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 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
404-814-0999
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ACC Board Nominations

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jennifer.kemper

Nominations 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. 

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Screening events

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jennifer.kemper
Tomorrow night, Oct 6th there are two screening events:
 
Exum Media Tour at 7pm – 10pm
High Country Outfitters,
3906 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, Georgia
The Marmot/Exum Mountain Guides 80th Anniversary Fall Media Tour! Learn about the rich heritage of North American Mountain Guiding as we follow Exum’s deep history and look ahead to the future. Featuring a comprehensive slideshow, video presentation and of course a Marmot raffle, it should be a great time. Climbing, Powder Skiing, Ski Mountaineering and some of the most amazing photos of the Tetons you will ever see.  All your questions about the Tetons will be answered.  We will have food cooked on the Big Green Egg, story time and more!
 
Patagonia Atlanta Presents:
“A Fine Line” film premiere
A Climbing Film directed by Andrew Kornylak and Josh Fowler, produced by Deadpoint Media (you may remember Andrew from out Sept. meeting)
Thursday, Oct 6, 7:30 pm
Patagonia Atlanta
 “A Fine Line” follows one season with some of the world’s most visionary boulders as they pursue the best – and worst – rock in America, from Alpine Colorado to remote Idaho and the Deep South. Features Jimmy Webb, Brion Voges, Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Peter Beal and other top climbers, “A Fine Line” is a stunning visual meditation on the bouldering lifestyle. What does it take to give all of yourself to the sport, to pioneer new rock, to find “what’s next?” Will you find choss or climbing gold? It’s a find line here.  Join Patagonia Atlanta for this film premiere. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
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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 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.

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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 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

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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 can be purchased in advance for a discounted price at High Country Outfitters.

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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 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!

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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 Tennessee Wall and the T-Wall parking/camping area. The area east of Highway 27 including Edwards Point will remain open to the public during these hunts.

Sep. 17-25
Oct. 13-15,29-30
Nov. 4-6
Nov. 26 – Dec. 1

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September Club Trip to Crowders Mountain

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jennifer.kemper
The club trip this month is at Crowders Mountain on Saturday, September 10th.  Crowders Mountain is a state park located in western North Carolina. In fact, it’s not too far from South Carolina. The rock is of a quartzite that is similar to the rock found around the state.  There are numerous top-roping opportunities as well as sport and trad with ratings ranging from 5.5 to 5.13.
 
We will be meeting at the Indian Trail Park and Ride at 6:45am to carpool from Atlanta. It is highly recommended to not bring dogs, the access trial has some exposed areas that would require lifting and passing a pup.
 
For those of you that would like to meet at the crag here are the coordinates and driving directions:
Take I-85 North to Exit 13 and make a right off the exit and go South. Continue straight thru the stop light where the road name will turn to Archie Whitesides Rd. Continue a couple of miles to Linwood Rd. where you will take a left and then a right into the park access. Don’t forget to fill out the climbing permit at the little box at the trail head. Climbing is free.
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Climbing film premiere at WallCrawler this Friday, Sep. 9

Posted on September 7, 2011 by chuck.parks

This Friday, September 9th at 7pm come out to WallCrawler Rock Club for the premiere of Chuck Fryberger’s new film “The Scene”. There will be a keg of beer, some popcorn, and one sweet raffle prize, as well as some toss-outs.

Film will start at 8pm.

$10 suggested donation. All proceeds benefit the Southeastern Climbers Coalition

WallCrawler Rock Club
1522 Dekalb Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-2122
(404) 371-8997

The Scene Official Trailer from Chuck Fryberger on Vimeo.

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