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Rotten Ramp
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FA: Steve Pope, Phil Bennett
N Carolina
> 3. Piedmont Region
> Rocky Face Recr…
> Section 5
> Lower Tier
Access Issue: Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags
Details
The CCC has created the list linked below of accessible and inaccessible climbing areas with some caveats. If you decide to head out for a day of climbing, please do not attempt to go to those marked ‘inaccessible’. Please note that all areas in WNC will have extensive tree damage and if you head out, use extra caution for all the trees above, especially on a windy day. Rock fall potential is also highest after a big weather event. Please use extra caution while climbing and prepare to self rescue if injured. Injury response time will be greatly limited for any injury currently, especially for a remote injury. Cell service is limited in all areas. Parking at accessible crags in the WNC/ Upstate SC region will likely be challenging. If the parking lot is full, go to a different area and do not park illegally or in a road. Make a plan B before leaving your house. Expect road detours on the way to the crag. NCdrive.gov updates road closures. Once you get to the crag, expect many trees blocking access trails and of course, come volunteer with the CCC to help us bring our climbing areas back!
carolinaclimbers.org/conten…
Description
Use the same start as Spike Left, heading left across the first ledge. Only clip the first bolt of Spike Left to reduce rope drag. If you do not feel comfortable, then clip the second bolt of Spike Left. Another bolt can be clipped in the middle of the ledge, if needed. Follow three bolts up through an awkward corner to ring anchors. Try to use the face as much as possible because there is still a lot of rotten rock to the left. This route may be closed in the spring and early summer due to buzzards nesting in the rocks near the base.
Location
The left slab on the right side of the mountain, next to the tallest portion of the cliff.
Protection
Up to 5 bolts, with ring anchors at the top.
[Hide Photo] This route was entirely retro-bolted on lead. Notice the old anchor to the left. It was a simple piece of angle iron and the bolt broke off as soon as it was turned with a wrench. Please do not use…
[Hide Photo] View of the route from the trail.
[Hide Photo] Here is a shot of one of the anchors that was removed. While not something that would be used today, it served its purpose at the time.
Hickory, North Carolina
Wilkesboro, NC