bchaps Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I'm going to be in Austin, Texas for a week in the near future. Could someone recommend a couple nice areas to check out. Preferably not bouldering areas. Also, I may go to Potrero for Christmas. Does anyone know the nearest place to take the bus too? Monterey doesn't seem to be on the "Dog's" list of destinations. Thanks! bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Enchanted Rock is probably your best bet. It's close to Austin, over in Fredericksburg. It's a Texas State Park. Granite, but there are sport climbs too. here's a pic There should be plenty of info on the web, search for E Rock or Enchanted Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Don't know why the image didn't display, but check out this site...it's on there with some basic info Enchanted Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 enchanted rock is worth a visit fersure. i like the runout old skool slabby things on the backside. totally bitchin rock. its what the captial building in austin is made of. take omnibus from a texan border town to get to monterrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchaps Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 Thanks will & lummox. I just emailed omnibus for some info. hopefully everything will work out. bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 FOR CLIMBING IN AUSTIN.. I BELIEVE THERE IS A PLACE CALLED BARTON SPRINGS...BOLTED LIMESTONE CRAGGING. I DONT KNOW WHERE IT IS OR ANYTHING NOR HAVE I BEEN THERE... BUT I SEEN SOME PICS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin_B Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Although I'm from Austin, I didn't start climbing until I moved up here (except in the gym) so I can't vouch for any of these places in particular. I'll just tell you what I've heard when I was there. But your best bet is to find someone in the climbing section of REI there, or Whole Earth Provisions, or one of the rock gyms (South Austin Rock Gym, on the web) and ask for info. Reimer's Ranch (1.5 hrs outside Austin) has 1 pitch type stuff (could be 2 pitch but I don't know), not sure whether it is bolted or trad or mix. Barton Creek Greenbelt (in the city limits) has some 1 pitch bolted stuff (limestone). You'll need a guide for either of these (cause I can't give specifics), which you could pick up at REI or Whole Earth Provisions. Enchanted rock (granite) as mentioned, has the goods. I have a topo map with routes and ratings for Enchanted rock I'll scan when I get home if you PM me and remind me. It's the same thing you get at the park visitor center when you go there. I don't know of any other climbing there but there are books about climbing in and around Austin. I think there are numerous little bouldering areas but you said you weren't interested in that. Let me know if you need any other info on Austin in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin_B Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 PS - don't miss a drive by the Governor's mansion and Capital building downtown so you can see where our great leader started it all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 erik said: FOR CLIMBING IN AUSTIN.. I BELIEVE THERE IS A PLACE CALLED BARTON SPRINGS...BOLTED LIMESTONE CRAGGING. I DONT KNOW WHERE IT IS OR ANYTHING NOR HAVE I BEEN THERE... BUT I SEEN SOME PICS! its right in town. fukin famous swimmin hole too. pretty damp in winter. go for it anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Dustin_B said: your best bet is to find someone in the climbing section of REI there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin_B Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 willstrickland said: Dustin_B said: your best bet is to find someone in the climbing section of REI there... As funny as that sounds, its true. There is so little climbing there that any one in the climbing department will have beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 willstrickland said: Dustin_B said: your best bet is to find someone in the climbing section of REI there... shit...when i was in cali a few weeks back...one store...yes one store between the bay area and tahoe had at gear...and only two even knew what it was?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkball Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Reimer's is great - limestone, bolted, 1 pitch. There is a daily entrance fee (private land) but I think it is about 5 bux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 erik said:shit...when i was in cali a few weeks back...one store...yes one store between the bay area and tahoe had at gear...and only two even knew what it was?? Dude- Why'd you even stop between the bay area and tahoe? marmot in Berkley has the goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 CUZ MY FAMILY LIVES IN BETWEEN. AND FUCK MARMOT AND TRIPLE FUCK THAT SHIT HOLE CALLED BERKLEY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 erik said: TRIPLE FUCK THAT SHIT HOLE CALLED BERKLEY! I can agree with that - Marmot were among the first in the US to import AT gear though. Sorry to hear they live in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 they have a nice house and live in a nice area...i like it there other then air quality... they are 1 hr from the mtns and 1.75 hours from the ocean...seems like a good place to be imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Pusher Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Check out hippy hollow while you're in Austin. Good crack climbing. It's right by Lake Travis so afterwards you can sip a few at the oasis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin_B Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Pencil_Pusher said: Check out hippy hollow while you're in Austin. Good crack climbing. It's right by Lake Travis so afterwards you can sip a few at the oasis. Yeah, I forgot to mention that place. It is a bit of a bush whack to get to though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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