Camping & Climbing @ Holcomb Valley Pinnacles
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LIABILITY (please read before you continue)All participants of this event must be "Southern Calif. Rock Climber's" meetup members,thereby agreeing to Meetups release of liability when they joined. People bringing guests: Please, have them join the meetup group prior to the event. Thanks! You are also required to RSVP in order to participate in this event. You, and no one else, are 100% responsible for your safety at all times. Your attendance at this meetup signifies you agree to not hold this Meetup group or its organizers responsible for any injuries to your person or property that may occur. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Holcomb Valley Pinnacles is located in the city of Big Bear, Ca. There are hundreds of routes to climb here and lots of beautiful scenery at the top! Including Big Bear lake, lots of pine trees and the ski areas across the lake. http://www.mountainproject.com/v/california/san_bernardino_mountains/holcomb_valley_pinnacles/105805238
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We'll be camping near the climbing area, not in the established campground. Bring everything you'll need including food (There will be places to get food if you want to drive out to Big Bear), water, tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc., and camp chairs if you have them. Food, water (LOTS), protection from the elements (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, jacket)
ADVENTURE PASS: Adventure http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/4/0/8/event_58781992.jpegpasses are required to park. These cost $5/day or $30/year. You can purchase them at the Discovery Center which is 2.5 miles from Fawnskin (see directions below). They can also be purchased online, or in a local store (e.g. Big 5).
CLIMBING: You must have experience belaying or come with someone who does if you are a beginner. If you are climbing you will need a HELMET, harness,climbing shoes, chalk bag, belay device + locking carbiner. Shoes can be rented at Sport Chalet (see the link above). I have a few extra harness's and some of the other climbers, that are going, do as well. - Quickdraws & ropes if you have them.
DIRECTIONS: This area is below the Google radar "HOLCOMB PINNACLES CLIMBERS CAMP, 3N16, San Bernardino, CA" into the search bar to get an idea of where it's at and near.
Take CA-210 East,
exit 81 to merge onto CA-330 N/City Creek Rd toward Mountain Resorts, follow CA-330 N 15.5 mi
Continue onto Hilltop Blvd 0.2 mi
CA-18 N 12.4 mi ...
CA-38 W/N Shore Dr. 3.7 mi ...
Turn right to stay on CA-38 W/N Shore Dr. Drive thru the town of Fawnskin.
Directions To Holcomb Pinnacles:
*Proceed on Highway 38 (N. Shore Dr.), at exactly 2.5 miles from Fawnskin is the "Discovery center". It is here that you can purchase an Adventure Pass (see above).
*Continue on Hwy. 38.
*Turn left on Van Dusen Canyon Road (3N09) and travel 3.9 miles until it ends. This road is rough but fine for regular cars. -
*Turn left on Holcomb Valley Road (3N16),
*Pass Holcomb Valley Campground on right, and travel .5 miles. -
*Turn right on 3N07 and travel .5 miles.
*You'll pass Wilbur's grave and a tall gated entrance on your left. -
*Turn right at the fork in the road and travel about 1.25 miles.
We will be camping 1/4 mile before the southern parking lot at the end of this dirt road. Look for my Silver Toyota Highlander and the neon marking tape.
Any questions, please call me at: 818 390 3238