spring break down south - recommendations wanted

Post by **Joe** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:30 pm

Just wanted to get some ideas for a spring break destination, probably in Tennessee or North Carolina to maximize climbing time and hopefuly get warmer weather. We'll mostly be doing 5.8-5.10 trad, and possibly looking into a couple days of hiking. I seem to have heard lots of good things about T-Wall for trad - any other must see areas down that way?

Also, particular routes and guidebook recommendations are welcome. Thanks.

Post by **Yasmeen** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:44 pm

Obed!

If you want to check out NC, there have been a lot of threads on Looking Glass on the forum if you do a search. The Nose route is a 5.8 trad, really cool exposure as well, and a beautiful belay station to stop for lunch.

The view from the summit is amazing too.

Post by **Steve** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 4:18 am

Right on man, no climbing in Kentucky just keep driving south.

Post by **Gretchen** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 1:01 pm

Man I wish I had a spring break

Post by **Jeff** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 9:58 pm

I want one too.

Post by **Joe** » Wed Mar 05, 2003 10:09 pm

Gretchen - bet you wish you had my 5 (or was it 6) week break during winter too. Going out to Utah climbing instead of school or working sure was nice.

College is great

Post by **merrick** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 3:01 am

spring break??? but i am not done with winter break yet???

north carolina is supposed to be packed full of trad, i would head there.

Post by **deleted username** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 4:43 am

I just found out that the University is going to have the power out in my office the whole week of spring break and I'll be off with pay!! woohoo!

of course, EKU spring break is from the 15th through the 23rd, a week later that most everyone else. bummer... gotta find a partner!

Post by **Jeff** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 10:46 am

If the weather is good, get ahold of me JB. I am ready for a mini spring break myself.
Yours being a week later only means less crowds.

Post by **Gretchen** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 2:44 pm

Damn people, I already feel bad enough

Sucks to be old & have responsibilities! STAY YOUNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!