Linville Gorge NC Partner needed last weekend of march

Post by **rockclimbingdude** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 10:46 pm

I had planned a trip to do some climbing in the Linville gore (NC) the last weekend of March, unfortunately my partner has had to change plans. I have never been there and would love to be able to keep these plans. So if any one has been there and would care to join me let me know. or if you have any recomended routs please let me now that too.

Post by **Jeff** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 12:38 am

What kind of routes are you after?

Post by **rockclimbingdude** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:07 am

5.10 +

Post by **Jeff** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 10:50 am

First off, you might do a search on the old board http://www.climbkentucky.com/phpBB/search.php. There have been a few discussions in the past. Try looking and asking around http://www.seclimbers.org/ too.
If you've never been there, route finding can take a little time.
Whenever we go, we get on grades lower than 5.10, and look at it as a place to just have fun and take in the exposure and views, not to push our limits. So I can't recomend any routes in the 10+ range.
As far as a guidebook, try http://adventuroustraveler.com/atb/book ... pf_id=2382.
It's a great area!

Post by **Wes** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:04 pm

The gate might still be closed then, which means a much longer approch for the table rock areas and beyond. You might think about Rumbling bald or looking glass, as the weather might be a bit better.

The new NC guidebook by Harrison Shull is much, much better then the older one.

Wes

Post by **Jeff** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 8:35 pm

Where can a feller see Harrisons new book?

Post by **rockclimbingdude** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 9:16 pm

Im gonna have to check it out, looking glass sounds like a good idea

Post by **ynot** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:03 am

Theres 2 stellar 5.8 routes there.They arent what you are used to.You have to trust your feet and be ok with some runout.It's nothing like the Red.The exposure is unforgetable.

Post by **Gretchen** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 1:17 pm

Jeff check Amazon!

Post by **Yasmeen** » Thu Feb 13, 2003 2:13 pm

Yeah the Nose route is really cool, but your calves will be burning by the 2nd or 3rd pitch! Mine were at least. The exposure and view from the top are unforgettable though! I would definitely recommend it. I think the route to the right of the Nose route is a pretty popular 5.9, if you're looking for something a little more challenging than the Nose [5.8].