and do some skills sessions or even try a route that we can easily descend from should the weather turn bad.

I tried the FB local groups but not much luck so far. One did respond and seemed optimistic but now he's too busy to work. Another one was from the interior and we chatted a few times and he was here we were supposed to meet but I guess he changed his mind.

I'm eager, I'm not working so much right now so have some time and really like to head out so reach out! If you prefer to start when it gets warmer we can talk about that too.

Thanks

Indeed!

Kevin DeWeese wrote:

Hope you do find a partner to practice with; that is, after all, the crux of all bigwall climbing. 

I may have to ditch the family and move to Cali

Reach out to my friend Jon Rigg via Facebook.  He is in Squamish and can find you someone to practise with.  Mention my name.  He makes excellent big wall margaritas, too! 

Peter Zabrok wrote:

Reach out to my friend Jon Rigg via Facebook.  He is in Squamish and can find you someone to practise with.  Mention my name.  He makes excellent big wall margaritas, too! 

I have but he's not doing much right now and doesn't know anyone doing it at the moment.   Should I try Ryan Laroque?

You know winters are better here than in Ontario:)

I'll send you a PM