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Newbie to Rock Climbing Route Advice Needed 27-May-2009 At 9:05:48 PM steph

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On 27/05/2009 bomber pro wrote:
>Well if grade 20+ is what he's after then "Street Wise" would be a perfect
>start.
>I can think of lots of others at the same grade !
>where as "Spasm" needs gear to start and finish, but you would know that
>having been on the route right.

Yes he sounded like he was after grade 20's... not.

Instead of trying to display your unsurpassable knowledge of every climbing area, why not listen to what he's after...

Matty - if you are indeed a newbie climber (sometimes hard to tell on these forums), you'll probably want to get some experience up by leading low grade sport routes or climbing in a group with trad. Keep learning to lead indoors & go on day trips etc to get experience. Araps is pretty good for bouldering but the sport routes are mainly in the higher grades with a few exceptions. Summerday Valley at the Gramps (as someone else suggested) would be perfect for starters. You'll probably be looking for grades 10-17 to start off, but don't let me assume your ability.

Cheers,
Steph