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how is T-Wall grading

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Adam Catalano · · Albany, New York · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 355

Doing my first trip to the south in a few weeks and wondering how T-Walls grades are. I'm most familiar with Gunks, JTree, Red Rocks, ADKs.

saxfiend · · Decatur, GA · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 4,221

From my limited experience at Red Rock, I'd say the grades at T-Wall are similar. Probably if you're leading 5.10s anywhere out west, you'll be able to handle them at there. T-Wall routes are easier for the grade than at the Gunks, but I guess the Gunks aren't in line with anywhere else but the Gunks.

If you're coming in a few weeks (May?), you might want to consider Sunset as an alternative to T-Wall. It's going to be a furnace there before too much longer. Sunset on the other hand is west-facing and quite comfortable when the weather gets warmer.

JL

Roodbass · · Chattanooga, TN · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 85

The grading at T-Wall is very similar to the Red Rocks. While you are down here, you definitely need to check out Sunset. The hike in is much easier compared to T-Wall. This is not to say that you should pass on T-Wall, because the two are superb. You might also think about Jamestown, AL. I would recommend getting a dixie cragger (Tennessee) guide. Hope you enjoy the south. It has the best climbing anywhere.

Roodbass · · Chattanooga, TN · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 85

The grading at T-Wall is very similar to the Red Rocks. While you are down here, you definitely need to check out Sunset. The hike in is much easier compared to T-Wall. This is not to say that you should pass on T-Wall, because the two are superb. You might also think about Jamestown, AL. I would recommend getting a dixie cragger (Tennessee) guide. Hope you enjoy the south. It has the best climbing anywhere.

Roodbass · · Chattanooga, TN · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 85

The grading at T-Wall is very similar to the Red Rocks. While you are down here, you definitely need to check out Sunset. The hike in is much easier compared to T-Wall. This is not to say that you should pass on T-Wall, because the two are superb. You might also think about Jamestown, AL. I would recommend getting a dixie cragger (Tennessee) guide. Hope you enjoy the south. It has the best climbing anywhere.

Roodbass · · Chattanooga, TN · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 85

The grading at T-Wall is very similar to the Red Rocks. While you are down here, you definitely need to check out Sunset. The hike in is much easier compared to T-Wall. This is not to say that you should pass on T-Wall, because the two are superb. You might also think about Jamestown, AL. I would recommend getting a dixie cragger (Tennessee) guide. Hope you enjoy the south. It has the best climbing anywhere.

Nick Stayner · · Wymont Kingdom · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 2,315

Slightly stiff compared to a lot of places, I always thought. But outstanding! Some of the best single pitch routes I've ever climbed!

Adam Catalano · · Albany, New York · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 355

much appreciated. I'll be there third week of april, so hopefully not too hot.

Jim Fraley · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 5

The grading is spot on in most cases. Its a great place to climb (I was just there) and it's usually really generous in regards to gear placement. Have a good time and remember to hydrate, it gets hot up there. The pot-point boulders are worht checking out on a rest day, drtopo has good beta.

Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,665
Adam Catalano wrote:Doing my first trip to the south in a few weeks and wondering how T-Walls grades are. I'm most familiar with Gunks, JTree, Red Rocks, ADKs.
T-wall is easier than the gunks, harder than Red Rocks, and completely different than J-tree, which is largely friction climbing and hard to compare.
I always thought Red Rocks was some of the easiest climbing in the country in the middle grades. (5.9-10).
Luke Alford · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 10

If you're coming 3rd week in April, make sure to keep an eye on the hunting closures. You can check the dates here. seclimbers.org/modules.php?…

It says 2008, but that's just a typo. Those are the 2009 spring hunt dates. If you show up and climb on one of those days, you can be fined heavily.

I also agree that Sunset is an excellent warm weather choice.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Southern States
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