5th Class protection.

Hi.  I want to climb Simulkrime at Yosemite, but it says there are 5th class moves, and I was wondering what protection would you guys recommend, since I've never been. Thank you.  God Bless You Guy's, and Your Family's.

A 5.9R? I’d recommend hiring an AMGA certified guide to take you out climbing for a day

why does he need a guide?

he may be a good climber!

Drew Nevius wrote: A 5.9R? I’d recommend hiring an AMGA certified guide to take you out climbing for a day

Might be a good idea.

alpinist 47 wrote: why does he need a guide?

he may be a good climber!

Thanks for that vote of confidence.  My best climbing grade so fair is the mighty of 5.11d toproped.

alpinist 47 wrote: why does he need a guide?

he may be a good climber!

To start, he's 14 years old.

Colin Matherly wrote:

Thanks for that vote of confidence.  My best climbing grade so fair is the mighty of 5.11d toproped.

If you can top rope 11d, you can definitely lead a 5.9R in Yosemite. Just get 2 tricams and you're good to go

i think frank has a good point....top roping !!d and trad climbing are two different things

be safe 

alpinist 47 wrote: i think frank has a good point....top roping !!d and trad climbing are two different things

be safe 

They are indeed.  Will do.

TaylorP wrote:

If you can top rope 11d, you can definitely lead a 5.9R in Yosemite. Just get 2 tricams and you're good to go

Thanks for the advice.  Any particular sizes you would recommend.

Colin Matherly wrote:

Thanks for the advice.  Any particular sizes you would recommend.

Immediately stop thinking that you're getting accurate answers in this thread.

Find someone who is an experienced trad climber to help you with your first steps. If you're on a youth team ask one of the coaches to introduce you to someone who is. If you're not on a youth team maybe joining one would be a good start.

If you're only 14 you have a lot of years ahead you. There is absolutely no need to rush into things and get in over your head.  

Carlos Danger wrote: Find someone who is an experienced trad climber to help you with your first steps. If you're on a youth team ask one of the coaches to introduce you to someone who is. If you're not on a youth team maybe joining one would be a good start.

If you're only 14 you have a lot of years ahead you. There is absolutely no need to rush into things and get in over your head.  

Thanks for the advice.

Colin Matherly wrote:

Thanks for the advice.

Remember - it's not just this cool, 'extreme' thing to do. You can die rock climbing. Very easily in fact.

Marc801 C wrote:

Remember - it's not just this cool, 'extreme' thing to do. You can die rock climbing. Very easily in fact.

Indeed it is.  I had surgery, and now I'm in a cast right now because of a climbing accident.

Hi Colin,
Do you have Chris McNamara's book "Yosemite Sport climbs and topropes"?  You can order it/download  through the Supertopo website.  Might be other routes there you would want to do.
Be safe, Phyl

Colin, what do your parents think about you rock climbing, considering your accident?

8.5/10 

phylp wrote: Hi Colin,
Do you have Chris McNamara's book "Yosemite Sport climbs and topropes"?  You can order it/download  through the Supertopo website.  Might be other routes there you would want to do.
Be safe, Phyl

Thanks for the advice!!! I will definitely check it out!!!

FrankPS wrote: Colin, what do your parents think about you rock climbing, considering your accident?

They are good with it, as long as I don't do anymore bouldering competitions well I'm on there Insurance lol.

Josh Hutch wrote: 8.5/10 

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