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rock_fencer
Feb 18, 2010, 4:46 PM
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Looking for conditions for Rock in NC
How are conditions at Linville Gorge, Cashiers, and Stone Mtn?
Snowed out or can a 2 WD vehicle make it in right now.
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T
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csproul
Feb 18, 2010, 6:48 PM
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Stone's fine, although it was closed last weekend during the snow. Haven't been to Linville or Cashiers since the recent snow hit.
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rock_fencer
Feb 18, 2010, 10:35 PM
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Damn Linville is snowed in. Should i go to Stone or the Bald or risk getting stuck in Cashiers?
Stone is high mid 40s bald is low 50s
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csproul
Feb 19, 2010, 1:16 AM
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Stone and Rumbling Bald will be gauranteed good if the sun is out and in the 40's. That will be really warm. Laurel knob should also be warm enough if it is in the 40's and sunny. If you can get there fine and if there isn't too much snow still on top.
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ncclimber
Feb 19, 2010, 11:52 PM
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Was ice climbing opposite side the valley from the bald today. In the sun it was in the 50 at three in the afternoon. The bald looked very warm sunny and climable from where i was.
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cornstateclimber
Feb 21, 2010, 5:09 PM
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what climbing is in cashiers? is it whitesides? i worked in cashiers some years ago but never had a chance to make to whitesides for climbing, but made a hike to top
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csproul
Feb 22, 2010, 12:27 AM
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Whitesides, Laurel Knob, Big Green...
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BirminghamBen
Feb 22, 2010, 4:44 PM
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cornstateclimber wrote: what climbing is in cashiers? is it whitesides? i worked in cashiers some years ago but never had a chance to make to whitesides for climbing, but made a hike to top
Exactly. There is no climbing in Cashiers. Move along....
Seriously, though...
LK
Big Green
Woody Wall
Whitesides
All the stuff on WS that is closed.
Other huge granite slabs, domes, and cliffs that are either Gray or Black Market concerning access...and these are some of the area big boys...cept for LK, of course.
Drive down Whitesides Cove Road often?
Keep your eyes open.
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rock_fencer
Feb 24, 2010, 11:42 PM
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Anybody know how conditions are around the Glass? Was thinking of working on my aid technique. Anyone want to do a day trip this weekend?
T
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csproul
Feb 25, 2010, 12:58 AM
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I am not sure about conditions, but I will try to find out from some fellow NC climbers. The weather actually looks reasonable up there this weekend. If so, I will likely be up there doing some climbs and maybe aiding a little.
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rock_fencer
Feb 25, 2010, 1:28 AM
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Yeah let me know for sure, i can only do days no camping for me because i have to take care of my mom's dog and the house but i'm willing to drive back and forth.
tntisfun@yahoo.com or 617 935 6392 if you want to team up
T
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rock_fencer
Feb 26, 2010, 4:26 PM
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Bump for any new updates on conditions around western NC? or day partners?
cheers
T
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ncclimber
Feb 27, 2010, 1:04 AM
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Are you available during the week I have a slow week ahead. PM me
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rock_fencer
Feb 27, 2010, 10:15 PM
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I'll be at the Bald tmrw all day solo, so if anyone is interested in a partner i should be at the parking lot around 9ish in the morning. Probably heading over to cereal buttress to work out a solo aid system and then to flakeview to set up some TR solo lines.
Names T, i'm lugging a huge rack and 2 ropes in so i should be hard to miss. Or text me at 617 935 6392
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csproul
Mar 1, 2010, 5:46 PM
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Were you TR solo on Drivin and Cryin on Saturday?
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rock_fencer
Mar 1, 2010, 10:58 PM
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Nope i was over aid soloing on shredded wheat and some chossy shit pile past frosted flake.
took the cam hooks out for a spin, they sure are neat and feel super secure
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csproul
Mar 1, 2010, 11:13 PM
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I've done the same on SW. Perfect crack for learning to use cam hooks. Even better free climb though! I don't know about you, but I was cold this weekend. We were climbing on the Flakeview area, and someone had a solo TR setup on Drivin and Cryin.
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rock_fencer
Mar 1, 2010, 11:56 PM
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Thats pretty strange, i cant say i've ever seen someone solo TR at the bald, especially not on a weekend. I was up there Sunday and thought it was super nice. Cereal is a bit more protected from the wind coming down the gorge though.
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Tipton
Mar 3, 2010, 10:41 PM
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I'm looking at going to the glass this weekend (nose area). Any update on conditions there?
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rock_fencer
Mar 3, 2010, 11:01 PM
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As of the CCC meeting last weekend the gate for the FS road is closed. So the hike is a wee bit longer. Weather looks amazing this weekend. Post up if the rock is dry. Im sure you will be able to find something. Or just go to the bald, its guaranteed dry!
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Tipton
Mar 4, 2010, 3:51 PM
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I've never been there before, I'm assuming you mean the non paved road after the Fish Hatchery is gated? Now I'm nervous. I'd hate to drive all that way just to find the rock wet.
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clemsonscooby
Mar 4, 2010, 4:33 PM
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Its now a hour hike into the S. Face of Looking Glass. I wouldn't try going any further, as it will increase the hike by a lot. The rock is going to be seeping most of the morning. There is still a lot of snow up there and they just got 9inches Monday. Hopefully most of the snow will be gone by this weekend, but no guarantees. I am sure a few lines will still be good whether its seeping or not, Second Coming, Dinkus Dog, and Rat's Ass stay dry.
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Tipton
Mar 4, 2010, 8:18 PM
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We chickened out. We're going to Stone instead. It's just not worth the drive all the way to Looking Glass and not be able to climb what we want because of weather. I'm losing my Stone Mtn. virginity so hopefully my pants won't be too tainted when we come back. We don't have a guidebook so route finding might be exciting, but you only live once. Any of you guys going to be out there this weekend?
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rock_fencer
Mar 13, 2010, 3:21 PM
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Opinions on Shortoff being climbably dry by sunday?
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rock_fencer
Mar 15, 2010, 12:28 AM
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There is a Blue Master Cam on Comatose at the Bald. Its yours if you can finagle it out! Gave it the ole college try and just left it. Its in there pretty good!
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