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ryan112ryan
Dec 7, 2004, 4:21 AM
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wondering if anyone knew about rumbling bald in NC, what routes you can setup TR climbs on? im going out there this wends. and im looking for 5.5 to 5.8 mabye 5.9 nothing more though. ive heard that there are some, but the route database doesn't list any. if you don't know any, what are other climbs in western NC besides snakes den that would fit the above description.
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josephine
Dec 7, 2004, 7:20 AM
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josephine moved this thread from General to Regional Discussions.
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noell
Dec 7, 2004, 12:22 PM
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Now, I do not frequent the Bald, but I do know that there's not a bunch of TR there. Now, if you wanted some awesome single/two pitch trad routes, some NC crack climbin', a little scarey slab, awesome bouldering - you'd be in the right place. If you wanna TR some moderate routes, head north to Pilot mountain, you can TR til your heart's content!
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bumblie
Dec 7, 2004, 12:56 PM
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The only routes at Rumbling Bald that you can set up a TR must be led first.
NC toprope crags are Pilot, Crowders, Moores Wall boulders, the Chimneys at Linville and a select few routes at Ship Rock.
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cjstudent
Dec 7, 2004, 1:24 PM
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In reply to: The only routes at Rumbling Bald that you can set up a TR must be led first. NC toprope crags are Pilot, Crowders, Moores Wall boulders, the Chimneys at Linville and a select few routes at Ship Rock.
And at ship the park service doesn't want trails cut at the top of the crag so the only real TR routes are:
Gumfighter (11d)
Borrowed Time (9)
Harpoon (10a)
Anguish of Captain Bligh (11d)
Lots of people TR Edge of a Dream and Lost at Sea. Don't do it unless u lead one of the routes to get to the top. You threaten our access.
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j_ung
Dec 7, 2004, 1:32 PM
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You could probably TR some of the highball problems in the boulderfield, but I'm afraid you'd have trouble finding the grades you're looking for. I agree with the others who recommended Pilot Mtn.
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iltripp
Dec 7, 2004, 2:19 PM
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If you're going to the bald, you should plan on bouldering and not top-roping.
Last time I was there, it seemed that there might have been a gulley near that Cereal Buttress that you might be able to scramble up. I didn't bother to check it out though, so I don't know if it went all the way up and provided access to any anchors. Probably not worth the effort.
Go to the bald and pull down on some boulders or go to pilot and top-rope.
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jakemojo13
Dec 7, 2004, 3:13 PM
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Crowders or Pilot depending on which is closer for you.
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gneiss
Dec 7, 2004, 3:44 PM
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There isn't much at the bald to toprope. However, you can toprope bearhunt and some new bolted climb next to it. Not sure if it's worth the drive for those 2 though. Pilot is probably a much better idea.
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ryan112ryan
Dec 7, 2004, 10:33 PM
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bad new all, i just got back from the doctors, i mess my ankle up nicley, i can't go climbing tomaroow!! :(
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ftheindoors
May 31, 2005, 4:50 AM
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your best bet without a doubt is at crowders. its a freakin awesome rock with many much top rope routes. try out gumbies. even if you slip you still get the thrill of a good swing.
DO IT!!
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