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Another Round of Pilot Mountain – 22 Weeks Pregnant
Another beautiful fall weekend, another day trip to Pilot Mountain. Only this time the leaves were in spectacular color, making for a gorgeous backdrop the entire day. While I didn’t accomplish anything noteworthy, I certainly enjoyed myself. I got to try out several new pieces of gear, including the latest Phase Quickdraws and Cord Trapper Rope Tarp from Trango. I was even able to get on a few newer routes that were recently bolted. Pole Dancing (5.7) – A great new addition to the cliff, and a much better option for a beginning leader than other nearby routes at similar grades.…Read the rest of this entry →
Craggin’ at Pilot Mountain – 20 Weeks Pregnant
Pilot Mountain brings about a mixed bag of sentiments for most North Carolina climbers. Most beginners LOVE it, and it’s easy to see why – the approach is short, top-roping access is easy, and there are heavy concentrations of routes in the 5.5-5.9 range. However, once climbers get a little bit of experience under their belts, it’s not uncommon for them to suddenly start sneering their nose up at the crag that taught them how to climb. It’s crowded, often overrun with large groups of boy scouts, youth groups, and outdoor meet-ups that may or may not share the same…Read the rest of this entry →
Dixon Bouldering: All’s Well That End’s Well
This weekend marked 7 months (almost to the day) since I broke my ankle on a funky lead fall last winter. I paid my dues in a boot for 6 weeks, worked my butt off on the hangboard, and got back on the sharp end of a rope the second I was given...
