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Nierman
Intermediate climber
Leavenworth, WA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 7, 2002 - 03:51pm PT
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Hey there,
I'm looking at moving to Sacramento and wondering about good climbing areas within a 5 hours radius. (That's about how far Yosemite is away I think)
Any suggestions for the areas and how far from Sacramento they are? I'd prefer trad, but feel free to suggest good rad areas as well.
Cheers,
Doug
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DS
Novice climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2002 - 05:48pm PT
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Lover's Leap and the rest of the Lake Tahoe area(Donner Summit comes to mind) offer tons and tons of great trad climbing with in 2 hours from Sacto. Look for the SuperTopo guide to Lover's Leap coming soon.
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MS
Novice climber
Sacramento
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2002 - 08:21pm PT
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I'm currently getting schooled in Santa Clara, but I grew up and started climbing in Sacramento. If you are short on time, the best place to go is the Consumnes River Gorge. It is about 10 minutes south of Placerville, which is about a 30 minute drive east on highway 50(as long as you don't try to go during rush hour). There is a dedicated guide book for the area(small with blue cover)which you can pick up at both area climbing gyms(Granite Arch is directly next to 50, east of Sacramento). The area consists of lots of top roping, but my partner and I often led the cracks for practice. It is quality granite and across the river(a little boulder hopping)Gutenberger Dome offers some 2-3 pitch climbs. Its a great place to climb any time of year(as long as the sun is out)especially during the winter when Lover's Leap looks like a block of ice. During the summer, try to get there early before the heat hits around lunch time. There is a superb swimming hole to finish off the morning.
As soon as the weather warms, head to Lover's Leap which is also east on highway 50(about an 1.5 hours) The camping is free and the climbs have the easiest approach you'll ever make. Pick up the Lake Tahoe climbing guide for this one. The climbs are quality 3 pitch climbs and on the way home stop at St. Paulie's Inn for the most awesome German food this side of Dresden. A good side trip is a hike up Pyramid Peak(9989')across highway 50 from Lover's Leap.
Have good times.
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nierman
Intermediate climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 8, 2002 - 04:15pm PT
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A good starting point, thanks guys!
I'm looking at going to school in davis so this is all quite helpful.
Doug
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nierman
Novice climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2002 - 04:27pm PT
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Hey Greg,
What would be the name of that guidebook you are eluding to in your post and where could I pick it up?
Thanks,
Doug
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DS
Novice climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2002 - 05:14pm PT
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I just saw it at the REI in CorteMadera yesterday. Shouldn't be very hard to find. It doesn't look great(the guide, not the climbing)...sort of a hodge podge of "ok" looking topos...but then again how bad can it be to do a bit of exploring along Sonora pass...it's a gorgeous area!
Also, take a look at an article in last months R&I(#114) on climbing along Sonora pass.
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