This week someone asked me why I love to climb. They didn’t understand what was so appealing about it. So I’ve been thinking all week about that question and keep coming up with more and more reasons why I love to climb. So I thought I’d list a few here. I’d love if you would add to this list in the comment section!

The Adrenaline Rush

One of the things I seek out in life is new, exciting experiences. Every time I climb, I get that feeling that I am doing something new and exciting and I love the adrenaline rush it gives me as I move up the cliff. I have learned to turn fear into excitement!

The Challenge

I’m always looking for new challenges, and with climbing, there is a limitless lifetime of challenges awaiting me.

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I learned this morning that the Bush administration’s plan to clear cut old growth forests in Oregon has now been overturned by the Obama administration. It’s great to see things happening that are promoting conservation and preservation of the wilderness that we have left and the resources that we have left. (Now for Alaska!) Here is a quote from a press release on the issue: Read the rest of this entry »

It’s amazing to see how many articles have been popping up all over the internet and in print media lately about how having a wilderness experience, whether its climbing, hiking, camping, kayaking, backpacking, etc., can greatly impact your life for years to come. I read another article this morning, this time out of Austrailia, on how having a wilderness experience gives a new perspective on life. They theorize that it’s because when out in nature, you realize how small you are and that you are part of something far bigger. Check out the article here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/03/2616497.htm.

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Linville Gorge is one of the eastern United States’ most beautiful locations. Carved out by the Linville River, the 2000 foot gorge is surrounded by massive cliffs in a beautiful wilderness setting.

The climbing at Linville Gorge is phenomenal, and provides opportunities for beginners as well as advanced climbers.

We will be camping at the Table Rock area of Linville Gorge, along the Mountains to Sea Trail. The climbing will vary from single pitch top roping, to some guided multi pitch climbs to the top of Table Rock. There will be climbing for everyone, no matter your experience level.

Itinerary:

Thursday October 8:

Meet at Table Rock Parking Lot at 10:00am. We will set up camp and have a brief orientation for the trip. We will climb from noon until approximately 5:00pm

Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10:

Climbing at Table Rock and other locations in the Gorge

Sunday October 11:

Climbing at Table Rock until approximately 3:00PM, then returning to camp to pack up and depart for home.

For a climbingpacking list, please see the Forms and Resources section of the website.

To sign up for the trip, or for more information, please fill out the following form: