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T-Wall or Stone Mtn?

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Chrestman Chrestman · · Highlands, North Carolina · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 0

Hey Everybody,

I know I am asking to compare apples to oranges here but this is the skinny.

I am faced with three days to do nothing but spend it climbing in early December. I was thinking Stone Mtn, for my love of long routes, friction, and scary ass slab runouts, but I have never climbed at Stone. The T-wall came to mind as well, it would give me the chance to work on some crack skills as well as enjoy good old fashion redneck fun, and yet again I have not climbed at T-wall either. My climbing roots are solely in Cashiers Valley, Looking Glass, and just recently I made a trip to Linville Gorge. I will be doing all of the leading on the trip and I am just looking for some opinions from people that I don't know. What would you do?

Thanks,

Matt

Chuck Parks · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 2,190

If I were in your shoes, I'd probably pick T-Wall because it's something new. Different rock, different style of climbing. It also has the advantage of free camping, and downtown Chattanooga is a short drive away if you want to go into town.

But if you are certain your true passion lies in friction and long runouts, then of course Stone Mountain wins hands down.

Chuck Parks · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 2,190

Oh yeah, and T-Wall is closed to climbing Nov. 26 - Dec. 1 for a managed deer hunt. It's open for the rest of the year after that.

nbrown · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 7,718

T wall is fun for sure, but Stone is some of the finest pure friction climbing on the planet. Either choice would be good. FYI, if you climb at Stone there should be ample camping in the park this time of year, but be aware that you'll be locked in at night (like all NC state parks that I know of).

BirminghamBen · · Birmingham, AL · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 1,620

I climb alot in Cashiers and enjoy both of the other locations as well.

For variety (and redneckery of the sort that nary exists in Western NC), I'd suggest the TWall...plus the drive across 64 is very pleasing.

Then again, Stone sure is appealling...in a dank basement, hog-tied, 'thank you ma'am, may I have another' sort of way....

You sicko.

Rob Rives · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 150
BirminghamBen wrote:I climb alot in Cashiers and enjoy both of the other locations as well. For variety (and redneckery of the sort that nary exists in Western NC), I'd suggest the TWall...plus the drive across 64 is very pleasing. Then again, Stone sure is appealling...in a dank basement, hog-tied, 'thank you ma'am, may I have another' sort of way.... You sicko.
+1 for Stone Mountain and masochism.
Jeff Mekolites · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 5,250

I would vote for T - Wall. Besides all the other above great reasons, you 'might' get slightly better weather at T Wall. And there is nothing better than that sun drenched wall on a 40 degree day... climbing in a t shirt... And the way the sun drops down in the evening and lights up that sandstone... Cold beer in the parking lot... damn...

nbrown · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 7,718

BTW, beer is not allowed in NC state parks, even in camp. And they are pretty adamant about that at Stone Mtn. Just a heads up...

Tom Caldwell · · Clemson, S.C. · Joined Jun 2009 · Points: 3,623

I would choose TWall for the sheer variety of climbing. Stone Mountain is a lot of repeating a move or two. TWall has a few "lower angle" climbs that are very fun, but nothing as low angle as Stone. TWall is right next to a fun town also.

Scott Phil · · NC · Joined May 2010 · Points: 258

You're in the area, so odds are that you will climb both areas eventually. For this trip check the weather before you finalize your plans. A full day in the sun at Stone Mountain would be my preference if is is really cold (but not too windy). FYI, I like the National Weather Service site.

Weather.gov

Use the zoom feature on the map to get the predictions for each mountain. You can also locate areas by city name or zipcode.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Southern States
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