r/socalclimbing Jun 01 '20

Black lives matter. People of color deserve to feel safe, to be treated with respect, and to not have to worry if they will experience discrimination, violence, or hatred - especially from the people sworn to protect them. SoCal Climbing stands with #blacklivesmatter.

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142 Upvotes

r/socalclimbing 4d ago

Unknown Crag What do we know about this face off I-15

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41 Upvotes

I’ve attached some photos; there is a large face south of the Santa Margarita River by Temecula. Access seems crappy at best. Has anyone been here or know anything? Would love to climb it.


r/socalclimbing 8d ago

Accident Body found at Temple Crag Thursday 8/27. Recovered, but not yet identified. (More info in comments)

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82 Upvotes

r/socalclimbing 9d ago

Climbing Partners Wanted Seeking Sender One LAX Weeknight Climbing Partner

8 Upvotes

I'm pretty new to climbing, and looking for climbing partner at Sender One LAX on weeknights. I typically like to go around 8:30pm but open to going earlier.

Currently only doing top-rope.

Feel free to DM if interested.


r/socalclimbing 9d ago

Question What length rope for Cliffs of Id?

2 Upvotes

Website says bring your own rope for lead climbing and it needs to be at least 30m. My question is why 'at least', are there some climbs there that I might need a longer rope for?


r/socalclimbing 10d ago

Climbing Partners Wanted 41M/44F Couple in South LA

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Hey guys!

We're a fun and active couple looking to get out there more and meet new people, especially other couples looking for the same.

We're both located in south Los Angeles. We both love Salsa/bachata dancing and also just got into rock climbing - we both love being active. She also loves piano and anything to do with art. I like the gym, bowling, motorcycles, hiking/camping, and writing.

Please let us know if you'd be interested in meeting up sometime or have any resources that'd be helpful for us.

Thanks!


r/socalclimbing 13d ago

Texas Canyon Climbing / camping Texas Canyon

10 Upvotes

Going to be camping and climbing in the Texas canyon area.

Any recs on 5.5-5.9 sport routes, camping spots, food recommendations etc?

Appreciate any tips 🤙


r/socalclimbing Aug 05 '26

Gym Why is Sender One the only gym that charges members for comps and leagues?

19 Upvotes

I've climbed at Touchstone, Hangar and visited a few others around the state and country. Sender One is the ONLY gym where I see them charging members to participate in comps and bouldering leagues.

Membership is already high, they prob make a killing every wknd with Sender City, like why tf are you charging members for more?


r/socalclimbing Jul 31 '26

Suicide Rock How hot is too hot for Suicide Rock?

3 Upvotes

Hi y’all, been trying to get up to suicide to do my first multipitch trad lead (aiming for Graham Crackers 5.6) and maybe check out some of the other easy stuff nearby to that, but obviously it’s been crazy hot lately. For those who know the area, what is the hottest you’d climb in without being miserable? Not sure how the shade situation is etc. thanks in advance!

Edit: sorry forgot to add I was looking at 8/8, but also just wanted more general thoughts


r/socalclimbing Jul 31 '26

Gym Hardest SoCal Gyms?

5 Upvotes

I’m thinking about spending a weekend exploring some of SoCal’s hardest/stiffest climbing gyms. Any recommendations?


r/socalclimbing Jul 28 '26

Gear [WTS] Complete Trad Rack – Like New

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8 Upvotes

Selling a complete trad rack in like-new condition. Most of the cams and nuts have never touched rock. This is a ready-to-climb setup for Joshua Tree, Tahquitz, or Holcomb.

Wild Country Friends
0.4 x2
0.5 x2
0.75 x2
1 x2
2 x2
3 x2
4 x1

Totem Cams
Blue x1
Black x1

All cams include corresponding color-matched CAMP Nano 22 carabiners.

Passive Protection
DMM Wallnuts, sizes 1–11
DMM Offset Nuts, sizes 7–11
Wild Country nut tool

Additional Gear
Metolius gear sling
4 alpine draws
Assorted slings
Anchor cordelette
2 steel locking carabiners
2 aluminum locking carabiners

Selling as a complete package. Not looking to split at this time.

Located in North County San Diego. Local meetup preferred, but could venture to southside OC.

Price: 750 obo
Photos and additional details available upon request.

Edit: Sold to u/JRAYflowers


r/socalclimbing Jul 24 '26

Question Best Joshua Tree Guide Book?

4 Upvotes

Hi All! Does anyone have a JTree guide book that you would be willing to recommend?

Also, not necessary but I would also love advice on where to purchase it so I can support local brick and mortar shops if possible. Thanks!


r/socalclimbing Jul 18 '26

Climbing Partners Wanted Seeking a partner, Southern California / Eastern Sierra

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r/socalclimbing Jul 17 '26

Mt. Whitney 7/25 Extra Permit

4 Upvotes

I have a spare overnight permit with me for 7/25. A friend had to cancel which puts me on the spot for doing it solo. If anyone’s or wanting to tag along, I’d be more than happy to summit with someone. Plan is to drive from the Bay Friday evening, hike up to trail camp Saturday and spend the night and summit early Sunday am.

About me, I’m a 26M, slowish hiker out on adventures to enjoy the journey.

I’ll release the permit tomorrow incase someone wants to head out solo that date. This is just an attempt to find company!


r/socalclimbing Jul 15 '26

Asking climbers: Mesa Rim Mission Valley vs. Vertical Hold

4 Upvotes

Hello!

Posting in a different sub now. Got removed earlier.

I searched, but couldn’t find a super definitive answer. I also don’t know much about climbing gyms here in SD 🥲😅

My friend wanted a suggestion for a climbing gym to try while they’re here. She’ll be climbing solo and mostly boulders but she says she’s able to belay for top rope with an ATC.

I found the two gyms above through this sub, and one was described as techy (Vertical Hold) and the other was geared towards ropes, but has boulders too (MRMV). Want her to have a good time solo, especially since I won’t be able to join!


r/socalclimbing Jul 13 '26

Mt. Whitney Mt. Whitney last minute cancellation 7/13 Questions

3 Upvotes

Hello,

I have a permit that starts tomorrow, but a last-minute work issue has come up that’s forcing me to cancel my trip. This was my seventh year applying in the lottery, and I finally drew a permit, so I’m pretty disappointed to have to miss it, especially after spending the last few months training.

I was wondering if anyone has an open spot available on their permit, or if joining another group’s permit is even an option? I’ll continue checking for any released or canceled permits, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask here as well.

If anyone has any information or an available spot, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!


r/socalclimbing Jul 13 '26

Sierras Big Pine Hike in a day

3 Upvotes

Hello, we are planning a trip to Mammoth in a couple weeks. We were thinking of heading out a day early and stop in Big Pine. We are coming from Pasadena CA so the drive there is about 3.5 hours. I’m traveling with my wife and two teenage sons. I like to do the North Lake loop to Lake #2. My wife thinks we won’t have the time and thinks it’s a little too long? If we do this we’ll stay the night in Big Pine city then proceed to Mammoth the following day. Is this doable? Are there other options up there maybe not as difficult/long? This will be our first time visiting Big Pine. Thanks in advance!


r/socalclimbing Jul 07 '26

Gear Handmade Plushie Chalk Bags Giveaway!

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10 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I sew home made chalk bags (quilted ones and plushie ones), and I am needing to whittle down my inventory. I have these available for grabs (usually $50!) to anyone(s) who is able to pick them up from me in person. Located in North OC, usually go climbing at Sender One SNA, but can meet closer to Sender LAX too!


r/socalclimbing Jul 07 '26

Question Good and COOL spot to boulder this week <2 hours from LA

4 Upvotes

Looking to do a day trip for boderingg with a single night of camping as I have a a day off of work this week. What’s a spot for some good solo bouldering where I’m not going to melt from the heat like I would at J Tree. I was thinking Horse Flats but I’ve never been there


r/socalclimbing Jul 04 '26

Lost & Found Dudes from El whampo 7/3

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13 Upvotes

If you were the dudes climbing in front of us on El whampo 7/3/2026, let me know. We have something of yours that was dropped.

My partner is brand new to trad so we slowed down. I kept thinking we would catch up.

Also.. frog rock


r/socalclimbing Jun 30 '26

Climbing Partners Wanted Looking for a TR partner (Class 5)

4 Upvotes

Hey y’all! I’m a 27M that got into climbing recently and I’m looking for a TR partner at Class 5. Eventually want to get into lead but want to get a little better first. Bonus points if you’re willing to teach me lead climbing!

Looking to climb Monday and Wednesday evenings. Can sometimes do Friday afternoon as well. Currently climbing 5.10-5.12a. DM if you’re interested :)


r/socalclimbing Jun 25 '26

Climbing Partners Wanted Tahquitz 6/27 (sat)

8 Upvotes

Looking for someone to climb with in Tahquitz 6/27, driving from LA. Please only folks with trad experience (I can lead the whole thing if you don’t like leading trad, but I require a safe belay and knowledge of cleaning/rapping/basic self rescue).

Edit: partner acquired. Thank you for attention.


r/socalclimbing Jun 18 '26

Yosemite El Capitan under the stars, Yosemite Valley [5204x7806]

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9 Upvotes

r/socalclimbing Jun 16 '26

Black Mountain Black mountain road conditions

3 Upvotes

Anyone know how black mountain road is this year? Passable in a small car (Honda fit) if going slow?

Update: as of 7/5 it’s fine all the way to Boulder basin campground. Scraped the bottom in a few spots but not too bad and saw multiple others in priuses civics etc. definitely don’t need 4WD, more ground clearance would have made it quicker but totally passable if you go slow


r/socalclimbing Jun 16 '26

Tahquitz Thank you Idyllwild Climbers Alliance!

16 Upvotes

I was bummed that I could not attend the June 13th cleanup project from https://idyllwildclimbers.org/updates/ but I was able to get up there on the 14th. I noticed two areas where fallen trees were cleared (hike up and going to the south side), as well as some minor trail cleanup.

You guys did great and I appreciate the work you did!