Sultanate5 Joulu 2016

011: Rock Climbing in Oman with Read Macadam

You probably didn't know it, but Oman is a fantastic place for rock climbing. There are some challenges with the heat, but the rock is fantastic, and the climbing community is even better. Strap on your climbing shoes we are going to the crag.

I met up with local rock climber and professional life coach Read Macadam to give us an insight into the climbing community and the ongoing development here in the Sultanate. We talk about some of the places to climb like Hadash, Khubrah Canyon, Wadi Dayqah, Umq Bir, Jebal Misht, and Bandar Jissah. In these places alone you will find world class bouldering, sport climbing, trad-climbing, multi-pitches, and deep water soloing.

Read also made a film called Valley of the Giants which features himself, Philippe Ribière and Dan Bates. In it the trio explore a remote wadi that features giant limestone boulders. The film really gives you a good flavor of rock climbing in Oman. You can view the film here.

So, come along as we go rock climbing in Oman with Read Macadam.

Finally, click over to this episode post at www.beyondtheroute.com to view the map with all the locations Read and I discuss.

Sultanate Ep 011: Rock Climbing in Oman with Read Macadam Links

Read Macadam's Website
Read Macadam's Instagram
Climbing in Oman Facebook Page
27 Crags - Sport Climbing Guide Website
rakkup - Smartphone Guide (I highly recommend, and special discount!)
Oman Adventure Sports Guides (these are dated, so please use caution)
Climbing in Oman by Jakob Oberhauser via panico.de
Climbing in Oman by Jakob Oberhauser via amazon

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