bouldering

Post by **sparky** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 3:29 pm

Hawks Nest is pretty sweet this time of year. You also might try some of the boulders in summersville lake if your up that way. Though no topo as much of this area is under water most of the year

Post by **Ryan** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 4:41 pm

I appreciate the effort people, really, but what how does any of this help me with bouldering at Red River Gorge? At least now I know I'm not supposed to pull off the vegetation....

Post by **Gretchen** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 4:51 pm

There ain't no bouldering at the Red, total urban myth! There are a couple of areas to go to, if you like roofs, drop offs, etc. To truely boulder, one must go to a more concentrated area so there is more option to work, such has in North Carolina, Tenn., Georgia, FRANCE. The Red is pure trad & sport!

Post by **merrick** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 4:51 pm

what that article says, is that we are not allowed to talk about bouldering at the red in a public forum. please re-read the article until you understand the access issues at hand.

Post by **Gretchen** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 4:58 pm

Very good point Merrick! Ryan being that you are relatively new to the scene, I would be more than happy to talk to you about access issues at the Red, anytime!

Post by **Ryan** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 5:20 pm

Well then....fill me in on the access issues....

Post by **Ryan** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 5:58 pm

Merrick.......this time I read the ENTIRE article!! (I got bored last time and skipped the last half of it) Now I understand. Thanks for the info!

Wed Oct 23, 2002 6:00 pm

Ryan,

Like most govermental issues, Thay will address bouldering as soon as they figure out how to remove their own pesky heads from their anuses.

Where as traditional and sport climbing have anchors and equipment that can scare and change the rock bouldering falls in a gray area. With out chalk as a factor what impact does a bouldering climber leave? They cannot make a rule that any vistor must keep their hands off any tree, plant or rock. What sense would that make? So go boulder and find some peace and quiet. Just don't post or spray about it.

It's another of those "Don't Ask & Don't Tell" goverment things.

Post by **Ryan** » Wed Oct 23, 2002 6:02 pm

What bouldering? Who said I wanted to do any bouldering at the Red?

Wed Oct 23, 2002 6:13 pm

I don't know of any bouldering, but maybe if we go hiking down this ??? road and turn ???? down ???? trail we shall find some nice boulders that will have some shade for our pinic.