In the month of February, I made more trips to tumbling bald that the past 3 years. It started with the CCC competion.
Rumbling Bald – 3 Trips in Feb
Rumbling Bouldering Comp 2018 – Van Testing
For the bouldering competition at Lake Lure, I was able to take out the new Graham Sprinter and take it for a camping test drive. KC was able to tag along for the weekend and we met up with Tim, who was working the safety crew. The competition was moved from Saturday to Sunday do to rain.
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Rumbling Bald: Tail of the Cat
All Cats, All Day
In-between the cold snaps and polar vortexes, time was scheduled to go explore some of the lessly traveled walls at Rumbling Bald. Luckily and to my surprise, Jason had a cabin about 30 mins away from the Bald which he offered to let us stay the night at.
Rumbling Bald: Way Out Left
Only this drawing exists of the trip
I met Matt, Jason, and surprise guest “Bob” at Rumbling Bald on a Saturday morning. I had to do the AM wake-up and drive to make sure I got a spot at the parking lot. We met around 9ish and had a game plan to check out some new sections in the guide book.
Rumbling Bald and Rock Face Recreational Park
Rocky Face Recreational Park
Rumbling Bald was a place that we told me I have to visit while I am in NC. The cliffs are south facing so the time to climb there is in the winter, after the poison ivy dies, but before the place turns into a oven. Continue reading “Rumbling Bald and Rock Face Recreational Park”