Rock Climbing in Krabi


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June 29th 2008
Published: July 4th 2008
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Deep Water SoloingDeep Water Soloing
Deep Water Soloing

The point almost directly above the boat (slightly to the left) is where I fell from
The HangoutThe Hangout
The Hangout

There was some serious skills on display here
Deserted IslandDeserted Island
Deserted Island

We stopped here for a break during our soloing, one of the group took a kayak to a nearby island and picked up some beer
Restaurant at Ton SaiRestaurant at Ton Sai
Restaurant at Ton Sai

This place on the beach is where I ate most of the time, good place to meet in the morning for climbing
Soloing IslandSoloing Island
Soloing Island

This is where we did most of our Deep Water Soloing
Making a SplashMaking a Splash
Making a Splash

This is the result of my back-flop
Bouldering RouteBouldering Route
Bouldering Route

I was working on traversing this wall, never did make it all the way. Maybe next time.
Sock Monkey (Dusky Langur)Sock Monkey (Dusky Langur)
Sock Monkey (Dusky Langur)

These monkeys must have been the inspiration
Stretching ItStretching It
Stretching It

This is part of the bouldering route I was working on
Thai Jungle TrailThai Jungle Trail
Thai Jungle Trail

The main path between Ton Sai and Rai Leh beaches could be treacherous when wet, the rocks are quite sharp
Ton Sai BeachTon Sai Beach
Ton Sai Beach

Lots of pretty scenery here
Ton Sai CliffTon Sai Cliff
Ton Sai Cliff

Bolted and ready for climbing - right outside your doorstep
Setting up the Top RopeSetting up the Top Rope
Setting up the Top Rope

Even on the rainy days there are still plenty of places to climb
The CaveThe Cave
The Cave

After a day of climbing we went home via this cave, after a few hundred feet you emerge to an exit that requires an 80 foot rappel
Rainy DayRainy Day
Rainy Day

This is looking out of the cave entrance
My RoomMy Room
My Room

Electricity came on a little after sundown, shut off about 7 AM. I usually slept with the lights on to deter the rats, which I tried to imagine were squirrels with skinny tails.
My BungalowMy Bungalow
My Bungalow

Less than $5 a night, not bad
Hat Yai StreetHat Yai Street
Hat Yai Street

The Thai characters are enigmatic - fortunately the Louise Guest House where I stayed had an english sign


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