We have been trying to gain a little power prior to Hound Ears. After a summer of little to no bouldering, we should have started sooner! Friday at Dixon School Road was hot and steamy, yet it was chilly enough Sunday in Linville to wear a light, Mountain Hardwear softshell (thanks Tres!) all day in the shade. The sudden, crisp fall air makes it a perfect time to head to Boone and get your annual chance at the Hound Ears boulders near Boone, NC. Last year was quite chilly, so grab your fuzzy fleece and see ya Friday night at the CCC meeting!
Looking Glass Outfitters is a full service gear shop open 7 Days a week at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest and around the corner from Hendersonville, Brevard & Asheville. www.lookingglassoutfitters.com
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Favorite Places to Climb in NC...
Rumbling Bald RB has it all- Trad climbing, bouldering, slab, steep, stellar cracks-- you name it. This area was recently incorporated into Hickory Nut Gorge State Park and is best climbed in fall through spring, as summer brings on intense heat and oodles of poison ivy. Be sure to park considerately in the newly completed parking lot.
Looking Glass Looking Glass is truly around the corner from our shop! It has everything from classic multipitch moderates like The Nose, to long aid climbs, and steep, classic cracks like Cornflake Crack. The Nose Area and The South Face are popular for groups and moderate climbers. Bring your trad gear- particularly tricams for the tricky eyebrows that Looking Glass is known for!
Linville Gorge Shortoff is a fabulous area to check out some of the steeper routes in western NC. Dopey Duck is a great classic to get your feet wet and Ship Rock, just off The Blue Ridge Parkway, stays cool in summer.
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