When climbers see the Rock of Gibraltar in those ads for Prudential, they’re probably not thinking about life insurance – they’re wondering what it would be like to climb that big rock. Well, now you can find out at the October meeting of the Atlanta Climbing Club. Join us on [...]
As much fun as rock climbing is, sooner or later most of us want to get better at it. Maybe you’re a beginner wanting to do your first 5.9, or maybe you’re a more experienced climber wondering what it would take to lead 5.12s at Little River Canyon. Whatever your [...]
When you think of climbing out west, the first destination that comes to mind might be the legendary Yosemite Valley. But as Mark Cushman can tell you, there’s a lifetime of climbing in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado, from the moderate multi-pitches of the Flatirons to the forbidding steep [...]
How many different cliffs do you climb at? Are they all the same kind of rock; if not, how does that affect your climbing? Come find out at the April meeting of the Atlanta Climbing Club, where Denmark Blount’s program will be an overview of rock geology and a survey [...]
Our February meeting is next Tuesday, 2/01/11. We will meet at: The Harp, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA 770-645-0118 Will Eccleston will do a presentation on his trip through the west last summer, culminating with the Salathe Wall on El Cap. Should be great! Hope to see everyone there!
Our January meeting is Tuesday, 1/04/11. We will meet at: The Harp, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA 770-645-0118 ACC member Tim Lacny will be our speaker, sharing his trip to Peru and hike on the ancient Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu was discovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist [...]
On Tuesday, Dec. 7 we’ll be having our annual Holiday Party at the Harp Irish Pub in Roswell. Food will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase from the pub. Friends, family and visitors are welcome to come along and join in the festivities. The party starts at [...]
Summer hiatus is almost over! The next club meeting is Tuesday, September 7 at the Harp Irish Pub.