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The Chicago Climbing Meetup Group

The purpose of this group is to bring together climbers in the Chicago area who are also frustrated that the mountains are so far away. Climbers of all genres are welcome. I've had a few ideas about things to do in this meetup group.

- Gym climbing meetups
- Devils Lake/Southern IL weekend trips
- UP/Minnesota trips for ice climbing
- Slide shows from exceptional climbs and expeditions
- Workshops
- Social outings

I expect this list to be updated and changed as I receive feedback and ideas from all of you new members. This should be a collaberation from everyone to guide this group in the direction that best suits Chicago climbers.

Have a look at our Message Board and Polls in the sidecar to the left and feel free to respond or create new discussions. Responding to polls or discussions on the board will help to guide what we do as a group.

Location: Chicago, IL 60622 41.9-87.67 60622US
Founded: Jan 13, 2007
Member Fee: none
Rating: 4.75
Members: 304
Meetings: 29 so far
  • "Buncha crazy wankers. :) Exactly what it takes to be a climber, from my experience. David
  • "Far superior to "Spray", but this should hardly be surprising."david

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Recent Meetings

Fri Mar 14, 6:00 PM
5 attended (est.) – 5.0
Thu Mar 13, 7:00 PM
7 attended (est.) – 4.0
Sat Feb 23, 7:00 AM
2 attended (est.) – 5.0

What's New?

  • Joined May 15, 2008
  • Joined May 12, 2008

    "Looking for some weekday Belay partners in the NW burbs"

  • "Hi, I am looking for a climbing partner for the weekend of 5/24. I'm planning to do my first trad lead on the Sentinel East Face at Palisades. It's an easy 5.4. I'd like to leave Friday night, 5/23..."

  • Joined May 10, 2008

    "New to climbing and definately looking to get started"

  • Joined May 8, 2008
  • "I'm looking for someone to head to the lake with this Saturday to climb with. I have gear and rope. Trad or TR. -Glenn"

  • Added by tim hovey on May 8, 2008

    "that i've been such a slacker on doing anything with this group. i've just been way to darn busy. in no specific order, i've been climbing, biking, traveling on work, and visiting my family up in michigan. so..."

  • Joined May 4, 2008

    "Hi! I love climbing and started about 8 months ago. I love being outside and have developed a particular addiction to sport! I'm moving to Chicago for a GE internship and hope I still have tons of time to spend at the rock!"

  • Joined May 4, 2008

    "Been climbing for a few months and really like it. "

  • Joined May 3, 2008

    "Hi. I've been rock climbing a couple times and ice climbing once (I couldn't believe how much I loved ice climbing, almost got stuck after going way past exhaustion!). I don't belong to a gym with a wall but would love to get somewhere to climb aga"

  • "Tomorrow's forecast... http://www.weathe... High of 64 F, not a cloud in the sky, no rain, mild wind.... I couldn't ask for better climbing..."

  • Joined May 1, 2008
  • Joined April 30, 2008
  • "I'm heading up to the lake this Sunday. Departing bright and early from Buffalo Grove. Looking to find someone to do some entry level trad with. Looking to share leading and seconding, preferably with..."

  • Joined April 28, 2008

    "I've been bouldering a few times, and would love to get into climbing. I'm looking for a place to climb and some people to climb with (and maybe even a class or someone to give me some pointers)."

  • Joined April 28, 2008
  • Joined April 27, 2008
  • Added by Glenn on April 26, 2008

    "Has anyone tried this? http://www.youtub... BTW, can I post this sorta thing on here? -Glenn"

  • Joined April 24, 2008
  • Joined April 23, 2008

    "Hello, I am a beginner and look forward to learn more. "

  • Joined April 22, 2008
  • Joined April 22, 2008
  • Joined April 21, 2008

    "Howdy, this group sounds exciting! I'm very much looking forward to meet new people and love to expand my social circle. I'll give this a try..."

  • Joined April 19, 2008

    "Hi. I am looking forward to meeting some fellow climbers in the Chicago area!"

  • Joined April 19, 2008

    "In the city I climb at LPAC and LVAC. I've climbed a fair amount outdoors (though I always feel like it's been too long since the last trip); Devil's Lake, Wild Iowa, Jackson Falls. Also, I used to live in WA and climbed at Exits 32 & 38 and Smith "

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