Rock climbing in Bay Area California.
Question
I am planning to go for a beginner's rock climbing lesson the coming weekend. Just wanted to know if you knew any good places to learn for a beginner in Bay Area, California.
Answer
Dear Vishal---the classic crags in the Bay Area are Castle Rock in the South Bay, Indian Rock (?) in Berkeley, and Mt. Diablo in the SE Bay. There are also a few crags in Marin, on the coast.
To find more about the areas, please see www.rockclimbing.com------------go their index of areas.
The best, closest, nearby area is down south at Pinnacles National Monument.
Remember, climbing is a unique melding of gymnastics and craftsmanship. The craft is handling all the gear and the challenges of the natural environment.
For more on climbing safety, please see, my book, "Ultrasafe, A Guide to Safer Rock Climbing," available at Amazon.com.
Good Luck
George Allen
Intro to rockclimbing - enough to do non-technical
Beginner Rock Climbing in Bay Area, California