Looks awesome, thanks for all that info! In your "Seasons" bit you didn't mention March. Would a trip in March be a good idea?
Some more details here:https://teamgrandesvoiesffcampaca.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/ouverture-et-reequipement-au-cascioni-en-corse/Map and so on here:http://escalade.corse.topo.free.fr/index.php?menu=gdv_gb&page=248%20Cascioni%20Syncope&lg=enAnyone been here?
I don't think anyone has mentioned Corsica on this thread yet. A picture of Arnauld Petit's came up on my instagram this weekend of climbing of a route called "Enterre mon coeur" on Cascioniin and it looked well worthy of inclusion on the list. It's not his route, but apparently he's just retrobolted the belays but debolted the rest. "One of the nicest climbs in France" says Mr Petit...Anyone been here?
Ahhhh, this old gold mine comes back in use!It looks like I might be going for a month somewhere in the world in September. As usual - this thread has many of the places I want to go to, but September might not be quite the best time for them all.Basically, my mate is going to be spending most of his summer in N.America - so logistically it would make sense to go somewhere there.Yosemite is an obvious choice, but we did a lot of what we wanted last time we were (separately) there, and I don;t think either of us will be fit enough for the harder things, and we weren't blown away by all the aid malarkey. Incredible Hulk seems like an obvious choice, but I doubt we'd spend a month there - so what else is around in that area?We're probably looking for either: E2-E4 trad multi-pitch things (usual caveat, some aid is ok, but try to free it all) OR alpine mixed climbing....which I think...but not sure...that almost everywhere in the World September is just not a good time.I Kyrgyzstan (Ak Su) doable in September?
I Kyrgyzstan (Ak Su) doable in September?
In California in Sept I'd be looking to hit up the Needles, the Hulk, Tuolomne and the Keeler Needle. There is loads more in the High Sierra that isn't much known in the UK.
Quote from: Johnny Brown on February 09, 2016, 08:23:02 amIn California in Sept I'd be looking to hit up the Needles, the Hulk, Tuolomne and the Keeler Needle. There is loads more in the High Sierra that isn't much known in the UK.+ 1. Incredible Hulk requires a bit of logistics. You either do it as a long day hit if you're fit and know the tricky approach (plus it's 3500m), or take bivi etc and camp up there (recommended). Positive Vibrations (5.11) is one of the best routes at the grade on the planet. Crofts harder routes are amazing too. It's not somewhere you'd spend a month though.I went to the Needles with Nic, for whom it was his 3rd visit (says it all). There is everything from 4-star single pitch to 4-star multi pitch. It's immaculate. Probably the best trad climbing area I've been to in terms of mixture of styles/grades.Tuolomne is awesome if you like runout face climbing on your feet.All of the above may be chilly in September.Not sure if Peter Croft's 'Good, the great and the awesome' guidebook is still available?If I went again I'd be keen for some of the more Alpiney stuff in the High Sierras. September might be optimal for this, as thunderstorms are an issue in high summer?
However, whether the weather is nailed on as opposed to Pembroke/Fair Head/Gogarth/Pabbay & Mingulay... I'm so sure Speaking of States climbing areas has anyone been to the Black and/or Eldorado Canyon? They both look fantastic!
However, whether they are as good as Pembroke/Fair Head/Gogarth/Pabbay & Mingulay... I'm not so sure
Needles is amazing as above, really beautiful and cool climbing. I found it tough partly because I'm crap at crack/granite climbing and partly because it was our first destination and the grades a little stiff (?). So if you aren't used to this style might be worth warming up into it somewhere else? Re the Hulk my biggest tip is, if you are on a trip go mid-week!
I've climbed in Eldorado Canyon. Was underwhelmed by Naked Edge tbh - a bit like a multi-pitch Millstone route. I suspect the Black is an acquired taste.
Poison Ivy.
Also re: The Hulk - is it feasible to lug enough stuff up there for a few days?