Multi Pitch Climbing in the South East

I'm interested in multi-pitch climbing in the south east. I need a good source of info for basic techniques or someone who might be interested in partnering up for a trip.

CameronPemberton wrote:I'm interested in multi-pitch climbing in the south east. I need a good source of info for basic techniques or someone who might be interested in partnering up for a trip.

The Southeast is a big place. You'll get more responses if you give some more details. Where, what, when, etc.

Specifically I am interested in Looking Glass Rock and Linville Gorge, but I am open to anything in the surrounding states of Tennessee. I would be open for trips any time this summer.

Maybe we should go to T-wall to get some practice in. I heard that there are a couple easy multi-p there.

CameronPemberton wrote:I'm interested in multi-pitch climbing in the south east. I need a good source of info for basic techniques or someone who might be interested in partnering up for a trip.

Do you already know how to lead on gear?

Davis Woody wrote:Maybe we should go to T-wall to get some practice in. I heard that there are a couple easy multi-p there.

I would head toward NC for "easy" multipitch... but I suppose my definition of easy is probably a fair bit lower than most people!

If you have the skills and a knowledgeable partner, NC can be an awesome place to expand your climbing from single pitch into the multipitch domain. My first multipitch routes were out at the Amphitheater in Linville Gorge, simply a beautiful place. I'd highly recommend. Serious consequences there if someone gets injured, though, no easy way out.

To the original poster: I'd check out Selected Climbing in NC. It's a good guide with a nice selection from all over the state.

@ Scott O - Yeah, I have done a few trad leads in the 5.8-5.9 range(single pitch). I also know how to set basic top rope anchors on trees with webbing. I'm interested in the over all process of multi-pitch and the different techniques used to belay from the top and how to switch back and forth from belay position. I would be fine following someone until I have a firm grasp of the knowledge required to do those types of routes.

@TKHouse - I am interested in the north carolina area because it is both close and epic. I love the way the looking glass looks and I feel I would really like the linville gorge as well. Thanks for the input and book recommendation.

Linville Gorge should be your first consideration. Easy, bolted 4-5 pitch routes in the 5.4 to 5.6 range on Table Rock, and 4-5 pitch classic easy trad routes in the amphitheater. Camp on the ridge near the parking lot. Guarantee it's your best option considering your experience level, especially the bolted routes on Table.

Second vote for Table Rock. The bolted anchors let you get the process down with an added feeling of security. Plus, you get to carry a light rack.

Once you have the basic process down, as mentioned above, the Amphitheater is a great place to get lots of mileage at easy grades. Just make sure you have the system down before you go down there. The grades are easy, but it's not a good place to be in need of help.