Rock climbing in Dahab
Fred Stone bouldering in Wadi Gnai
The Sinai Desert has excellent rock climbing in the granite mountains & wadis. October-April only (i.e. not the hot summer months). The main area near to Dahab is Wadi Gnai:
Vast amounts of perfect bouldering on granite boulders in shaded, sand-floored valleys
Single and multi-pitch equipped sport routes for all levels of climbers in Waterfalls, Camel Canyon & Wadi Connection
Top roping area especially for beginners & children in Middle Gnai
Plus new routing possibilities for sport climbs in many easily accessible areas.
Desert Divers have led the way in developing rock climbing in the Sinai . They can arrange for permits to Wadi Gnai, equipment hire, drivers, guides and anything else you might need. They recently published the Sinai Rock Climbing Guide complete with topos & route descriptions. Their instructors are happy to share/offer advice to experienced climbers who can 'self-guide', or they can help you improve your climbing with beginner & Advanced technique courses.
St. Catherine also has incredible tradclimbing and bouldering. Base yourself in the village at Fox Camp with easy access (5 mns to 2 hours) to more than 60 routes. All long multipitch (7+ pitch), but wide range of grades. If you're a group, it is great fun to head deep into the desert by camel where you will find unclimbed lines almost everywhere you look! Absolutely no bolting allowed in St Catherine, and please respect the holy mountains of Mt Sinai & St Katherine by walking the traditional pilgrimage paths rather than climbing.
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