Rock Climbing at Point Dume

We spent a few hours climbing at Point Dume this weekend and all I have to say is, Wow, I need to hit the gym! Or at least the hang board! The rock is very polished and slippery, and my chalk did not seem to be doing nearly enough to counteract my sweaty palms. I also debated whether or not I need to re-sole my climbing shoes. However, since nobody else seemed to have any real problems with the rock, I probably have to concede that the real issue is my rapidly waning grip strength and lack of recent climbing time.

In spite of my ineptitude, climbing at Point Dume is tons of fun, which is also why it is such a popular destination. If you are planning to go on a weekend or holiday, arrive early to get your choice of routes. When we were there, many of the climbers were willing to share their top ropes, but I have also heard stories of people essentially getting chased away from the wall by climbing schools that have a few ropes set up on the wall.

Here are some links with info on Point Dume and Zuma Beach:

• Rock Climbing.com: Point Dume
• Local Hikes: Point Dume
• Los Angeles County Coastal Monitoring Network: Point Dume
• California State Parks: Point Dume State Beach

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1. Rock Climbing at Stoney Point
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3. Yoga for Rock Climbing
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