Ex-climber just moved to Moncton

[julienr78]

Hey guys,

I was happy to hear that there is a new bouldering gym opened up in Moncton since we just moved here. My wife and I (older 20s) lived in Ottawa and used to climb indoor 2-3 times a week. Unfortunately we haven't climbed for about 2 years, but are looking to get back into it.

I assume the Moncton scene is a pretty close-knit group of individuals, is the bouldering gym pretty crowded on the weekends?

We also would love to get more experienced in outdoor climbing (we did have a few outings with experienced people at Rumney in NH and Orford in PQ). What is the attitude of NB climbers towards introducing relative newbies (no pun intended) to the local climbing areas and showing them the ropes (that one WAS intended)?

Thanks in advance and you'll hopefully see us around a bit during the next few seasons,

J.R.

[martha]

we love having belayers around....

hehe. There are usually a number of people climbing in Welsford every weekend from now until November. during the summer months we often camp out and climb both days etc. Just post on here and you'll surely find others to climb with.

The crew in Moncton are a good bunch, some of them with lots of experience. they'll surely teach you some anchors and whatnot at the gym if you buy them a beer or two.

Cara

[Pierre]

I assume the Moncton scene is a pretty close-knit group of individuals, is the bouldering gym pretty crowded on the weekends?

I would say we're more of loose-knit group..

Friday night the gym gets busy around 7:00 PM and on Saturdays it starts getting busy around 2:00 PM.

Pierre

[Stacey]

Hey JR,

Great to have you in Moncton - we're a good crowd...We've been ice-climbing all winter...
and now are anxious to get out on rock.

Like Cara says - - post here - - I know that Greg and I climb every weekend usually between the Welsford crags and Hampton...so post away - you'll usually always find someone climbing

Stace