Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 2:39 pm
looking glass is too cool, there's just something about those eyebrows that makes the glass a totally unique destination. the nose is good, i also like sundial crack, they're both classic. Two good 10's near the nose are dum dee dum dum and hyperbola. dum dee dum dum is 3-4 pitches long, but seems to stay in the shade all day, maybe not a good choice this time of year. hyperbola rocks the house, the first pitch anyway. there is more climbing, though it is rumored to be a little run out. pat ewing and nick danger are some good 10's on the sun wall. the north side of the glass has some good crack climbing in the 10 range, namely, creatures of waste (p.1), invisible airwaves (p.1), the seal, cornflake crack, safari jive and the womb.
if you're set on linville, the approach to shortoff shouldn't be effected by the gate closure. if you drop down in there dopey duck (9) and straight and narrow (10-) are both really good. built to tilt is also down in there, i haven't done that one but it's supposed to be one of the best 10+'s in linville. rumbling bald also has some really good stuff in that range also, and the bald will undoubtedly be the warmest crag in carolina.
personally, i wouldn't order anything from amazon unless they were giving it out for free. there should be a number of local places that have Harrison and Yon's new guide. you could try black dome mountain sports in asheville. they mail order, 828 251 2001.
if you're set on linville, the approach to shortoff shouldn't be effected by the gate closure. if you drop down in there dopey duck (9) and straight and narrow (10-) are both really good. built to tilt is also down in there, i haven't done that one but it's supposed to be one of the best 10+'s in linville. rumbling bald also has some really good stuff in that range also, and the bald will undoubtedly be the warmest crag in carolina.
personally, i wouldn't order anything from amazon unless they were giving it out for free. there should be a number of local places that have Harrison and Yon's new guide. you could try black dome mountain sports in asheville. they mail order, 828 251 2001.