Climbing partner for the Grand?

[evan85]

Hi All,

So this is going to be a total shot in the dark but I am looking to find a climbing partner to conquer The Grand (Teton) this summer.

I am a avid climber but the two things I lack is a committed partner and experience in lead climbing. I am originally from Arizona and I have been living in New Hampshire for the past 6 years. I am relocating to Denver at the end of May, for the sole purpose of being closer to the mountains and to pursue climbing/mountaineering with all my spare time. I will be new to Denver but not new to 14ers as I have already checked off most of the class 4 climbs and I am now looking into the class 5 climbs the 14ers offer. If you are interested in completing the Grand this year and/or you would like to take on a new climbing partner then please message me back and I can provide more details on my experience, background and knowledge. Also, if you know of a better forum/place to find a new climbing partner, I am all ears, thanks! - Evan

[polar]

Mountain Project forum. Not sure if I'd call it "better", but it is certainly more geared toward rock climbing than 14ers.com.

[cschmidt1023]

You WILL find multiple partners on MP. But there is a strong chance some of them will be flakes, not safe, oddballs, etc etc.

This site IMO will find you a higher quality partner if it is successful. As much as I would love to do this, I don't see it in my cards this summer. If you want to break into Class 5 on the West Slope of CO, I would be highly interested!

[Scott P]

I'd be interested, but keep in mind that most of the permits are already long gone. You are likely too late for an advance permits. (You don't need a permit for day climbs, but that's a LONG day).

You can still get a walk in permit, but it isn't a sure thing. You have to have a plan B.

[evan85]

Thanks Gents, I'll definitely take a look at it!