Atlanta Climbing Club

January and February Trip Report

jennifer.kemper — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:02:47 +0000

You will recall that the January Atlanta Climbing Club trip was to T-Wall. About 15 hardy climbers braved the 30% chance of rain and made the drive to Chattanooga, TN. We were encouraged by no rain and patches of sunlight between Cartersville and Chattanooga. But on the other side of Chattanooga, the rain started. Nevertheless, we hiked up to T-Wall and found the rock wet. Even Art under the big roof had water on its corner crack in places. We bailed and went to Urban Rocks, the indoor rock climbing gym in Chattanooga. After several hours everyone was worn out and we went to Lupi’s for pizza and beer before heading home.

The February Climbing Club trip was to Jamestown, AL. Again, about 15 hardy climbers braved the cold, wind, and 10% chance of precipitation. Leaving Atlanta at 7am, it was 43 degrees F but had dropped to 27 degrees by the time we reached Jamestown. The winds were 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph that almost pushed the cars off the road. The farm road was passable with no fallen trees and the hike to the cliff line uphill but short enough. From left to right, Jim Allison lead Winter’s Respite 5.8 and top-roped Pumpkin Spice 5.10a. Mark Vonder Meulen top-roped The Great Stumpkin 5.10c after leading Pumpkin Patches 5.9+. Russ Moore lead Yum Yum Tree 5.7+. Denmark Blount lead Art Of Darkness 5.9 and set up a top-rope on Animal Farm 5.10. Gary Latimer lead Truth Or Consequences 5.8. Mark Vonder Meulen lead Medusa Tree 5.9 after falling on the 5.11 variation over the bulge. Denmark Blount lead the Wild Iris 5.9 crack under the power lines. All were anxious for their turn to climb to generate body heat. Fortunately the cliff sheltered us from most of the wind. The morning was overcast with occasional breaks in the clouds and occasional light mistings of snow flakes. The afternoon had more sun than clouds but it cooled off once the sun went behind the mountain. Sherry and Daniel left early for a concert. Jonathan and Dan headed for I-59 with plans for Hoserpens on Sunday. Aaron, Dustin, and Robbie headed for home as Dustin needed to get back to his wife and new baby girl. The remaining 9 including Danielle, Mark O’Neal, Tim, Frank, … headed for Las Palmas in Rome for Mexican food and beer. After a great day of climbing and full stomachs, we headed home, with the car Tim was riding in stopping at DQ for a blizzard.

Denmark Blount 2/12/2012

Club Climbing trip at Jamestown Saturday

jennifer.kemper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:07:03 +0000

The club climbing trip for this month is this Saturday the 11th at Jamestown. This is a Southeastern Climbers Coalition Preserve, for more info about the climbing area visit the SCC website. We will meet at the Marietta Park and Ride at 7am to carpool, this is highly recommended as there is not a lot of parking at the crag.

Club meeting Tuesday Feb 7th

jennifer.kemper — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:56:41 +0000

The club meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7th, 7:00PM at The Harp 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA 770-645-0118. Scott Perkins an ACC member and local climbing guide will show us some images from adventure climbs and then discuss a … Continue reading →

Float the Boat Postponed

jennifer.kemper — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:58:29 +0000

FYI the Float the Boat Bouldering Competition has been postponed due to inclement weather until Saturday the 28th. However, the pre-comp party at High Country Outfitters will still take place on Friday the 20th.

Float The Boat Bouldering Competition

jennifer.kemper — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:30:07 +0000

Hello climbers,

Reminding everybody about the bouldering competition at Boat Rock on Saturday the 21st of January. Presented by High Country Outfitters – Atlanta, Unique Outfitters, Sweetwater, and Jason’s Deli – and The Southeastern Climbers Coalition, course setting by Bob Cormany & Team Boat Rock, All proceeds go to help save Boat Rock!! Sign in is at 8:00am and the comp starts at 10:00am. Even if you do not plan on competing come and enjoy there will be food, beer, and fun!!

Boat Rock is located at 1221 Boat Rock Road in southwest Atlanta, Georgia 30331. Parking is at the Sandtown Gymnasium located at 5320 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA 30331. The rain date is set for Sunday, January 22nd.

For more information visit:

http://seclimbers.org/modules.php?name=NuCalendar&op=ShowEvent&month=1&day=28&year=2012&eventid=4

Also don’t miss…..

High Country Outfitters and The Southeastern Climbers Coalition present an evening of Music, Wine, Beer, Hors d’oeurves and Andrew Kornylak’s film ” A Fine Line”. Benefitting Boatrock and the SCC

Boatrock Float the Boat Comp Pre-Comp Kick Off Party
Friday, January 20th
7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
at High Country Outfitters (in Buckhead) Atlanta Georgia
Complimentary Sweetwater Beer and wine, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m

Admission: $5 per person donation. Complimentary admission to all comp participants, pre-registration for the comp available

Food and drinks by the HC Green Egg Crew, Sweetwater Brewery, Cafe Sunflower, and Napoli’s Pizza.

Raffle to support the Southeastern Climbers Coalition
Andrew Kornylak and Josh Fowler’s film “A Fine Line” will show at 8:30.

Club Trip Saturday the 7th to T-Wall

jennifer.kemper — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:43:34 +0000

Our January trip Saturday the 7th is to Tennessee Wall. Located just north of Chattanooga, T-Wall offers a wealth of classic traditional climbs on southern sandstone.

We will be meeting at the Marietta Park and Ride at 7:00am to carpool from Atlanta. Those who wish to meet us at the T-Wall parking lot should plan to be there around 9:30am Eastern time.

January Meeting Tuesday the 3rd

jennifer.kemper — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:01:59 +0000

Hope you all have been enjoying the holidays!! The year has of course gone by quick with lots of great climbing done:) The club meeting will be on Tuesday, January 3rd, 7:00 at The Harp 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA 770-645-0118. Our Speaker will be David Sypes and he will talk about his Mexico canyon and Half Dome hike trips. We have selected a new board for the 2012 year, which happens to be the club’s 20th anniversary. I would like to thank the 2011 board for all the hard work.

So here are the results:
President = Denmark
Trip Coordinator = Tim
Program Coordinator = Jim
Access/Trail Days = Kelly
Communications = Jen
Past President = Chuck
Treasurer = Cathi

One more thing…..Cathi would like to remind everyone that being a new year also means dues are due…

December club trip

jennifer.kemper — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:53:33 +0000

The club trip is this Saturday; the destination is originally set for Tallulah Gorge. However, this may have to change; it was brought to our attention that the park would not give out climbing permits last Sunday due to there being dew on the rock. In the event of damp rock plan B will be Currahee Mountain. If the gorge trip is canceled we will try and reschedule it for the January trip. We will meet at 7:00 at the Indian Trial Park and Ride.

Memorial service for Jerry Dodgen

chuck.parks — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:17:02 +0000

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 will be held at 2pm this Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Oglethorpe Hill Chapel of H.M. Patterson & Son. Here is the address:

4550 Peachtree Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30319

We will be postponing the Tallulah Gorge climbing trip till the following weekend (Dec. 17). More details will follow about that soon.

Holiday party on Dec. 6

chuck.parks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:40:40 +0000

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 along and join in the festivities. The party starts at 7:00pm.

For those interested in participating, we’ll be doing a white elephant gift exchange again this year. Gifts should be (somehow) climbing-related, and preferably in the $20 – $25 range. Guests are in no way required to participate in the gift exchange, but you have to bring a gift to get a gift!

Thanks to everyone for another wonderful year of climbing and friendship. I look forward to seeing you at the party!