Bdubs Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 So I'm new to climbing, and don't really know anyone who climbs. I'm not sure how I feel about finding partners online, but I'm not really sure where else to go. The mountaineers looks alright but I don't want to take their basic climbing class (I'm taking a class through a guide instead). What should I do to find some partners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Pretty much all of the partners with whom I have climbed over the past 15 years I have met through this Web site. Out of many dozens of folks, I can recall only three who I would not climb with again. Those are pretty good odds. So, put up a partner wanted ad and include a brief bio/resume and suggest a few routes that you aspire to. Respond to ads from folks who have similar objectives and experience. My approach with new partners is to do something casual the first outing, usually just cragging, to get acquainted with each other's habits and strengths. One or two easy multi-pitch trad routes is enough to determine if the other climber is someone I can hang with. Oh, and by all means avoid Sketchy Dan. He's trouble I hear. Edited May 7, 2015 by DPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Alright, thanks! I guess I just needed some reassurance that finding online partners can work out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave5.19e Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'll climb with ya. Im lookin to get after it this weekend, its a three day! Mt Olympus or Prusik? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 My approach with new partners is to do something casual the first outing, usually just cragging, to get acquainted with each other's habits and strengths. One or two easy multi-pitch trad routes is enough to determine if the other climber is someone I can hang with. Or J-burg. It is a nice peak I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonLester Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I heard Elmer is looking for a partner to climb Diedre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YocumRidge Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 FYI, Dan (DPS) and I did climb J-burg as a "first casual outing": http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1126748 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 FYI, Dan (DPS) and I did climb J-burg as a "first casual outing": http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1126748 Yes, but I had seen all the gnarly shit Nastia climbed, so I was comfortable with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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