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!
Hi there, just a quick reminder that our November meeting is on Tuesday, the 1st at 7:00PM. We will meet at: The Harp, 1425 Market Blvd,Roswell, GA 770-645-0118
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 own Frank Nederhand will be presenting.
Things get started at 7:30pm at the High Country Outfitters location in Buckhead. Refreshments will be provided, and a gear raffle will be held to help raise money for continuing research. Tickets are $2.50 in advance, or $5.00 at the door.
High Country Outfitters 3906-B Roswel Rd Atlanta, GA 30342 404-814-0999Nominations are currently open for the 2012 Board for ACC. The nomination period will stay open until our November 1st meeting. We feel we have members that can contribute to our club that cannot make it to our Tuesday evening club meetings, so nominations will be accepted via e-mail. Please remember that both the nominator and nominee must be current members in good standing (paid). One may also nominate themselves. We will verify each nominee is interested in becoming a board member before the election period opens. Simply send to atlantaclimbingclub@yahoo.com with “Nominate” in the subject line.
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 everyone should make their own carpool arrangements. If you’re looking for a ride, you can always post on the Yahoo group and see if anyone else is headed up at the same time.
We will be camping at the Table Rock area in Linville Gorge. We have contacted the rangers and verified that camping permits will not be needed. The Table Rock camping area has trash cans and enclosed pit toilets. There is no running water, so be sure to bring all the water and food you will need for the weekend. DO NOT camp in the picnic areas near the parking lot, as this is prohibited. If you continue up the trail past the bathrooms to the top of the rise, there is plenty of camping along the right side of the trail. I recommend that we try to set up at the last spot on the right. It’s a little bit more of a walk, but that site is well-suited for large groups.
The weather forecast for this weekend looks great. But keep in mind that this is the mountains. Be sure to bring a wind/rain jacket, and enough clothes to stay warm when things get chilly. Walk-off descents are preferred for many of the climbs, so bringing a small pack which you can wear while climbing is also very helpful.
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 October meeting of the Atlanta Climbing Club. Join us on Tuesday Oct. 4 at the Harp Pub as club member David Reed presents a slide show and trip report on his experiences climbing the Rock of Gibraltar.
Our October meeting is on Tuesday, the 4th at 7:00PM. We will meet at: The Harp, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA 770-645-0118
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 can be purchased in advance for a discounted price at High Country Outfitters.
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 and bring gloves, boots, buckets, shovels, picks, axes, saws, hedge trimmers so we can keep Lost Wall looking good. We’ll have cookout and raffle and climb afterwards.
We recommend folks carpool from Atlanta, as parking is limited at the Lost Wall trailhead. We will be leaving the Marietta Park and Ride at 7am to carpool up to Lost Wall.
Hope to see you all there!
