keithrobine Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Besides Thailand, can anybody think of someplace closer that has tropical ocean beaches and climbing (at least decent bouldering)? I'm looking for a place to take the family and still get my fix. Anywhere in Mexico? Thanks, Keith Quote
Lionel_Hutz Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) never been, but the seychelles are my beach and bouldering dream . . . Edited February 17, 2005 by Lionel_Hutz Quote
Collin Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Some one mentioned Virgin Gorda as a good place to go for bouldering, beach chillin, and views. I've never been there but it looks good. virgin gorda bouldering Quote
goatboy Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 I heard that Sardinia has lovely beaches and nearby climbing . . . . supposedly a "romantic" climbing destination (if you're into romance.) Quote
Dru Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Kalymnos, not exactly tropical, but very warm in season! Puerto Rico, see old back issues of Rock and ice Vietnam North end of Madagascar Brazil, Rio has sea cliffs. Quote
J_Fisher Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Cayman Brac is supposed to have all the standard Carribean stuff (beaches, scuba diving, etc.) as well as limestone sport climbing. Never been but worth looking into. http://www.tradgirl.com/caymans/ Quote
ryland_moore Posted February 17, 2005 Posted February 17, 2005 Most of Cayman Brac is tough climbing, so be ready to lead over 5.11. Most of the climbs are rap in. I have a few friends who have been. For a different spin on things, you can climb Orizaba and only 4 hours away be sitting on the beaches in and around Veracruz. I think it may the only place in the world where you can stand on an 18k foot peak and be at a warm tropical beach all within the same day. Quote
cj001f Posted February 18, 2005 Posted February 18, 2005 Brazil, Rio has sea cliffs. Not to mention multi-pitch Granite up to 5.14 Of course every one I've met who's been to Rio's been mugged.... For non-traditional beach rent a houseboat on Lake Foul, I mean Powell. Quote
Thinker Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 It's not any closer than the Seychelles, but Toix is one of the cooler places I've been. The greater Costa Blanca region is spectacular. Quote
catbirdseat Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 The leader must not fall. That prickly pear landing zone looks murderous. Quote
rbw1966 Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Croatia has some killer beaches with climbing very close by. Sweeping butresses right next to the coast. White pebble beaches. . .euro hotties taking off their tops. . . Quote
specialed Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 The Baltic seems like a cool place. Quote
cj001f Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 The Baltic seems like a cool place. If you like flatlands and cold temperatures yes. Not alot of climbing in Finland, Latvia, Lithuania though. Quote
Dru Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Theres supposed to be awesome bouldering on these granite islands in the Baltic. I saw a film on it a year or two ago but can't remember what the name of the place was. Highs to +20C most of the summer and 20 hour daylight in June and July. Quote
specialed Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Fuck the bouldering. I'd be focusing my energies on climbing on the tall blond Baltic ladies. Quote
cj001f Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Theres supposed to be awesome bouldering on these granite islands in the Baltic. I saw a film on it a year or two ago but can't remember what the name of the place was. Highs to +20C most of the summer and 20 hour daylight in June and July. Cold water and $10 beer. Quote
rbw1966 Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Croatia is on the Adriatic. Short boat ride from Italy. Quote
cj001f Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 If that's all it takes for an awesome bouldering destination why aren't people flocking to northern Minnesota? I'd say this is a bit more inspiring: Quote
EWolfe Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 I heard there's some sweet granite climbing at the beaches of Renton. Quote
Alpinfox Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 I heard that place is guarded by a lot of wild geese. Quote
EWolfe Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Oh sure. And YOU are going to tell ME you don't like a wild goose now and then... Plus, the rocker girls are to die for. Quote
Alpinfox Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 You were supposed to reply with: "Do the geese have large talons?" Quote
Winter Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Croatia is on the Adriatic. Short boat ride from Italy. "Al ban i a Al ban i a. It borders on the A dri atic." - Coach Quote
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