Tennessee Wall Rock Climbing - Sat, Apr 13 2013

Tennessee Wall Rock Climbing

The Basics:

Event Type:

Outdoor Climb

Event Location:

T-Wall, outside Chattanooga, TN

Outdoor Climb: Tennessee Wall Rock Climbing

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 13 2013 9:00 am >> Sat, Apr 13 2013 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Jan 4 2013 8:41 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 11 2013 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

2 Miles

Trip Leader(s):

Dave

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Hey, everybody. This is our chance to check out the single largest climbing area for about 300 miles in any direction. With 350 routes available (4x Stone Summit's size), this is also new area for the AOC. It is a little bit challenging (You should climb a minimum of a Stone Summit 9, climbing around a Stone Summit 10 is preferable.) and primarily trad.

We normally don't do many trad areas in the AOC, but in this case, a group of experienced climbers from the Atlanta Climbing Club will be on hand to help us get the ropes set up and keep the trip running smoothly. (Those of you interested in more advanced climbing styles and techniques may also have some questions for the senior climbers with 10 to 20 years climbing experience.)

In addition to a certain level of climbing skill, it is important that you have your own climbing shoes, harness, and belay device. You need to know how to belay and have at least some practice climbing indoors before joining this trip.

If anyone leads trad and has appropriate gear, let me know, and you'll have the chance to lead climb on this trip as well.

Required Items to Bring:

Rock Climbing Harness, Rock Climbing Shoes, Belay Device, Water,

Optional but very helpful: Rope and Anchors (I know only a few people have these)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Daisy Chain

Snacks

Climbing Helmet

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head North on I-75 into TN, take exit for I-24-W,

Follow 24-W until you see an exit for US 27-N from there:

Take US 27 north. About a mile after crossing the Tennessee River, exit on 127 north (Signal Mountain Road). Continuing toward Signal Mountain about 1.5 miles, turn left on Suck Creek Road (27 west). Continue about four miles (past a cement plant) to a bridge over Suck Creek and make an immediate left onto Mullens Cove Road (aka River Canyon Road). Follow this road through a residential area along the river for about six miles to the campsite parking lot for T-Wall. The trail to the crag starts a short distance from the parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $100.00 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:

"All participants are responsible for their own safety and the safety of the group. You are responsible for bringing your own equipment in good condition, having knowledge of its proper use, and using it. We recommend wearing all safety equipment; if you choose not to do so, you do so at your own risk. Also if you fail to follow the trip leader's safety guidelines, you may be excluded from the event."

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.