http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/rss/ North America/United States/North Carolina/Central/Stone Mountain State Park en-us (C) 2005 5 Rating: 5 - One of my favorite routes. It is just hard enough to make it interesting and easy enough to climb with no difficulties. This should be on every Stone Mountain visitor's checklist. For those expecting lots of bolts due to the close proximity of those down low, make sure you are ready for the runout because the bolts become less and less. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=27656 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 3 - Don't fall. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=43740 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 4 - Again, I took the line to the the ledge that is located between the Block Route and the true line for U-Slot. I just aim for the v shaped notch in the overlap and blast through it. There is a good spot to place a cam about halfway up and I usually place another cam or two before making the move up through the v-notch but there isn't really anything else for pro. I would recommend going this way for those tired of the regular lines to the left and right. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=27290 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 4 - What a fun little one pitch route. I like it better each time I climb it. I would highly recommend using this to start Dixie Crystals. I never see anyone climbing in this area so it is easy to jump on. The only real crux is protected by a bolt so it is relatively safe. The traverse can be made several different ways. I always go across up high but my climbing partner is a bit short and finds it easier to step down and cross a little lower. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=108215 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 4 - I used this route to access Great White Way. Not only did I have to traverse to the belay on Dixie Crystals but I had to traverse from there to the tree ledge. I personally don't mind traverses but my partner didn't care much for it. He knew if he fell he would swing quite a bit since I placed little protection. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=108215 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 4 - I don't understand why there are not more climbers on this route. I have only seen one party on this line over the last three years. It does involve a lot of angled traversing but it is quite fun. I led the first two pitches to gain access to Dream On. I don't like claiming ascents when I didn't complete the climb but I have climbed the last two pitches before and only the third pitch is even worth an attempt. The first two pitches are where the good stuff is at. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=108216 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 4 - I like to throw this one in from time to time to mix it up a little. The traction on this route is excellent until you hit the loose rock near the top. Really, you can climb anywhere on this route and stick to the rock. I usually just keep up my momentum and never bother to look for holds. This is an excellent warm-up to start out the day. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=47550 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 5 - We climbed this as a warm-up and I had initially intended to brag about 5.10's Warhawk approach shoes. I had been using them as climbing shoes and lead all five pitches of the Pulpit with ease. I climbed the first pitch of Autumn Speaks and about halfway up I started losing traction. The rubber was just rubbing off the soles of my shoes. It is very soft to begin with and I am guessing it just got too hot. I have only worn them a few times prior and there are already holes in the soles. I would stick with standard climbing shoes for better durability. It was a perfect day for climbing though and we were the only people on the rock. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=46487 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 5 - It's hard to believe that the rock was free of climbers on such a beautiful day. The weather was perfect and it was wonderful to see everything turning green. This is one of the best full length moderates at Stone and is usually devoid of climbers. I always climb the slab just left of the arete on pitch 3 up to the anchors to make it more fun. I lead all pitches including the easy fifth pitch to the top. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=96390 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 Rating: 5 - I had a newcomer with me today and he wanted something a little better than the usual beginner routes so I chose this one. It was a little hot but the traction was good and a nice breeze kept it bearable. As usual for this time of year, we had the rock to ourselves. http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/review.cgi?ID=96390 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700