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Reply: Carolina Christmas climbing recommendations?
Dec 5, 2017
Stone Mountain is an excellent winter weather location. Sure, its a true slab and truly runout as well with the exception of the Great Arch and P1 of No Alternative. &nb…
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Reply: Misty Mountain Custom Harness Builder
Dec 5, 2017
Thanks for all the excellent feedback. The orders are starting to come in which we are very thankful for. Let me try to address some of the comments above. @Ni…
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Misty Mountain Custom Harness Builder
Dec 1, 2017
Phil Hoffmann, Sales Manager at Misty Mountain here. Misty Mountain has just launched a custom harness builder web platform. We came to this conclusion becuase of th…
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Reply: Why don't they make harnesses that fit?
Feb 5, 2016
Misty Mountain has always been very good about using tailored measurements to improve the sizing process. They can also make custom waist to leg sizing to an extent, meaning,…
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Stone Mountain NC State Park hours
Feb 1, 2016
Got an excellent Saturday in at Stone last weekend and was psyched to see solid numbers of people climbing out there. Friendly reminder: Please make sure that you are leavin…
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Reply: Who is making chalk bags these days?
Dec 1, 2015
Misty Mountain has been making amazing chalk bags in NC for over 30 years. Check em out. Philhttp://mistymountain.com/recreational-gear/chalk-bags.html
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Lost and Found
Booty day at the Dump, NC 7/12
Jul 12, 2015
Scored two brand new quickdraws hanging on a random route as well as a pair of climbing shoes. Describe each and they will be returned to their rightful owner. Phil
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Reply: Misty Mountain Cadillac sizing
May 11, 2015
When sizing Misty Mountain Harnesses its crucial to use a tape measure and measure your waist right above the hipbones roughly at the navel. Measure your thigh at the largest…
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Reply: Looking Glass Road Closure??
Mar 29, 2015
As of Sat. the road is open and is in good shape. Side note, Last two times I was parking at the Nose area/Sun Wall trail multiple parties have been seen hiking in on a trail…
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Reply: Asheville climbing Partner July 4th Weekend
Jul 2, 2013
The weather is looking really bad here. 90% chance of rain on the 4th and no lower than 60% chance on days either end of the 4th.
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Reply: Asheville climbing week of July 4
Jul 1, 2013
Rumbling Bald is horrid in the summer. Really, if the snakes and PI dont get you the chiggers and heat stroke will. Looking Glass is good, if you chase the shade. N. Side is…
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Reply: Anyone stayed at the new AAC campground @ New Rive…
Jul 1, 2013
That goddamned hound howling its head off at 5 am was a real bummer though. Looks to be a very nice joint when it's all finished. All told, it's not a bad place to stay now,…
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Reply: Two loose bolts at pilot mtn.NC
Jun 30, 2013
Are the bolts loose or are the hangers loose? There is a pretty big difference b/w the two. Several years ago I pulled a bolt out of the rock with my hands as it was to sm…
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Reply: Linville Gorge - Does Maginot Line dry out quickly?
Jun 29, 2013
FYI, Shortoff can be REALLY hot this time of year. And depending on the rain fall the spring at the top of the descent gully may be running at a trickle if at all.
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Reply: Multi-pitch at the New?
Jun 24, 2013
Riding the Crest of a Wave is an excellent two pitch 5.9 on Endless. It might be the longest route in the gorge.
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Reply: Hanging Chain, Rumbling Bald
Jun 24, 2013
Bolts on Spry are slated to be replaced. If you are interested in doing it I would go for it. There is ASCA hardwear available for it. I would also mention that you need a l…
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Reply: TR: Epic on Glass Menagerie
Aug 10, 2011
Great report on the Menagerie. You fellers really hung it out there. Thanks for the shout out to Looking Glass Outfitters. Sorry we didn't have the right size hooks in stoc…
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Reply: Sportiva Exum Pros
Aug 3, 2011
I have a few pair left online. In order to not spam the site please PM and I will get you the info from my shop. Thanks, Phil
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