Climbmax

[Mud&Rox]

so do we wanna got something started for a van trip to climbmax? im down to go anytime in the next few weeks. Asmost know my schedule is wide open this time of year, so just whenever it fits to everyone elses schedule. I think this will be a great chance for everyone to get a refreasher corse on comands and proper belay techniques.what is everyone's thoughts........

[XJmudder]

I would love to go.

[Adurbin]

Im game for whenever. Dons course this sunday, backbone next....What other weekend is good for everyone?

[tjrockcrawler]

Backbone is the 15th; according to your other post.

[Derrickalda]

where is the closest climbmax? i haven't been to a climbmax since they first opened in Phoenix back in the day.

[Mud&Rox]

Ashville

[scubawinger]

Well I think there may have been some mix ups on dates.

This weekend (1/31 and 2/1) there is no climb planed however I can't go. I have promised my girls I would take them to do some rappeling if I can find some place with a good short drop to teach them on.

Next weekend (2/7 and 2/8) is the training with Don's group

The following weekend (2/14 and 2/15) is Backbone although I thought that this was originaly planned (when we were at Blue Hole) for this Sunday 2/1

[Adurbin]

Well I think there may have been some mix ups on dates.

This weekend (1/31 and 2/1) there is no climb planed however I can't go. I have promised my girls I would take them to do some rappeling if I can find some place with a good short drop to teach them on.

Next weekend (2/7 and 2/8) is the training with Don's group

The following weekend (2/14 and 2/15) is Backbone although I thought that this was originaly planned (when we were at Blue Hole) for this Sunday 2/1

Your right, I got the dates mixed up in the original post for backbone. I was thinking this weekend was the 8th. I guess Im just wishin spring would get here a little too much. But, all is well and works out good if you cant go this weekend Elkan.

[scubawinger]

How about Climbmax on Saturday 2/7 so we can get a refresher and look like we know what we are doing when we get around the pros in Don's group on Sunday 2/8.:icon_mrgreen:

[Adurbin]

How about Climbmax on Saturday 2/7 so we can get a refresher and look like we know what we are doing when we get around the pros in Don's group on Sunday 2/8.:icon_mrgreen:

That will work for me.

[XJmudder]

I have to work on the 7th you all have fun.

[Mud&Rox]

the 7th will work for me.....hate you cant go chase.......looks like 2 trips!

[Adurbin]

If anyone else wants to go, the entry fee is 15.00 for all day, and you can rent gear for 3 bucks I think.

[Mud&Rox]

just checked.....http://www.climbmaxnc.com/
day pass -12.50
shoes -3.50
harness -3.50
chalk bag and belay device -1.00
all for -7.00

[Adurbin]

just checked.....http://www.climbmaxnc.com/
day pass -12.50
shoes -3.50
harness -3.50
chalk bag and belay device -1.00
all for -7.00

Yep, beat me too it. I was gonna repost after checking the prices.

[Mud&Rox]

too slow

[tjrockcrawler]

Meeting where? Leaving when?

[Mud&Rox]

Ill be free all day so wherever is best for Elkin.also Lacy will also be able to make this trip so now we have a girl to show us up

[scubawinger]

How about we meet at the Wal-mart (good place to leave the cars) in north Johnson City (off of State of Franklin) at 8:00am then we can grab some breakfast at IHOP and hit the road.

I am open to any suggestions

[Adurbin]

How about we meet at the Wal-mart (good place to leave the cars) in north Johnson City (off of State of Franklin) at 8:00am then we can grab some breakfast at IHOP and hit the road.

I am open to any suggestions

That will work for me. My wife and I may be taking her car and driving down. Figured she might want to get some shopping in or something whilst we climb.

[tjrockcrawler]

If I decide to go, can I ride down with you Aaron?

[JKcaveman]

How about Climbmax on Saturday 2/7 so we can get a refresher and look like we know what we are doing when we get around the pros in Don's group on Sunday 2/8.:icon_mrgreen:

I'll try to make it to Climbmax when everyone goes.
What we will do will be different from rock climbing. Any climbing we do will be rope ascending using climbing systems. The good part is when we all fry our fingers at Climbmax, it won't be as bad as if we were gripping rocks.
Our training session has been postponed until Feb.22. I thought I had posted the change, but maybe I didn't.

If anyone wants to bring their kids, we can get them on rope too. We set up a short little rappel thats only maybe 6-8' to let very small children see what it feels like.

[Mud&Rox]

well....sorry guys but I will be out for this one...I gotta run outa town to see my grandfather for a few days.

[Adurbin]

If I decide to go, can I ride down with you Aaron?


Yeah thats fine.

[Pitch]

I might be up for Sat the 7th, have to see how the schedule is since I'm gangfully employed now, do you have to rent the stuff from climbmax or can I bring my own gear?

[scubawinger]

That sucks Daniel but it's still a week away so if things change we would rather have you there. Since Aaron and his crew are driving down in his car, and Daniel and Lacy aren't going then I,m not planning on taking the van unless some more people chime in. If Don gets to go then maybe we can ride together, I have the Endevor (seats 4 to 5) and the Expedition (seats 5 to 7). If i'm on my own the I might take the bike.

Don do you think that Bill might go if you get to go?

[scubawinger]

Drake You can bring your own but I have two extra harnesses, two extra locking biners, and two figure 8's if any one needs to use something. I might have an extra ATC by then.

[Adurbin]

I will be there.

[Mud&Rox]

sorry again guys I just got a the ok on lacy's vacation so I will be able to go see my Grandfather for a few days. I have needed to go see him far a while now.plus it also gives me a chance to find some of my old climbing gear that I left behind when I lived out there.

[scubawinger]

I think we can find it in our hearts to forgive you. Just be carefull and hurry back.

[Adurbin]

Got my shoes today, and I am waiting on my harness, chalk bag, atc and caribiner to arrive monday, tuesday, or wednesday, Im stoked and cant wait for saturday.

[tjrockcrawler]

Are they magic shoes? If so, they'll take you anywhere.

[Adurbin]

Are they magic shoes? If so, they'll take you anywhere.

Yep, without them, my back is crooked as a question mark.:icon_lol:

[scubawinger]

I took my girls rappeling yesterday at Blue Hole. The creek was up alot so we had to go around the top side which was a pain in the tail but we had a great time.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/rappeling2-1-0910.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/rappeling2-1-0911.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/rappeling2-1-0914.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/Rock%20Climbing/rappeling2-1-0916.jpg

[Mud&Rox]

well looks like some little rock stars had a blast

[JKcaveman]

That sucks Daniel but it's still a week away so if things change we would rather have you there. Since Aaron and his crew are driving down in his car, and Daniel and Lacy aren't going then I,m not planning on taking the van unless some more people chime in. If Don gets to go then maybe we can ride together, I have the Endevor (seats 4 to 5) and the Expedition (seats 5 to 7). If i'm on my own the I might take the bike.

Don do you think that Bill might go if you get to go?

Bill is going to go with us. He has never been to a climbing gym and he loves to climb, so it will be an experience for him. Two more people could ride with us, or we can car pool with someone else.
Aaron - can you rub the bottoms of your rock shoes together and make them stick to each other?

[Adurbin]

Bill is going to go with us. He has never been to a climbing gym and he loves to climb, so it will be an experience for him. Two more people could ride with us, or we can car pool with someone else.
Aaron - can you rub the bottoms of your rock shoes together and make them stick to each other?

Havent tried that yet:icon_lol:

[scubawinger]

I just ordered some shoes, chalk, and chalk bag. It don't matter to me about riding or driving. I get about 23 MPG out of the Endevour besides i owe you a ride or two any way:icon_mrgreen:.

Are we still planing on meeting at Wal-Mart and eating at IHOP?

[Adurbin]

I will be at Ihop, but wont be there until around 8:30 one of my buddies is coming from bristol to meet me at my house and then meet up with you all.

[Mud&Rox]

once again guys have a great time, take lots of pics and most important...learn! so we can keep as many as possable OUT of the I.C.U.. I have two climbs and a camping outing over the next few days and will post up pics as soon as i can get a signal

[JKcaveman]

I just ordered some shoes, chalk, and chalk bag. It don't matter to me about riding or driving. I get about 23 MPG out of the Endevour besides i owe you a ride or two any way:icon_mrgreen:.

Are we still planing on meeting at Wal-Mart and eating at IHOP?

Bill and I will meet you all at the IHOP and we can ride over with you Elkin, if that's ok. You drive and we'll get the gas.

[scubawinger]

Sounds like a plan to me:kewl:

[scubawinger]

Drake are you going to be able to make it?

[scubawinger]

So far we have

Adurbin
tjrockcrawler (maybe)
JKcaveman
Lumberjack (my name for Bill)
Pitch (maybe)
scubawinger

Did I miss anybody

[tjrockcrawler]

I may have to work, sorry to be so wishy washy, but that's the nature of the beast with software development/testing.

What would a newb need to bring?

[Adurbin]

I may have to work, sorry to be so wishy washy, but that's the nature of the beast with software development/testing.

What would a newb need to bring?

Yourself, you can rent gear there. 12.50 to get in for all day, and 3.00 bucks to rent a harness, 3:00 bucks to rent shoes, and a buck for a chalk back.

[scubawinger]

I got my shoes a few min. ago and I don't even have to rub them together for them to stick.

[Adurbin]

Tommorrow, I cant wait. Ironically enough, with the weather going to be what it is, we should have done the backbone climb this weekend :tongue3:

[BillM]

I might try this soon. Can't tomorrow as I am most likely making a trek to NWest PA to drop something off for someone. But I have always wanted to learn to repel and climb too.

[scubawinger]

Yeah we probably should have but with Daniel out of town we don't have a dynamic rope only my static. I don't think anybody could be more excited than me.

Bill if you don't go to PA then be at IHOP at 8:30 and you can ride with Don, Lumberjack, and I.

[tjrockcrawler]

Explain "dynamic" and "static" in the context of rope, please.

TIA

[Adurbin]

Dynamic rope has an elastic like core that will stretch a bit and absorb shock in a hard fall. Static has no stretch at all and is used more for rappelling.

[JKcaveman]

Yeah we probably should have but with Daniel out of town we don't have a dynamic rope only my static. I don't think anybody could be more excited than me.

Bill if you don't go to PA then be at IHOP at 8:30 and you can ride with Don, Lumberjack, and I.

I have plenty of dynamic rope also. I have enough rope for all of us to use, both dynamic and static. I probably need a day in the gym before I did any rock climbing anyway.

[scubawinger]

doh!!! I didn't even think about that:eusa_think::tongue3:.

[Adurbin]

60 degrees tommorrow, I can already see that big outside wall seeing alot of action tommorrow.

[BillM]

Well I am headed to PA at 4:00 a.m. SO I won't be there. Will look for the next trip for sure.

[scubawinger]

no problem Bill you be carefull tomorrow and I'll put you down for the trip to Backbone rock next weekend.

[JKcaveman]

Bill and I will not be able to make it.
Some people with a champion coon dog, called us to help rescue the dog out of a cave. We worked late last night and we're very close to getting to the dog. He chased an animal into a very small hole that dropped into a room and he couldn't get back out. He's still barking, but he's been trapped for a week today, so we've got to go back here in a few minutes. Have fun, wish we were with you guys today.

[scubawinger]

thats ok we will let you slide this time. yall be carefull

[JKcaveman]

We got the dog out about 2:30 today and he's ok. He was very skinny, but it was a miracle he didn't get hurt falling down in a 25' pit. There was a lot of praising God for letting him survive.

[tjrockcrawler]

That's good news about the dog.

Wish I could have made it today. I had too much to do around the house and I'm working tomorrow.

[scubawinger]

You guys missed a great time. I am very glad that the dog came through his adventure ok. I didn't get many pics since I left my camera in the car twice but I did take a few with my phone.

[Adurbin]

Had a blast today, and my wife took a ton of pics, here are a few of the good ones and a link to the rest of the folder:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/aaronsjeep/climbmax%20rock%20climbing%20gym%2002-07-09/DSCN0242.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/aaronsjeep/climbmax%20rock%20climbing%20gym%2002-07-09/DSCN0243.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/aaronsjeep/climbmax%20rock%20climbing%20gym%2002-07-09/DSCN0259.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/aaronsjeep/climbmax%20rock%20climbing%20gym%2002-07-09/DSCN0308.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/aaronsjeep/climbmax%20rock%20climbing%20gym%2002-07-09/DSCN0310.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/aaronsjeep/climbmax%20rock%20climbing%20gym%2002-07-09/DSCN0271.jpg

climbmax rock climbing gym 02-07-09 pictures by aaronsjeep - Photobucket

[scubawinger]

anybody else think i look alot like Bull from night court in that pic?

[tjrockcrawler]

anybody else think i look alot like Bull from night court in that pic?

LOL Yes, I do.

[Adurbin]

anybody else think i look alot like Bull from night court in that pic?

Too funny:icon_mrgreen:

[tjrockcrawler]

Whats up with the pink and yellow "tags" on the grips?

[scubawinger]

the differant colors indicate legal routes that you can take to reach the finish grip at the top. In sport indoor climbing you are only aloud to touch the grips indicated for that route. If I understood correctly you also have to use all of the holds indicated for the climb to be legal. I can assure you that I did not make even one legal climb:icon_mrgreen:. The routes are graded by difficulty by using dots placed on the starting hold 1-5 one being the easiest (still impossible for me) and five being nearlly imposible for even the best climber.

[BillM]

Looks like a lot of fun. Hate I missed it but I made a LOOOOOONG drive to NW Penn state and back. I may want to start out on one of these walls. I have never done any climbing.

[scubawinger]

belive it r not i think it is easyer to climb a rock than a wall but a wall is a little more controled than in the wild