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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 1, 2008 - 11:15am PT
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In a couple of weeks I'm off with the family to a couple of Southern Cal. locales. This is definitely NOT a climbing trip, but I may be able to get a "pass" for an evening or 2, or possibly even for an afternoon. So, are there any climbing gyms easily accessible to the Claremont/Pamona area? Are there any close-by bouldering areas or crags where I might have a chance of running into folks to climb with? We'll also be spending a few days around San Diego. I'm more familiar with the general climbing options in that area, but I've heard that Mt. Woodson and other local areas were effected by last fall's fires and were, at least temporarily, closed. What is the current situation regarding access? How badly were the boulders damaged by the fires? Thanks in advance for any input.
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stevep
Boulder climber
Salt Lake, UT
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Rubidoux is very accessible from the Claremont area, and temps are good this time of year if it's not raining.
If it's schools you're looking at, I went to Pomona, and have nothing but good things to say about it.
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Chaz
Trad climber
So. Cal.
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Nobody in Massachussetts travels to California in the winter to climb in a gym!
You may try Mt Rubidoux in Riverside. Mostly bouldering, so if you don't hook up with a partner it doesn't make much difference.
Big Rock is within a half-hour drive. It sits on the south shore of Perris Lake. Maybe 40 or 50 routes (1 to 2 pitch) mainly bolted. Almost always someone out there, especially on weekends.
Joshua Tree is two hours east of Claremont. If you have time, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 1, 2008 - 11:43am PT
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Chaz, I agree I wouldn't travel to So. Cal. to climb in a gym, but as another poster surmised, I'm travelling there to look at colleges with my daughter and wife, so may only have an evening or 2, if that, to climb. In which case I would have to settle for plastic. Thanks for the suggestions to everyone. I was in that area years ago and have climbed in each of the places mentioned, just hadn't realized their proximity to Claremont.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Al, welcome to supertopo!
For those who who don’t recognize the name, Al is an east coast climbing legend, a welcome right -coast addition to the likes of Stannard and Goldstone, who already post here. Hope you’ll post a story or two, Al.
Rubidoux is the must-visit crag nearby. There are any number of ST folk who would be happy to show you around. Some have been known to assert around here that Rubidoux is far superior to Woodson, and having grown up in neighboring Upland, I am obligated to agree. My mate, Rob, (rmuir) lives in Claremont and he loves nothing better than to provide a tour for (i.e., burn off) visiting dignitaries. I’m sure he would go easy on you.
Rob also is the keeper of the still obscure Mt. Baldy boulders, which are just a few mintutes up the hill from Claremont. These have the world’s most water-polished rock. Bring sticky rubber.
Email me if you want Robs’ contact info.
Best regards,
Rick Accomazzo
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henny
Social climber
The Past
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Go Ricky, true statements all!
My mate, Rob, (rmuir) lives in Claremont and he loves nothing better than to provide a tour for (i.e., burn off) visiting dignitaries.
Couldn't have said it any better myself.
Baldy isn't likely an option this time of year, particularly given the winter we've had so far. Muir would know the current possibility of going there.
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Jefe'
Boulder climber
Bishop
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Glad to hear Baldy is still obscure. Miss B boulder, chuco, rocket man, bridge traverses.
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Chaz
Trad climber
So. Cal.
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Maybe you guys can check out Copper Mountain College while you're here.
It's in Joshua Tree [area].
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