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Indonesia 13-May-2010 At 11:36:10 AM Guangzhou

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On 12/05/2010 muddy wrote:
>Harau Valley in Sumatra is spectacular and low key - like a sawn-off Blueys
>in the middle of rice paddies. Just google it and you'll find a few trip
>reports. It's pretty easy to get to from Bukittinggi (where there's also
>a bit of a scene, but expect to pay). There's one official place to stay
>(actually pictured), but there's always the possibility of sleeping on
>a local's floor.
>

Have you been. I've heard mixed report about how climbing you can actually get done when you get there. Definitely on my list, but I live here. My main concern with climbing areas is the quality of fixed gear when you arrive. Locals seem to have a different idea of what is a safe bolt and what is not.

If you have first hand knowledge, can you climbed there on gear?

For now, I am planning summer climbing in California. In September I am headed to Borneo.

December will be in Australia. Maybe Harrau in March. need to investigate the rain patterns before I plan a trip there.

Also, to the poster above, thanks for letting people know I am not a "spambot." I have to say, RC has a ton of BS to filter. Wish it was a bit more civilized there. Of course, a few people there post useful info.