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Mar 7, 2022 Bonas Defeat is a fun adventure, Linville Gorge has some as well, Jocassee and the rivers that dump into it are excellent as well.  Plenty of adventures to be had, just ge… View Message

Feb 4, 2022 If adding bolts to a route means you can claim FA, can I add another bolt to the start of this one and claim it’s my route now?  View Message

Dec 20, 2021 So for this human vs bobcat fight we’re talking about, are we talking hand to claw combat - or can we use other lethal weapons besides guns? Are nunchucks cool, if not&nb… View Message

Dec 17, 2021 Great thread drift!  Good thing for this lady bobcats are no longer killers. Lolhttps://www.craigslist.org/about/best/ric/6881185958.html View Message

Nov 12, 2020 Did your group carpool together?   I find it much more likely there was someone in your group who had it prior to the trip and were asymptomatic yet you likely rode togeth… View Message

Oct 28, 2020 There are a few old videos that show some problems.   I think most of that was developed by Mike Stam and Joey Henson.  There’s an older climbing video that has… View Message

Oct 28, 2020 Joey Henson has a beautiful topo.  I’d buy 2, one to frame and one to laminate and bring with you.  https://joeyhensonart.bigcartel.com/ View Message

Aug 17, 2020 If two bomber pieces do the job, why not?  I don’t think there is any specific magic that happens with 3 pieces. In fact, I would be willing to bet an anchor with tw… View Message

Aug 5, 2020  How many whips on your gear did it take for you to come up with that opinion-  (actual whips, not bounces)?I have taken plenty of whips on my .4 c4 and when I place… View Message

Aug 2, 2020 Pilot Mtn is near Winston Salem but has tons of accessible top rope anchors, probably the best spot for TRing in NC -  as a result it gets quite crowded on weekends and ca… View Message

Jul 13, 2020 Prashant, I recommend you join the Moore’s wall Facebook group, plenty folks climb there year round.  Also you could just show up.  I’m sure you could fin… View Message

Jun 29, 2020 To my knowledge, Burke County has not lifted the closures on “high risk activities”.  If you have found alternative information- please share it.  Otherwi… View Message

Jun 29, 2020 While, I don’t disagree with this advice I would just warn that Big Rock is quite hot and very exposed (ie South facing).  The problem with TRing in Brevard is that… View Message

Jun 27, 2020 I got to say it: developing routes directly beside waterfalls is very poor ethics. There is a reason nobody drilled bolts there for the longest time...  View Message

Jun 12, 2020 If you haven’t done Waste A Bit - it’s a good one.  View Message

Mar 22, 2020 Interesting... could you please cite where you found this info. Particularly the “barely have symptoms” part.   Because it seems to me you are blatantly spread… View Message

Jan 13, 2020 Depends on how rainy it is... but if it is good or okay weather it’s likely to be very crowded.  The parking lot is much bigger but if you’re at all worried -… View Message

Jan 2, 2020 It seems every few years I-40 closes due to rockfall along the NC/TN border- usually resulting in months of road closures and some serious costs associated with cleanup.  … View Message

Dec 8, 2019 Hey Jon,Sent you a pm. I live in Charlotte as well and get outside quite a bit.   View Message

Jul 11, 2019 On my second pair of stretch Zions and I agree with original poster.   They tend to wear quickly.   In fact, most performance climbing attire wears quickly, especiall… View Message

Dec 20, 2018 I was climbing at the Mota Wall and I seemed to be missing 4 BD quick draws.  I went back to the crag once I realized but it seems someone had picked them up already. &nbs… View Message

May 5, 2018 Woah... after a close call like that one, it makes you think.  I won't say it - but I am sure somebody else will.  ygd View Message

Mar 11, 2018 Negative Exponential if you are wondering. And given your tone it certainly fits, negative Nancy.   :) View Message

Feb 19, 2018 Your description needs work. Pretty sure that is just right of B52. On other side of the buttress.  If that is the case then maybe this: https://www.mountainproject.com/ro… View Message

Jan 30, 2018 I seem to remember it usually opening the first weekend in April.  View Message

Jan 18, 2018 Hanging Rock State park near Winston Salem and Table Rock, SC would be good bets for rock scrambling as well.  Table Rock, NC would be good too, although I expect the gate… View Message

Jan 16, 2018 Johns Rock has some of the best views of the best climbing at Looking Glass.   The climbing at Johns Rock is just okay.  FA's are possible, although any routes done s… View Message

Dec 27, 2017 WNC has a ton of amazing slab climbs on impeccable granite domes.  If you are into slab climbing WNC should be your primary destination. In my opinion - Rumbling Bald… View Message

Dec 22, 2017 Pilot is much better in my opinion it has great views and great climbing on a variety of different climbing features. Rocky face is an old rock quarry- not very scenic and basi… View Message

Dec 21, 2017 Yield curve says differently- there's reason for pessimism. Maybe you are just ignorantly optimistic...https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2017-11-… View Message

Nov 8, 2017 I had a friend move to Knoxville after living in NYC.  She lived there less than a year and moved back.  I would definitely try and spend a week there before making t… View Message

Nov 7, 2017 I have heard they might be looking for nurses...  http://www.cc.com/video-clips/cbbn22/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-third-world-health-care---knoxville--tennessee-edition View Message

Oct 30, 2017 It's not like Ralph Lauren is unheard of in the outdoor industry... in the past they have sponsored mountain biking teams - and they might still -just haven't kept up with it.… View Message

Oct 25, 2017 Yup- I have. Not in the too distant past belay devices didn't even have grooves. View Message

Oct 24, 2017 Has there been any discussion around the best type of shoe to wear while kicking an aggressive dog? I am asking because I am looking for the number to rocknresoles and  wo… View Message

Oct 11, 2017 I'm really confused... is there any documentation on what license or permit is needed for Rocktown?  I was digging around and couldn't find anything. View Message