Finally, an outside climbing weekend. After 4 weeks of falling through of partners, poor weather and other random events, I would be able to touch real dry rock again.
Ship Rock and Looking Glass Weekend
Obed, TN Trip
The Obed
I drove out from the city of Charlotte in the Blazer for the Lands of Tennessee. My Destination was set, I was head for the shangra-la of the Obed. My need to visit was driven by the overheard stories of overhanging sandstone walls, rushing water, and vibrant deciduous forests.
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New River, West Virginia: Spring 2016
No more prior obligations or events let me start to kick off climbing season again for the year. I was able to sync up with KC and Sam to catch a ride up to Fayetteville, WV. I was luckily enough to met and make friend with Caleb, a local who live in the town. He let me crash on his floor, for which I was very grateful.
California (+ NV and UT) Road Trip – 2 Weeks
It had been awhile since Alexis and I had gone on a good extended adventure. She had a bunch of time off to use or lose before the end of the year, and I didn’t have a critical position at my current place of employment. So we set off on a 2 week road trip to live in a van and travel parts the southwest USA. (approximately 2800 miles of driving) Continue reading “California (+ NV and UT) Road Trip – 2 Weeks”
New River – Endless Wall Shutdown
New River Again, I know there probably isn’t anything new to talk about from all the post of the New River, but here is quick summary of the weekends trip. Continue reading “New River – Endless Wall Shutdown”
Linville Gorge – River Crag
Summer was in full swing and some more exploration in to the Linville Gorge was required. I was able to meet up with Tim and we set off to explore more of the west side of the Linville Gorge. Continue reading “Linville Gorge – River Crag”
Moore’s Wall- North End
With the heat of summer baring down on the land, the closest cool option was to set off and explore the northside of Moore’s Wall. Alexis had never been to Moore’s, which put her in company with the majority of climbers around NC. There is some type of mystique that turns people off, but it is just good trad climbing fun.
New River Gorge Summer Round-up
Ah yes, all of my previous commitments and trips were finally completed. I was finally able to reserve a weekend for me and some rocks. Being in the heart of summer, I had to be weary of the hordes at Summersville Lake and wondered what other climbing holes would be cool enough spend the day at.
Ship Rock – Exploration
The weekend started off with some fun boating on Lake Wylie with Tim and Nora. We all were very well hydrated after a full day of drinking radlers, somewhat dodging thunderstorms, wake surfing, and my failed attempts at sky skiing. During our dinner at a Fishing Club, Tim and I worked out a timeframe to go to Ship Rock on Sunday.
New River – Star Chasing Trad Weekend
Many would say June is not the best time to send at the New River and they are right. There aren’t crisp crimp, flypaper sloppers, or Velcro mono dishes. Instead you learn to embraces the sweaty bulges, the dripping mossy slabs, and the spider infested cracks. Continue reading “New River – Star Chasing Trad Weekend”