Rumbling Bald, well known for its solid NC granite, has classic lines of all grades and world class bouldering. From long run-out slabs to overhung roof cracks, Rumbling Bald will have something for everyone! A group dinner will be held on Saturday at the Azalea Chalet in Chimney Rock, NC. [...]
Join us next Saturday March 15th for our club trip to Leda, TN. Leda is a good place for aspiring leaders with climbs like University Route (5.6), Fanfair (5.7), and Speedway Boogie (5.7+) and also has routes such as Cracked Actor (5.10a) and (Jody’s Route 5.10c/d) that will challenge more [...]
Please join us Tuesday, Mar. 4, 7pm at the Harp Irish Pub in Roswell for our monthly meeting. Our speaker will be Eric Gray, founder of Catalyst Sports. Catalyst Sports is dedicated to providing adaptive climbing opportunities to anyone with a physical disability. Eric has taught people with disabilities how [...]
Once again we will be offering the Climb Safe and Basic Rescue/Self Rescue class led by local climbing guide Scott Perkins. The date for the class is April 26th with a rain date scheduled for May 4th, if needed. The objective of the class is to promote safer climbing practices [...]
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2014 is coming to Atlanta Monday March 17, 2014 at 7 p.m. For more information about Banff World Tour you can check out their website at this link: http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/ Tickets are $15 for General Admission, $13 for students and seniors or $12 for [...]
The American Alpine Club is teaching advanced (ish) rappel techniques at their Rappel class at Stone Summit. Two classes are being offered on Tuesday, March 11: 7:30-9:00pm and Tuesday, April 8: 7:30-9:00pm. To register, email Alex Rowland (deepsouth@americanalpineclub.org).
As many of you are aware Rock and Rave at Stone Summit is back this year and scheduled for March 8. The Atlanta Climbing Club has committed to supporting this event in our neighborhood with all proceeds benefitting: The Southeastern Climbers Coalition, The Access Fund, The Carolina Climbers Coalition and [...]
The next club trip will be to Steele, AL on Saturday, February 8. Steele offers a number of single pitch trad and sport routes on quality southern sandstone. Because it’s a south facing crag, it makes for a good winter climbing destination. We will be carpooling from the Thornton Road [...]
Hello Climbers, It is that time of year, time to “Float the Boat”!! The fundraising bouldering competition event will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 8am. Presented by High Country Outfitters – Atlanta, Unique Outfitters – and The Southeastern Climbers Coalition. Course setting by Bob Cormany & Team Boat [...]
All climbers have dreams. Let the American Alpine Club help you live yours. The American Alpine Club’s Live Your Dream grant powered by The North Face, is designed to help you, the every-day adventurer take your abilities to the next level. The purpose of the Live Your Dream grant is [...]