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Saturday climbing trip to Palisades, AL

Posted on March 9, 2012 by chuck.parks

The club climbing trip for March is this Saturday the 10th to Palisades, that is, to Blount County Palisades Park on Ebell Mountain near Oneonta, Alabama.  We will meet at the Thornton Road Park and Ride at 7:00 am to … Continue reading →

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Memorial service for Jerry Dodgen

Posted on December 7, 2011 by chuck.parks

As many of you have heard by now, Jerry Dodgen passed away early this week. Jerry was a founding member of the Atlanta Climbing Club, and helped mentor many climbers from Atlanta and beyond over the years. A memorial service … Continue reading →

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Holiday party on Dec. 6

Posted on November 29, 2011 by chuck.parks

On Tuesday, Dec. 6 we’ll be having our annual Holiday Party at the Harp Irish Pub in Roswell. Food will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase from the pub. Friends, family and visitors are welcome to come … Continue reading →

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Voting for the new board

Posted on November 29, 2011 by chuck.parks

We sent an email out to all paid members today regarding voting for next year’s board members. If you didn’t receive a voting email, please contact us and let us know!

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Alpine Climbing Slide Show this Friday, Oct. 28

Posted on October 26, 2011 by chuck.parks

This Friday, Oct. 28 the American Alpine Club and High Country Outfitters present a slide show about recent environmental expeditions to the Himalayas and the Andes Mountains to determine global warming and air pollution impacts. Dr. John All and our … Continue reading →

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Trip to Linville Gorge, Oct. 8-9

Posted on October 5, 2011 by chuck.parks

This weekend is our fall trip to Linville Gorge. Located in the Pisgah National Forest near Morganton, NC, Linville Gorge offers multi-pitch climbing on quartzite with spectacular views. Folks will be leaving at different times based on their schedules, so … Continue reading →

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Meeting at the Harp, Tuesday, Oct 4th

Posted on October 3, 2011 by chuck.parks

When climbers see the Rock of Gibraltar in those ads for Prudential, they’re probably not thinking about life insurance – they’re wondering what it would be like to climb that big rock. Well, now you can find out at the … Continue reading →

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Reel Rock Film Tour this Thursday

Posted on September 20, 2011 by chuck.parks

Thursday, Sep. 22 at 7:00pm the Reel Rock Film Tour festival will be showing at Lefont Theaters in Sandy Springs. All proceeds benefit the Southeastern Climbers Coalition. Check out High Country Outfitters web site for details, including a trailer. Tickets … Continue reading →

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Lost Wall trail day this Saturday, Sep. 17

Posted on September 15, 2011 by chuck.parks

This Saturday is our annual Adopt a Crag at Lost Wall near Lafayette, GA. Since 2000, doing our part to show the DNR we care about where we climb! Trail maintenance, erosion control, trash removal, clearing debris… Meet at 9am … Continue reading →

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T-Wall hunting closures for fall 2011

Posted on September 13, 2011 by chuck.parks

Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area will be holding managed deer hunts on the dates listed below. The area west of Highway 27 (Suck Creek Road) will be closed to visitors except hunters on these dates. This includes … Continue reading →

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