Rock Climbing

[scubawinger]

Some of us are going to Blue Hole on Sunday around 2pm to do some climbing and or rappeling. I have two extra harnesses but Aaron has dibbs on one of them.

Post up if ya want to go and let us know what gear you have so we can see if we have enough for everyone.

I have
1 Petzel harness (mine)
2 Blue Water harnesses 16" to 45" waist
2 Figure 8's
1 ATC
3 locking carabiners
200' of Blue Water static rope

[Mud&Rox]

im there...I got a rope and all the gear to set up for top rope and/or reppel. I only have the gear I need aside from an extra ATC...again remember the leather gloves

[Adurbin]

Im there! Daniel, do you have dynamic rope right?

[scubawinger]

Daniel's is dynamic. I found out that you can do top rope with static but not when you anchor point is below you. It can't take that much shock load.

[Adurbin]

Daniel's is dynamic. I found out that you can do top rope with static but not when you anchor point is below you. It can't take that much shock load.

My back cant take that much shock load, you ever took a fall on static, it hurts.

[scubawinger]

I have but it's been 11 years. I personaly don't plan on falling:icon_mrgreen::tongue3:

[Adurbin]

I have but it's been 11 years. I personaly don't plan on falling:icon_mrgreen::tongue3:

Me either, but hey, stuff happens

[Mud&Rox]

"if you never fall, you will never rise"

and yes I have 60m (197') dynamic 9.9mm

[JKcaveman]

I'll try to make it, just not sure right now.
I would like to invite any of you who are interested to come to:

Our caving club is going to have vertical practice @ Appalachian Caverns on Sunday Feb. 8th. We will set up about 10am and have practice available for most of the day. This is a chance to practice rappelling and using rope climbing systems. We will have many rappel and climbing systems that can be tried out. Our instructors wrote the vertical rescue book, so they are the best. We practice in the entrance room of the cave, so it is indoors. We have rappels rigged up in the 35-40' range. They are not so tall to be as intimidating for beginners, but we can give some problems to work on for anyone experienced as well.
If anyone is interested, please RSVP me so I'll know who to expect.

[Mud&Rox]

I'll try to make it, just not sure right now.
I would like to invite any of you who are interested to come to:

Our caving club is going to have vertical practice @ Appalachian Caverns on Sunday Feb. 8th. We will set up about 10am and have practice available for most of the day. This is a chance to practice rappelling and using rope climbing systems. We will have many rappel and climbing systems that can be tried out. Our instructors wrote the vertical rescue book, so they are the best. We practice in the entrance room of the cave, so it is indoors. We have rappels rigged up in the 35-40' range. They are not so tall to be as intimidating for beginners, but we can give some problems to work on for anyone experienced as well.
If anyone is interested, please RSVP me so I'll know who to expect.

sounds like a blast! im in! EDIT: I might be out of town...willl know closer to the end of the month, will be there if im in town

[scubawinger]

me and you have already talked about this so you know im in. I may have to follow someone since I dont have a clue where im going

[Adurbin]

I'll try to make it, just not sure right now.
I would like to invite any of you who are interested to come to:

Our caving club is going to have vertical practice @ Appalachian Caverns on Sunday Feb. 8th. We will set up about 10am and have practice available for most of the day. This is a chance to practice rappelling and using rope climbing systems. We will have many rappel and climbing systems that can be tried out. Our instructors wrote the vertical rescue book, so they are the best. We practice in the entrance room of the cave, so it is indoors. We have rappels rigged up in the 35-40' range. They are not so tall to be as intimidating for beginners, but we can give some problems to work on for anyone experienced as well.
If anyone is interested, please RSVP me so I'll know who to expect.

Im there don! I need to get your books back to you anyhow.

[XJmudder]

calling for snow all weekend!

[scubawinger]

That should make it interesting then

[Mud&Rox]

weatherbug says mostly sunny 45, I borrowed some extra gear so, if someone needs something post up I might just have it

[XJmudder]

yeah they changed the forecast yesterday ;)

[Mud&Rox]

so who all is coming out tomorrow? I have enough gear for two more to come and give it a shot. I'll be up there about 1 to start setting up a top rope. and Elkin should be up there around 2 to set up a rappel line. anyone is welcome just bring a set of gloves and be ready for a good time.see everyone tomorrow!

[scubawinger]

Daniel i will most likly meet you there at 1 so we can scope out the best spots to set up close together. If anyone needs a ride let me know i have some room

[Adurbin]

Be there at uno on de clock-o.

[Adurbin]

We Had a blast today! I had forgotten how much fun rockclimbing is. Heres a link to some pics:

blue hole climbing 01-25-2009 pictures by aaronsjeep - Photobucket

Sorry they are all of me, my wife is partial I guess :)

[scubawinger]

Here are a few that I took

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/BlueHole2.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/BlueHole5.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/BlueHole6.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/BlueHole7.jpg

[tjrockcrawler]

I hear that there are some plans for backbone this weekend? If so, I"m interested.

Assuming you have heavy duty gear.

[XJmudder]

Yes the plans are in the making.

[Adurbin]

Yep, cant wait, just hope its not too cold.

[Adurbin]

Hey guys, Check this out, its in Asheville

http://www.climbmaxnc.com/

[scubawinger]

I'm all for a few trips there. I have a 12 passanger van that we can use to make the trip and everyone ride together and save on fuel. We can use the van for any trip I just need a couple days notice to set the seats in.

[scubawinger]

Hay Daniel how did Lacy's pics turn out and where are they:icon_mrgreen:

[Mud&Rox]

sorry guys my computer and internet is on the frizt. i can read the posts but i can only post a reply be my phone. I willget the pics posted tomorrow from work, they are pretty sweet. im in for backbone sunday, anytime. Climbmax is a great indoor gym. its not very tall but great place to practice. they have an outdoor wall that has a sweet line on it.when im not so broke we need to go for sure!

[Adurbin]

I cant wait for Sunday, Backbone is one of my favorite spots on the planet, and where i first climbed.

[Mud&Rox]

it should be partly sunny and 49 so far....here are the pics I got from blue hole. Lacy wanted me to let anyone know that she will print the pics any size and even frame and mat em so if anyone sees any of they want just let me know..
climbing blue hole pictures by Mud_and_Rox_D1 - Photobucket

[tjrockcrawler]

Don't throw stones, but I just remembered a prior engagement I committed to.