Sand Rock to Foster Falls Combo Outdoor Climb - Sat, Aug 13 2011

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Sand Rock to Foster Falls Combo Outdoor Climb


The Basics:
Event Type:Outdoor Climb
Event Location: Sand Rock, near Leesburg, AL and Foster Falls near Kimball, TN   Outdoor Climb: Sand Rock to Foster Falls Combo Outdoor Climb  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 13 2011  9:00 am >> Sun, Aug 14 2011 9:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 28 2011 9:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 11 2011 11:59 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 12 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Dave
Rob Garner
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
First off: You can absolutely do day 1 of this trip and not do day 2, the minimum climbing ratings at Stone Summit should be 8+ for day one and 10+ for day two. Remember, Everything is Weather Dependent!!!! Please read the whole trip description and You Must Have Required Gear!!!!!
Day 1:
We will head out bright and early to maximize the day. This climb is planned for Sand Rock in Leesburg, AL. Sand Rock is a moderate-challenge climbing area. Although there may be one or two lower-level climbs to maximize your experience,I recommend that you be able to climb at a level that is approximately equivalent to Stone Summit 5.8+ or Atlanta Rocks 5.8. At the end of the day, some people can head back to Atlanta. The rest of us will continue on to Foster Falls area (a pretty scenic drive of a little over an hour) and have dinner in Kimball, TN. The area has both camping and a few cheap hotels all within 5 miles of the Foster Falls hike entrence.

You Will Be Responsible for Your Own Hotel arrangements or Campsite!!! However, I am maintaining a list of people that want to camp to share a campsite. Email me if you want to be on that list and I'll send back the completed list a week before the trip with my reccomended places to camp so you can get in touch with each other (or I may just camp with you, still debating).

Day 2: Grab your breakfast and break camp. I expect everyone on the optional second day of the trip to meet me at the Foster Falls Parking area at 8:30 AM, we will hike in for some of the best sport and top ropeing climbs in the SouthEast. I do have to remind everyone though, this is not a begginner friendly area.

Both Days
Everyone will need to have their own shoes, harness, and belay device.You will need to know how to top-rope belay.
If the trip leader has never climbed with you, you may be asked to do a short safety check. Climbing will be top-rope style with ropes set for you.
If you want to lead climb, you are expected to observe all safety precautions including having a helmet while leading, and wearing a daisy/loop chain.
If you have your own rope and are willing to allow others to climb on it, please contact the trip leader. The size of the trip will expand to include you. An additional rope is the ONLY way this trip will expand its maximum group size.

A word on Times. we gain an hour on the way there, so 9:00 AM Sandrock time is 10:00 AM Atlanta time. I use Sand Rock local time above so in Alanta Time this event starts at 10:00 AM

Required Items to Bring:
Top Rope Climbing List:
Harness
Climbing Shoes
Belay Device
Water

If you are doing both days you need:
personal items if staying in a hotel
appropriate tent/sleeping bags etc. if camping.

If you wish to do any lead climbing you also need:
Helmet
Daisy Chain/Personal Protection
Rope
Quickdraws and/or Trad Gear


Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snacks, Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Lawn Chair

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take the exit onto I-75 N toward Marietta/Chattanooga
Take exit 285 for Red Top Mountain Rd 0.4 mi
Turn left at Red Top Mountain Rd SE 0.6 mi
Turn right at GA-3 N/US-41 N/Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE 9.3 mi
Take the ramp onto GA-20 W/US-411 S
Continue to follow US-411 S
23.7 mi
Turn right at GA-53 W/US-411 S/Cave Spring Rd SW 9.5 mi
Turn right at Alabama St 0.4 mi
Continue onto US-411 S/Gadsden Rd SW
Continue to follow US-411 S 23.5 mi
Slight right at AL-25 S/AL-68 W/US-411 S/Main St
Continue to follow AL-25 S/AL-68 W/US-411 S 3.4 mi
Turn right at AL-68 W/Industrial Blvd
Continue to follow AL-68 W 2.7 mi
Turn left at Valley St 1.5 mi
Turn left at Rock City Ave 0.6 mi
Turn right at County Rd 70/Rock City Ave 2.8 mi
Arrive Sand Rock Gravel Lot
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):170Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $68.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:
WEATHER DEPENDENT!!!!!!
A word on Times. we gain an hour on the way there, so 9:00 AM Sandrock time is 10:00 AM Atlanta time. I use Sand Rock local time above so in Alanta Time this event starts at 10:00 AM
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