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Guided rock climbing near Idyllwild

Guided rock climbing near Idyllwild

Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM
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I'm going to hire a guide to do a Tahquitz climb (near Idyllwild & Mt San Jacinto). This is multipitch trad and 5.4-ish. The date is open but it looks like the weather will be OK in mid-Oct. To be clear, this is a roped climb, like that shown in the photo. And, it's **multipitch trad**, which is a different beast than toprope climbs. While you don't really need experience, it'd really help since both likely routes have exposure in parts. As in, if you look down there's nothing below you for a few hundred feet. You probably won't have to clean or belay, but it'd be a good idea to practice a figure 8. It'd be an even better idea to go to a climbing gym, buy a day pass, and tell them what you hope to do. The routes I'm looking at are The Trough and White Maiden's Walkway. The exposure on the latter is apparently greater. I'll leave it up to the guide to choose which is most appropriate for the group. The guiding service will probably be Vertical Adventures and the cost for just me is $495. If I can find one other person it's $295 each and two others makes it $245 each. Guess which option I prefer. Whichever service we go with it will be with an AMGA-certified guide; they'll be the ones placing the protection, not me. I'll probably clean and belay the guide. You'll probably be belayed by the guide. You'll need a helmet, a harness, and probably climbing shoes. The service can rent all of those to you. If you don't already know what **multipitch trad** is (yes, I said it again), please watch a video of what that means. Like I said, it's a good bit more involved than toprope. Anyone who signs up has to join the waitlist and to get off it you have to leave a comment (or send me a DM) detailing your climbing experience or, if you have none of that, why you think you won't freak out with exposure. Note also that I'm slowly getting over a lower back nerve issue caused by bulging disks. It might cause pain for this event but I should be able to do it unless that suddenly gets worse. There's apparently a steep approach hike so prep for that. However, going to JTree instead is an option either if the weather turns bad or my disks explode.

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Queer Crush @ Sender One LKW

Queer Crush @ Sender One LKW

Fri, Oct 30, 2:00 AM
From Queer Crush Climbing (LA)
4.9

Meetup info: 🎟️ free for Sender One gym members! 🎫 $24 day pass for non-members 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members [RSVP](https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=5e28a04732584120bcbf19bf1031a78d)

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DTLA Latinx Rock Climbing Meetup - Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta

DTLA Latinx Rock Climbing Meetup - Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta

Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 AM
From Escalemos at LA Boulders

**Nuestra Noche en LAB** ***Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Fundraiser*** Nuestra Noche en LAB (Our Night at LAB) is a night of climbing, music, food, dance, and community celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the unique cultures and histories of Latine and Hispanic communities - including those carrying that heritage forward today, such as Escalemos. All gym proceeds from Nuestra Noche go directly to Escalemos, a Latine-led nonprofit climbing organization dedicated to building community, support, and access for Latine climbers. **When and where**: October 15th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at LA Boulders **¿Qué pasará?** * DJ Cara_col spinning latin beats all night * Free aguas frescas * Los Cochinitos selling tacos de carnitas * Plaza México – a mini mercado featuring 3 Latine vendors * Lotería – one prize per person while supplies last! * Bachata class with 3rd Street Dance * Raffle at 8:30 PM ...y claro, climbing all night! 💃**Bachata Class** ¿No sabes bailar bachata? No pasa nada — come learn! An instructor from 3rd Street Dance will lead a beginner-friendly bachata class from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the yoga room. ⚠️ The class is limited to 20 people and sign-ups are first come, first served. Sign up in-person at the aguas frescas table near the front of the gym during the event. **Price**: Members: Free Non-Members: $10 suggested donation* Non-Members First-Time Visitors: Free!** *Additional options during checkout. **Is this your first time at a Touchstone gym, and are you attending an affinity event? Your visit is on us! See more on the Escalemos IG: [https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd90d8SSG5g/?stkn=NXVxNHp4Nmo1ZXNq](https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd90d8SSG5g/?stkn=NXVxNHp4Nmo1ZXNq)

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DTLA Latinx Rock Climbing Meetup

DTLA Latinx Rock Climbing Meetup

Wed, Oct 14, 1:30 AM
From Escalemos at LA Boulders

Monthly meetup! Join Escalemos for some rock climbing in DTLA. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month. $20 day pass, free for Touchstone gym members and first-timers (free rental shoes included).

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Queer Crush @ LA Boulders

Queer Crush @ LA Boulders

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 AM
From Queer Crush Climbing (LA)
4.9

Meetup info: 🎟️ free for Touchstone gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/la/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/la/programs/queer-crush)

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Queer Crush @ Hollywood Boulders

Queer Crush @ Hollywood Boulders

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 AM
From Queer Crush Climbing (LA)
4.9

Meetup info: 🎟️ free for Touchstone gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/hollywood/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/hollywood/programs/queer-crush)

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