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j_ung
Mar 4, 2004, 4:28 PM
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So all you NC climbers, what's the best route in the state (Any grade, any type, any length)?
I'll pick Zoo View at Moore's. Steep, intimidating and utterly improbabable 2-pitch trad line up the middle of the Circus Wall. Looks 5.12-ish from the ground; how on earth does this thing go at only 5.7?!
Down side: Lame-ass entry pitch to gain the starting ledge.
Unexpected up side: Blueberry bushes on starting ledge.
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iltripp
Mar 4, 2004, 4:57 PM
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The Great Arch is a classic, very fun route, although pretty easy.
I second Zoo View as one of the best. It is an amazing route and very hard to believe it is only 5.7.
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rockinice
Mar 4, 2004, 5:01 PM
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I certainly agree---Zoo View is wildly entertaining, super super good.
I think my favorite might be Built to Tilt.....the moves, the holds, and the position, make it truly unforgettable.
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brianinslc
Mar 4, 2004, 5:13 PM
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In reply to: So all you NC climbers, what's the best route in the state (Any grade, any type, any length)? I'll pick Zoo View at Moore's. Steep, intimidating and utterly improbabable 2-pitch trad line up the middle of the Circus Wall. Looks 5.12-ish from the ground; how on earth does this thing go at only 5.7?! Down side: Lame-ass entry pitch to gain the starting ledge.
I didn't mind the first pitch. Out of the car, nice little warm up.
Zoo View might be the best 5.7 I've ever done...
NC's loaded with great routes, and areas, though.
North Ridge of Table Rock. Pretty awesome position and movement for a 5.5.
Great Arch, Great White Way, Grand Funk Railroad at Stone.
The Nose at Looking Glass.
Tons of neat crack climbs at Rumbling Bald (Cereal Buttress). Fruit Loops, Frosted Flake.
Can you beat Zambra's in Asheville, or the brew pubs? Mucho pork-cicles too, yum yum.
Brian in SLC
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nakedisforme
Mar 4, 2004, 5:31 PM
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In reply to: Can you beat Zambra's in Asheville, or the brew pubs? Mucho pork-cicles too, yum yum.
Man, I hate Zambra's. Yay to the brew pubs. I salute them.
The Daddy, 5.7, Linville.
Boardwalk, 5.8, Ship
Hindu Kush, 5.8, Ship
Harpoon, 5.10, Ship
Unfinished Concerto, 5.9, Looking Glass
Shredded Wheat, 5.11, Rumbling Bald
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nrvna963
Mar 6, 2004, 1:42 AM
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Shake and Bake - NC Wall, KB Capers - Ship Rock(especially at night), Lost in Space - Hawksbill, Dopey Duck & Lost and Found & Pinball Wizard & Straight and Narrow at Shortoff, Cornflake Crack - LG, they are all so good. :D
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toddr
Mar 6, 2004, 1:54 AM
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I'll have to say I agree with Zoo View. Its one of best routes I've done at Moores.
Grand Funk Railroad at Stone.
Can't decide between Sundial or Gemini Crack at Looking Glass.
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j_ung
Apr 5, 2004, 3:18 PM
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rockinice, Built to Tilt is definitely way up my list also. A partner and I used to describe big positive holds as "Zoo View huge," but even bigger than that is "Buit to Tilt huge". Somebody brought up Lost in Space at Hawksbill; I would be remiss without mentioning the Fat Lady, both variations. Steep, juggy, bomber gear, immaculate - there's not a speck of dust on that route. But then, almost everything on Hawksbill is outstanding.
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bumblie
Apr 5, 2004, 3:27 PM
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Gastonia Crack - The name says it all. :lol:
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rrrADAM
Apr 5, 2004, 3:52 PM
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Zoo View is good, but Air Show to the left of it about 50 feet is better.
The Womb at Looking Glass gets my vote.
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cjstudent
Apr 5, 2004, 5:05 PM
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Maybe you are joking, but no way is that the best route in NC.
Burn crack down on the Practice wall...now thats a pumpy route!
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pinktricam
Apr 5, 2004, 5:12 PM
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My fave's are:
1) The Nose at Looking Glass
2) CrackerJack at Table Rock
3) Anything back in the Ampitheater overlooking beautiful Linville Gorge!
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freeclimberchris
Apr 5, 2004, 9:49 PM
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Now this is just my opinion
Shredded Wheat- Rubling Bald
Daddy-Linville Gorge
Hidden Crack- Table Rock
Boardwalk-Ship Rock
Great Arch and No Alternative-Stone Mountain
Jim Dandy, Skip to my Lou, and cave Route are classics but a little to begginer.
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euphoriagtrst
Apr 14, 2004, 1:32 PM
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Just my opinion but:
Zoo View and Wailing Wall @ Moore's
Fantastic and The Pulpit @ Stone
The Nose and Psychedelic Delusions of the Digital Man @ Looking Glass
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j_ung
Apr 14, 2004, 1:41 PM
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In reply to: Maybe you are joking, but no way is that the best route in NC. Burn crack down on the Practice wall...now thats a pumpy route!
Aaron, you're crazy! Pumpy, yes. Quality, no! Burn crack is "Crowders good," which is a little like saying "doesn't smell too bad for a turd." :P
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dynamicpanda
Jun 15, 2004, 1:15 AM
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Gumfighter-Ship Rock
Great Arch-Stone Mtn
The Nose-Looking Glass
Middle Hawksbill has lots of great lines that i dont remember the names to.
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