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I would like to climb Friday 10/10. I am not a very good climber though. 5-8 is about the extent of my ability.
I wonder if the crags will be crowded Friday afternoon with that rocktoberfest going?

What day do you need a ride? I am in Louisville also.

Thanks for the advice GWG.

I have registered for the Alpinism 1 class
June 15-20th

There is not much elevation anywhere near here. The best bet would be Cumberland Gap National Park near the TN,KY,VA border. There is a trail there that has about 2000' of vertical gain or so. Other than that you are headed to the Smokies or somewhere very near them(possibly further) for any major c...

Not having the gear will drastically inflate the cost of the trip. No doubt there. I have been backpacking the smokies in the winter for over 10 years, so I'm pretty much set up except ice ax, plastic boots and crampons, all of which i will be renting out there. I stay reasonably fit year round, but...

I will be going to do the training hikes about 2-3 weeks out from the climb and possibly another one 4-6 weeks out. I will be going at least once, hopefully twice. So Memorial day weekend or the next will be the for sure trip. The one earlier in the year than that will be up in the air. I would also...

Here is a great DVD that will help you. "Train to climb Mt Rainier" http://www.bodyresults.com/p1rainier.asp You can google search and find numerous articles on the net to help train. Best advice would be to carry a 50 pound backpack on as much elevation gain as you can find. You should tr...

good deal. Looks like i will be flying out there SAT June 21st. Course starts on the 23rd. Will definatly be going to the smokies for some training hikes when the date gets closer.

Week of June 22nd looks to be the date. I would like to meet up for climbs, hikes, training etc before the trip.

jordan: Let me know when you need to curb your gas costs, I am in louisville too.