T-Wall or Stone Mtn?
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Hey Everybody, |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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I climb alot in Cashiers and enjoy both of the other locations as well. |
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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. |
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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... |
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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... |
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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. |
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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. |