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James Ruch

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Oct 13, 2010
Last Visit: Sep 4, 2011
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Feb 28, 2011
Cherokee Rock V… > Jaws Block/W Side Rock
Kitty Litter 5.8-
● The gear placements are not as obvious as on other 7's. This is not a route for a first trad lead, but a fu… View Comment
Feb 19, 2011
Jamestown
● Does anyone know the current condition of the access trail? Is this area easy to find for a first time visi… View Comment
Jan 28, 2011
N Chick Gorge,… > Leda > Upper Leda
Free to Think 5.8
● The ring anchors are suspect. View Comment
Dec 30, 2010
Lost Wall > Lost Wall North
Guzzler 5.8
● There is a rock to sling up top, but be sure to back it up. View Comment

Forum Messages View All 11

Regional > Southern States
Little River Canyon
Jul 21, 2011 Does anyone have any beta on Little River Canyon, AL? I have heard of massive amounts of hard sport climbs in the canyon. Also if anyone wants to go investigate or climb elsewh… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: bicycle tube rubber: risk of weakening nylon?
Apr 19, 2011 "STRING" is name that petzl gives that piece of rubber at the ends of a dogbone. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: bicycle tube rubber: risk of weakening nylon?
Apr 19, 2011 I see no problem using a bike tube. It would be wise to clean them first though. The sling on the table is open webbing. newriverclimbing.net/images… www.petzl.co… View Message
Regional > Southern States
Reply: Place to camp near Sand Rock
Mar 12, 2011 You can camp for free at the obvious pull offs on the road, and around the parking lot. Partiers and rednecks are known to come to SR at night so the camping experience is anyt… View Message
Partners > North Eastern States Partners
OBED March 14-19
Mar 10, 2011 I am looking for a partner at the Obed March 14-19. I sport climb in the 11 range, but I am definitely not opposed to climbing easier stuff. View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Europe Advice?
Jan 7, 2011 For alpine climbing go to Zermatt Switzerland (aka The Matterhorn). There are many great peaks besides the Matterhorn in Zermatt and cheap accommodations can be found at the ho… View Message

Route Scores View All 8

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 86
● Warm Up Route
Sport
Obed & Clear Creek > N Clear Creek > Broom Wall/Rasputin L…
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 113
● Guzzler
Trad
Lost Wall > Lost Wall North
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 385
● Tarantella
Sport
Obed & Clear Creek > Lilly Bluff
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 343
● My Dog Has Fleas
Sport
Cherokee Rock V… > Holiday Block
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 665
● Mrs. Field's Follies
Sport
New River Gorge… > … > Bubba City > 01. Sandstonia
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 325
● Rocking Chair
Trad, Sport
Obed & Clear Creek > Lilly Bluff
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Warm Up Route Obed & Clear Creek > N Clear Creek > Broom Wall/Rasputin L…
Avg:  86
James:
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
● Guzzler Lost Wall > Lost Wall North
Avg:  113
James:
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● Tarantella Obed & Clear Creek > Lilly Bluff
Avg:  385
James:
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● My Dog Has Fleas Cherokee Rock V… > Holiday Block
Avg:  343
James:
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
● Mrs. Field's Follies New River Gorge… > … > Bubba City > 01. Sandstonia
Avg:  665
James:
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● Rocking Chair Obed & Clear Creek > Lilly Bluff
Avg:  325
James:
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad, Sport
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