A Match Made in Heaven: Intermediate Climbing and Storytelling at Little Wilson

OVERVIEW

****—-Trip Cancelled for Weather 🙁 —-****

This trip is part of the BOONE, NC mega-trip. We will be leaving DIRECTLY from the campsite, so IF YOU GET ON this trip, make sure to sign up for the carpool associated with the mega-trip: http://outdoorsatuva.org/members/adventure/read/4813

Abstract/Intro:
Hey all, I love hearing stories and I love telling my own. I also love climbing, so let’s do both! There’s exactly zero climbing trips for this Boone, NC mega-trip, and just as many story-telling trips, so hold on to your hats!

I vote we climb at the Little Wilson climbing area and have each person tell a story of a close call they’ve had. Doesn’t have to be life threatening, but it DOES need to be your own story!

Discussion:
which is about 45min south of Boone, NC where we’ll be camping. While I’ve yet to hit up this crag, it looks like there’s a good spread of climbs from 5.8 (a good challenge for beginners) to 5.12c (a good challenge for intermediate/advanced climbers). **If you are a new-ish climber and want to join this trip, be prepared to push yourself pretty hard**

That isn’t to say this would be impossible for beginners, but just be warned! Preference will be given to intermediate/advanced climbers and those who know how to belay.

More info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/107096474/little-wilson

Materials and Methods:
8:15am Leave camp site
9:00am Arrive at parking lot and begin approach
~9:45am Arrive at crag and get sendy with it. High fives will be flying left and right, guaranteed.
4:00pm Pack up and head back to the car
4:45pm Get back to car and head back
5:30pm Return to camp and rest, basking in our success and sore muscles!

Disclaimer: Climbing is dangerous, and I reserve the right to prevent anyone from climbing for the rest of the day if they do not take their safety and the safety of the group seriously. Helmets are a must.

What you bring: (most of this stuff you can get from the gear room)
Harness
Climbing shoes
Climbing Helmet
Climbing chalk (if you want it)
Headlight
Lunch
2L Water (seriously)
**A story of a close call you had or experienced (this is non-negotiable)

What I bring:
Ropes
Slings and safety equipment
Stick clip
Quickdraws
First aid kit
A love of stories
My own stories, of course!

**Trip is limited to 5 until other drivers sign up**