Hanging out on the anchors after the first rough pitch of Stone Mountain Slab.

Stretching out on the face next to the dirty crack. This is one of the many ways to climb up to the tree ledge, where a bunch of the 3 pitch top-out routes start. If you are going to Stone, climb this instead of the "entrance crack" (a hellish off width)

My friend Andy belaying me on the 1st or 2nd pitch of the Great Arch at Stone Mt., NC. I really like how you can see the texture of the rock at the bottom of the photo. My first post and I'd really appreciate any comments/pointers.

A panoramic picture from the top of the Great Arch. A beautiful (and easy climb) followed by an amazing view.

Tito atop the 3rd pitch of the Pulpit

This is one of the few non-retarded photos I've ever taken. An easy route with perfect protection on beautiful rock - this is my ideal climb!

This was a beautiful day, it was so green out below, and the sky was partly cloudy. this is my favorite crag. this is an awesome rock. photo by corey.

David is hagning out on Storm in a tea cup (5.10a), the first belay station. very sketchy section "for me anyway". beautiful day. the great arch looms in background. photo by corey.

Photo taken from approach of Stone Mountain. Notice the two people on the ledge?

This is Josh climbing the highest boulder in the park.

Mike is about to the shuts, although this is a relatively short pitch, he was unable to place any gear. Not bad for a first lead, good job Mike!

A shot of the dome of granite that is Stone Mountain, taken from the tree ledge, now thats friction!

115' and One bolt.

Alan the 2nd. pitch of the great arch. tree hugger.

Never mind the 5.5 rating, leading this long two-pitch route was a highlight of my trip to Stone Mountain. This exposed second pitch has no real protection apart from a single bolt halfway up the 150 feet of slab climbing. By the time I reached the top, I felt like I'd accomplished something! Photo by Ryan.

Even though it was mid-october, the weather at Stone Mountain was perfect. We were calling across the face to the other climbers, barely raising our voices. The acoustics across the rock are amazing.

Mike and I became heros to a group of Brownies who were out at the park for a trip. They were yelling at us from the meadow, and when I waved back at them, it sounded like a rock star (heh) had just come on the scene. We ran into them on the way down, and had to answer questions for a few minutes. Their chaperones said we had made their day, along with a semi driver who had honked at them on the way up.

After a long day of climbing, it's a rewarding feeling to reach the summit and savour the trip back down the the car. The walk over the top of Stone Mountain is always interesting because of the craters in the rock from from years of water. You can sometimes see little critters swimming around in them.

hello, check this sweet picture of myself leading the famous great arch. yes i know very hard....

Natalie's first trad lead. good easy pitch for it. Pitch 2 of the Great Arch.

mzem919 belaying 2nd up pitch 1 of the Great Arch. Good belay stations for this climb. nice and comfy and warm in the sun. (photo by Natalie)

Finished out the Great Arch. hanging out enjoying the view. Profile pic by Natalie

Photo taken from approx. 800 yds of 4 climbers rapping off of Stone Mountain.

we had the most beautiful weather for a quick trip to stone mtn. i met up with a couple friends from maine and we got 2 great fall days in.