road to motherlode

Post by **pawilkes** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:32 am

the area already has many options for camping and dining, although something with vegetarian food beyond pizza and pasta would be nice. however, as the selection is poor in Lexington, I wouldn't expect it would fly down there. Land access and better conditions on Bald Rock Road are the two things that I think would be the biggest benefits to the climbing community.

Post by **dustonian** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:55 pm

Is this guy for real? I for one would definitely frequent a spot with good food and music in that area.

Post by **Meadows** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:12 pm

Clevis - you should've been patrolling the ML hill yesterday! Some Wisconsin kids sure could've used your help. Instead, they called the Sheriff and you should've seen how chagrined they looked when the Sheriff escorted them out the back (we saw them in passing). I saw the car parked near Drive-by and by the looks of it, knew that there was no way they were going to ascend the hill.

Must've been hell to get out the back too because we drove the road - it was still icy.

Post by **dustonian** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:19 pm

I guess the last week or so has disproved the "unpaved roads will be in better condition than paved ones in winter" hypothesis put forward in this thread.

Post by **toad857** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:01 pm

clif wrote:i'm particularly excited by the idea that Lee county does not enjoy the business brought by climbers and how it is possible to see this as a dynamic situation on the cusp of changing.

i think that a small ad in the new guidebook for some local businesses would go a long way... much longer than, say, an ad for rockquest, or some gear shop in columbus, or whatever

Post by **philz** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:13 pm

Yes dustonian this guy is for real.

A parking lot at the top of the hill is not out of the question. However there are some things that need to be considered.

1. What size?
2. How many vehicles will the lot handle?
3. Access to the lot needs to have some type of security as I have been reading some of your concerns about theft.
4. Should there be a vehicle pass issued for access to the lot? I think so.
5. Would you be walking down the hill to your destination or does there need to be a shuttle?

Any ideas that you have please feel free to post all will be taken into consideration and are greatly appreciated.

Thank You
Philz

Post by **philz** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:21 pm

Toad857
I totally agree with your statement.

I'm not a climber myself but I'm going to make things better for the climbing community. This is not to say that I may not start climbing. Right now though I will be concentrating on the things that are a top priority such as the road and vehicle security.

Post by **Jeff** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:40 pm

And just so we know, who are you and what position are you in to make any of these things happen?

Post by **philz** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:04 pm

Jeff

I'm working on a few things in the area in regards to access and ammenities on Bald Rock Rd. I dont want you guys to think I'm yanking your chain I'm just trying to keep things as confidential as I can right now until a few more hurdles are crossed. As you may or may not know word travels like wildfire in a small town. I am an honest person with strong ties to the community and the people of the community. As I said earlier please let me hear your ideas and thoughts on the things that are needed.

I'm here to help.

Philz

Post by **heidiramma** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:10 pm

sounds good so far. . . so long as no one is named Rumpelstilskin