Boone Bouldering

Post by **Steve** » Tue Oct 14, 2003 8:21 pm

I might be passing thru Boone (the one in NC) this weekend and was looking for some bouldering info. Feel free to PM or e-mail me if you don't want to post.
I'm looking for directions to some easy stuff, heard about Grandfather and Blowing Rock. Don't know whats there, or exactly how to get there. Don't worry not trying to scope out super secrect small stone or swipe anyones V23 probs.
Thanks all

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 14, 2003 8:26 pm

hey Steve, check out www.boonebouldering.com

Have fun down there!

Post by **Wes** » Tue Oct 14, 2003 8:41 pm

If you stop in Footsloggers in Boone, you can buy a map to the bouldering areas for $2.00. No boulders or problems are listed, but it will get you to the areas. Grandmother (not grandfather) is probably the biggest area. Pretty easy to get to as well. Just park at the grandfather mtn overlook on the parkway, walk south on the road past two wooden gard rails. At the end of the second, cross the road, and follow the trail up. This will put you in the middle, with problems up the hill, and to the right. Best bet is to start here, as there are a bunch of easier problems, and most people warm up here, so you can get more beta.

This weekend? I might head that way, just not sure. Let me know if you are going for sure, and when you will be there.

Wes

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 14, 2003 8:52 pm

where's the green eyed monster smiley, dammit?

Post by **merrick** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 8:25 pm

matt and i will be heading over to meet wes hopefully. and if not we will be pullling down anyway.

Post by **Wes** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 12:45 pm

Sorry we missed you Steve, it was a kick ass, tip shreading two days for sure. Merrick and Climbhigh were sending fools. Charlie got a great intro into pure climbing. Got a great tour from Busta Saturday.

Perfect weather + Prefect rock + Perfect partners + Perfect problems = Two of the best days I have ever had climbing or bouldeing.

Wes

Post by **climbhigh** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 4:46 pm

What a great week. That was one of the best trip I have ever been on. Everybody was pushing their physical/mental limits to the max, the energy was crazy. The crew had such a good vibe going on, it made you feel like anything was possible. Problems were falling left and right. I cant wait to get out with you all again. Thanks

Post by **charlie** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 4:54 pm

Awesome weekend! Big thanks to Wes, Climbhigh, Merrick, and Snyd for the tour. Those guys are mad strong and were still cool with watching me work through the easier stuff.

Bouldering sure is a hell of a lot of fun with great partners. Positive vibes all weekend.

Post by **Steve** » Mon Oct 20, 2003 9:26 pm

Sorry I missed out, sounds like you guys had fun. I wandered around the boulder field looking for a mini Rob Zombie and a burly wavy haired guy, but no luck. I was hard to motivate myself to pebble wrestle after we had climbed on Stone the day before.
Stone was cool. Jill and I returned a year to the date and actually climbed routes. Did the ole U-Slot to Great Arch which both lived up to my expectations, U-slot no gear to lip, put in gear, pull lip, go to tree ledge....Great Arch = great back ache. We had a great time.

Post by **merrick** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 9:37 pm

that was a great weekend. in fact it was a fantastic weekend. i want to go back to NC now. the rock is so good and it was fun with everybody pulling down. having charlie send car door right before we left was so cool. thanks for climbing with me.

-minirobzombie-