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Southeastern MP User Trip ??

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Orphaned · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 11,560

We tried this thing last Fall, but I'm thinkin we got a late start with planning and everybody had their fall climbing trips pretty much locked in and it kinda fell by the wayside...

SO...whatta ya say we start now arguing about it now and see what shakes out for the second half of '09 ???

Anybody???...Joey, Jeff, Sean, John, Birmingham Ben, Jody, MC, Shannon, Wayne, Louis & Laurie...I'm talkin to y'all...Wuzzup ???

saxfiend · · Decatur, GA · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 4,221
Ben Lyon wrote:Stone Mountain may be a nother viable choice if the concensus is agreeable to pure slab climbing...I've never been, but they tell me it's nice.
You suckered me in with that link, I thought it was going to be a video of somebody smearing on that vast sea of granite. I think that Joe Walsh song gets played three times a day every day on the local oldies station.

Stone Mountain is great climbing, but not such a good choice for the kind of get-together I think you and Paul have in mind. Unless you camp outside the park, alcohol is out of the question.

I'd lean toward 'nooga. I've only done day trips to T-Wall and never really spent the kind of in-depth climbing time there that I'd like to (e.g., the south side; upper tier; etc.). And Sean has never climbed there at all. Plus, the girl at Shuford's knows the right pronunciation for "okra."

JL
saxfiend · · Decatur, GA · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 4,221
Ben Lyon wrote:as for okra, it's pronounced "O-Kree"
Exactly! The girl at Shuford's is the first person I've seen outside my south Georgia family who pronounces it that way. It warmed my heart . . .

JL
Ryan Williams · · London (sort of) · Joined May 2009 · Points: 1,245

I'm thinking I'll be gone by that time of year but if I'm not I'll meet up with you guys.

Jody Jacobs · · NE, GA · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 210

I'm in, as long as some scheduling conflict doesn't interfere.

If we go to the T-Wall, can we hire somebody to watch our vehicles during the day?

Stonyman Killough · · Alabama · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 5,785

I'm allways ready. But, I'm usually at the Y.B. At the end of July thru Aug. 7 I will be at Buzzard Point. Come see!

Joey Wolfe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 1,020

I'm in. I would prefer NC to TN, but maybe that is just the heat stroke talking. Both are prime in the Fall. Big Green??

saxfiend · · Decatur, GA · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 4,221
Joey Wolfe wrote:Big Green??
Not me, I'd rather climb.

JL
Jody Jacobs · · NE, GA · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 210

I ain't skeered to climb at Big Green, I just don't want to lead any of those routes :)

What's the point in having a rope and all that gear if you don't get to use any of it?

MC isn't on board with this whole Mtn Project thing. We're not gonna make any progress waiting on him.

It's tricky looking real far ahead, what are we thinking, September?

If so, I've got a commitment on the 19th and the 27th...how about early September?

Woops, I see where Ben was talking October/November, dammit man, that's kinda far off to be making plans, isn't it?

Jeff Mekolites · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 5,250

I will try to make it up there depending on conflicting dates, etc. Y'all post something up and hopefully I will be able to make it. October is generally road tripping time of the year...

Justin Dansby · · NC · Joined Mar 2007 · Points: 1,530

I'm in to meet up and do some climbing. I'm easily satisfied on location/time.

Joey Wolfe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 1,020

I was just joking around about Big Green, I don't want an audience when i go there. No one wants to watch a guy shake to death....

But on the real, TN is the kind of place i go for a day trip. if we are going to camp and all that, lets go a little further abroad. My vote would be for Linville Gorge (which i'm heading to on Friday till Sunday for cooler temps) or some where like that. I've never been to Moore's wall or rumbling bald.

Luke Alford · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 10

My recommendation and preference for this kind of event would be Looking Glass. Tons of car camping (got to have beer for a good long weekend), tons of wilderness camping, tons of different styles of climbing, reasonable hikes, and not too far from Atlanta (I'm selfish like that).

Really though, I'm game for anything that keeps Joey away from my front door. That's still just hilarious. :)

Joey Wolfe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 1,020
Luke Alford wrote:Really though, I'm game for anything that keeps Joey away from my front door. That's still just hilarious. :)
you drink a few 6 packs of beer, do a little home remodeling to a buddy's house at midnight and no one lets you forget it ;) (please don't let me forget it, i am a dumb ass!)

Looking glass is a good suggestion. Paul? Ben? this is y'alls' rodeo? could we pull you away from TN?
Luke Alford · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 10

Some votes...

1) Looking Glass (pisgah, climbing variety, lots of camping, short approaches, familiarity if it's a short weekend)

2) Linville (only been to shortoff and loved it. want 3 days though for the drive)

3) Twall (my only argument against this is that I don't get out for much multipitch these days and I really like longer routes. otherwise, it's freaking twall, I will always be ok with going there.)

4) Panthertown (only been to LK, very cool place. Just need to get my lead head screwed back on before the trip.)

5) Rumbling Bald (only complaint here is the camping situation, but I haven't been keeping current on it. Has anything changed?)

6) BSF (never been, sounds very cool. want at least 3 days for the drive and exploration.)

Luke Alford · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 10

I will simplify my ramblings based on the other responses. 3rd weekend in October is currently fine with me, I also veto the 2nd weekend.

1) LG
2) Twall

Also, I don't think I've met a lot of you guys (particularly Ben and Paul). Not sure how, but in any case looking forward to doing so at some point down the road.

Joey, got your message, will be coming to the show tonight.

saxfiend · · Decatur, GA · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 4,221

Third weekend in October will probably be good for me.

I was leaning toward T-Wall earlier, but I do like multi-pitch. Plus the camping is far better. So Looking Glass gets my vote.

JL

timontop · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 5

LG. For some reason want to get back on fat dog. I remember it smelled like piss when we did it and it was a pain in the ass to get down off. But I got to get back and do that route again. I also want to go to RB. I know nothing abt the camping situ tho. Now if its a 3 day trip I wanna go to linville. When is this thing happening and why am i just hearing about it. Ben, wtf?

Sean Cobourn · · Gramling, SC · Joined Mar 2007 · Points: 3,562

Contrary to popular belief I have indeed been to T-wall. I've also sampled the fine lines at Sunset, Fosters, BSF, Star Mountain, Tallulah and Yellow Creek. They are all fun, but I still prefer good ole NC. Pick a place, give me notice and I'll endeavor to show up, with some hootch. Pisgah (Cedar, Johns Rock and Looking Glass) has the best combination of routes for all levels, free camping and no alcohol restrictions.

boo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 0
Sean Cobourn wrote: Pick a place, give me notice and I'll endeavor to show up, with some hootch.
Okay, if Sean is bringing the hootch and can assure me there are peaches in it....I'll stay in NC for a few days.

But just for the alcohol......well, and the climbing of course!

OH! And will someone bring RRK? Please? I need to laugh.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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