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Nov 16, 2019 Hidden Valley near Abingdon VA is about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs from Roanoke. Sport routes of all grades. South facing so can be really nice on a sunny winter day.  View Message

Nov 7, 2019 Did the Prow yesterday 11/6.  All the above beta is spot on.  Took cams .2-3 as well as yellow and red C3s, doubles of .5 and .75.  Might be a tad much for some,… View Message

Nov 5, 2019 We will actually have two 60s because we will be two groups of two. Do you rap off a tree or bolts?  When looking down the gully, just down the cliff line to the right? View Message

Nov 5, 2019 Doubles of cams?  Double in small ones and singles in larger ones?  Small nuts?Thanks View Message

Nov 4, 2019 Yesterday while lowering after cleaning a sport anchor, the rope became stuck in a crack just below the anchors. The climber was about a third of the way down the 50-60 foot ro… View Message

Jun 18, 2019 I was just up there last week and I’d like to go back sometime. Unfortunately I can’t do this week. Hit me up if your dates are flexible.  View Message

Jun 1, 2019 I might be interested in a weekend or two up there this summer. I’m not really a boulderer (mostly a sport climber), but I’ve been wanting to check out grayson high… View Message

Apr 15, 2019 Sold View Message

Apr 15, 2019 Men’s OR Ferrosi pants. Size 32. Mushroom color. Barely worn. Perfect condition except a few pulled threads in the seat (but the seam is good). Selling because I’m… View Message

Feb 9, 2019 I live in Kingsport. I occasionally go the the gym in Knoxville and I’ve met several people there who have driven the two hours from the tri cities. I definitely think th… View Message

Jan 8, 2019 Practice wall, guides wall, and bruise brothers wall. All at Muir valley. I haven’t been there a ton, but those would seem to fit the bill.  View Message

Nov 21, 2018 It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but we rapped with a single 60 from the top Dave’s Delight/Trinacious anchors. Be careful though, because as I recall… View Message

Sep 29, 2018 I’m interested in easier to moderate trad and sport. Can do weekdays and have weeks of oct 8, oct 22, and oct 29 off.  View Message

Jul 31, 2018 i found some forgotten gear at Bays Mountain 7/31,  Contact me and I'll get it back to you. View Message

Jul 1, 2018 I would be available Monday or Tuesday (2nd or 3rd). I like the moderates. I’m familiar with Table Rock.  View Message

Dec 14, 2017 I think they are available at Mountain Sports in Bristol. Not far off I-81, but it’s about 10 miles SE of Abingdon, not sure if you want to travel that far to get one.&nb… View Message

Nov 3, 2017 I heard today that the gate going up to Table Rock was already closed.  Can anyone confirm? View Message

Mar 9, 2017 The 'Southern States' regional forum has disappeared from my iPhone app. Still viewed when logged in on the website. Did I delete it somehow? How do I get it back? View Message

Mar 3, 2017 I did the WUMP course there last August. They do a good job and you'll have a great time. Take your crash pad and check out the 107 Boulders if you get the chance. They are a… View Message

Dec 6, 2016 I have a friend visiting town this weekend who wants to do some easy multipitch climbing. I've climbed at Table Rock several times but not enough to know all the answers to the… View Message

May 3, 2016 Planning on a trip to Cirque of the Towers in August. What is the recommended guidebook? Do people prefer Bechtel's book or 'hiking and climbing in the wind River range?' View Message

Dec 17, 2015 I'm a relatively inexperienced climber. Starting to lead some sport routes. When I stick clip the first bolt, I orient the rope so that it's not back clipped. However, this rop… View Message

Jul 28, 2015 I do not plan to climb alone and doubtful to the question on involving glacier travel. The rope would function more as a 'security blanket.' Used to do a short rappel instead… View Message

Jul 28, 2015 I was recently looking for a short half rope for alpine climbing (mainly protection on sketchy scrambling sections and short raps). Bought a 50m, 8.1mm half rope at a good dea… View Message