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Climbing in Georgia

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Joey Jarrell · · SLC · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 145

Hey guys,
I am headed to Northern Georgia next week and I am wondering if there is anything worth climbing near Blue Ridge.

Probably too cold?

I would be looking to climb moderate (5.9 to 5.11) sport routes.
If its too cold outdoors, is there a gym near there?

Thanks!

Mark O'Neal · · Nicholson, GA · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 3,323

Try the White Wall at Mt Yonah. It's good this time of year. You can then double back and try some of the climbs on the Lowers.

Joey Jarrell · · SLC · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 145

How is coopers gap for bouldering?

Any classics in that area?

Jeff Mekolites · · Atlanta, GA · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 5,250

You are about 1 1/2 hours to Chattanooga (T Wall), Clayton (Tallullah Gorge) and La Fayette (Rock Town). I would consider those options and skip the coopers place... These are also great winter destinations.

george wilkey · · travelers rest sc · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 235

it's never too cold to climb in the southeast, however, rain can be a problem especially this year. watch the weather.

there is no sport area where you are going only climbing areas that contain a few sport routes. if you are not a trad climber you may want to stick to rocktown or sandrock AL to get the most bang for your buck. otherwise, you may spend a lot of time looking and very little climbing.

sandrock actually has quite a few sport routes by southeastern standards and you can always fill in between climbs with some great bouldering.

Joey Jarrell · · SLC · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 145

Thanks guys!!

I love bouldering but I have zero experience trad climbing

rob rebel · · Bend, OR · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 5

If you want to boulder I would highely recommend Rocktown.

Joey Jarrell · · SLC · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 145
rob rebel wrote:If you want to boulder I would highely recommend Rocktown.
Damn Rocktown looks pretty badass!
Are there any guidebooks?
Jon Powell · · LAWRENCEVILLE GEORGIA · Joined Jan 2012 · Points: 110

From Blue Ridge you are 2 hours from Sand Rock and the hike is like 5 minute from the car. It drys pretty quick and is normally sunny. Mt Yonah is right at an hour from Blue Ridge with about a 45 minute hike to the lowers and white wall. The main face which has some pretty moderate to easy sport routes was wet today (December 27) and had some ice on the left side. The lowers where completely dry climbing.

Joey Jarrell · · SLC · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 145

I think I'm gonna stick to bouldering. I won't have to rely on non climbing relatives to belay me haha.

Sounds like rocktown is perfect

Mark O'Neal · · Nicholson, GA · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 3,323

You're pretty close to the Coopers Gap boulders. Admittedly though you'll have a better time at Rock Town.

Joey Jarrell · · SLC · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 145

Sounds like coopers is highball. I doubt I'll bring my crash pad. I only packed shoes and chalk.

So I'm thinking I'll work a problem or two at rock town while from relatives hike or watch :)

Jon Powell · · LAWRENCEVILLE GEORGIA · Joined Jan 2012 · Points: 110
JoeyJa wrote:I think I'm gonna stick to bouldering. I won't have to rely on non climbing relatives to belay me haha. Sounds like rocktown is perfect
Not throwing judgment just asking a legit questions and I hate to get off subject but where you considering letting a novice belay you? (you mentioned non climber)
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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