Beginner / Intermediate Gauley Fest Climbing + Pillow Rock Viewing !

OVERVIEW

!!THIS IS COMPLEMENTARY TO THE GAULEY FEST MAIN TRIP YOU WILL NOT GET OFF UNLESS YOU ARE ON THE WAITLIST FOR BOTH!!

Have you yearned to touch rock… REAL ROCK!! AND ROPES???? Free yourself from the stinky crowded (yet charming) Slaughter climbing gym and come along with Cam and I for a fun and chill day of beginner/intermediate climbing at Gauley Fest!!! We will be heading to Bubba City to try out some cool beginner-friendly climbs, teach some skills, and hang out at the crag.

We plan to hang at pillow rock for an hour or so to watch folk raft down the Gauley River (including some of our odc friends!!), then mosey on to the crag to climb. The hike down to pillow rock is pretty steep so wear good shoes for hiking!

You do not need any climbing experience to join this trip!! We will be teaching beginner climbers how to do everything from putting on a harness correctly, climbing a toprope route outside, and an overview of toprope belay techniques. Both of us learned to climb through odc and are so excited to pass down skills!

We will save 2 spots on this trip for intermediate climbers who will help us put up routes.

See the main Gauley fest trip for more info on Gauley fest logistics– you must pay the Gauley Fest fee to go to Gauley fest ($55), but this gives you access to the festival.

Schedule:
8:30 am– breakfast!
9:30 am– leave for pillow rock
10:00 am– arrive at pillow rock parking area, hike down to the viewing area
10:30 am – 11:30 am– watch the whitewater!!
12:00 pm– in car on way to Bubba City
12:30 – 4:30 pm– Climb!!
5:30 pm– back at camp

Disclaimer: we reserve the right to “ground” anyone who we think is being unsafe. Examples include not paying attention while belaying, throwing rocks, fooling around near cliff edges etc. This is a serious sport and we want everyone to be as safe as possible. If you have questions about safe climbing please email the officers or text/email one of us directly.

You bring:
– climbing harness
– climbing helmet
– climbing shoes
– good hiking / sturdy shoes for the walk to pillow rock and the crag
– chalk if you like
– water (2 liters)
– lunch and snacks (you will also be responsible for bringing food for your meals at Gauley fest)
– layers

You can check out all of these climbing items from the gear room!! Reach out to us if you need help finding a gear room that works for you, or have any questions.
Ella [804-647-0461] Cam [703-488-8892]

We bring:
– ropes
– draws
– belay devices
– alpines, quads
– teaching knowledge!

** we will be prioritizing new members and new climbers off the waitlist for this trip! We will also prioritize members who can lead, clean, and have an interest in teaching beginners.