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Post by firebug on May 7, 2018 6:37:37 GMT -7
I know this has been covered before and July is not the time to go to SR. I, however, live outside the US and I'm going to Portland and have four days where I can climb. Are there any obvious alternatives to SR I should consider within driving distance from Portland?
Thank you everyone. All advice is appreciated.
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Post by erick on May 7, 2018 7:30:54 GMT -7
What are you looking to climb? Trad, sport, multipitch? Grades? No obvious alternatives but plenty of options if your willing to drive an extra couple hours into Washington. Smith can be doable in the summer. Get a predawn start, climb only in shad and take advantage of the backside for cooler conditions.
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Post by firebug on May 7, 2018 10:04:35 GMT -7
Hi Erick,
We are looking to climb sport. I am a new climber having only climbed for two years. I have a home wall but my nearest crag is 4+ hours away. I travel a few times a year (to climb) in addition to getting out at my home crag about once a month. I am hoping to fill out my route pyramid and perhaps work on something closer to my limit while at SR.
I have hear what you had said: start early, chase the shade, etc. so SR seemed like a good option for the number of routes and proximity to Portland. I will also be climbing at lower grades with more positive holds. I expect the heat, while not ideal, will not affect me as much as someone climbing at higher grades.
I am also considering hiring a guide to take advantage of the morning hours, keep us out of the sun as much as possible, and maximize our climbing time.
Based on this further information, would your advise be to stick with SR or try somewhere else with greater altitude. If the latter, where do you suggest?
Thanks,
JR
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Post by jetjackson on May 8, 2018 2:44:52 GMT -7
Firebug?
Are you over on the MMM or FIRE forums? Or is there another reason for that username?
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Post by firebug on May 8, 2018 6:34:09 GMT -7
I was a fire fighter in the Marine Corps. After a while, it has become my default username.
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Post by jetjackson on May 8, 2018 6:40:23 GMT -7
I was a fire fighter in the Marine Corps. After a while, it has become my default username. Ahh, fair enough. There are a few bloggers out there with variations on FireBug names, FIRE being an acronym for Financially Independent, Retired Early. It's the mindset of live frugally and hyper save, invest so you can retire early. So I thought that's what it might have been. |
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Post by firebug on May 8, 2018 6:53:54 GMT -7
Well I quit my corporate attorney job in London when I was 33 and moved to Costa Rica and have worked for myself ever since. Maybe the user name was not coincidence?! ;-)
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Post by erick on May 8, 2018 15:12:51 GMT -7
Hi Erick, I am also considering hiring a guide to take advantage of the morning hours, keep us out of the sun as much as possible, and maximize our climbing time. Based on this further information, would your advise be to stick with SR or try somewhere else with greater altitude. If the latter, where do you suggest? Thanks, JR A guide will direct you to the most enjoyable climbing at Smith so thats a good idea. As for alternatives near by Mountain Project will know better than me. |
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