scottgg Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Trip: North Carolina - Friday Night Alpinism Date: 1/21/2011 Trip Report: In 2008 Colin coined the term: "Wednesday Night Alpinism", and described it as such: “Leave work at your usual time, drive straight to the mountains, and go alpine climbing all night, preferably in horrendous weather. The difficulty of staying awake at work the next day will help train you for the 40+ hour summit push on GIV...”. While GIV isn’t on my radar screen, getting after “it” in the hills is! The particular day of the week isn’t as important as the pursuit or adventure. Now I just needed a partner and an objective (and a free evening ). I discovered both at a Conrad Anker slide show (excellent, by the way!) in Raleigh this past October, where I met Rich and Lisa, two local NC climbers with a passion/skill set for big climbs. That night we chatted about our shared experiences in the Cascades, from Liberty Ridge to the Picket Range. We also discussed future plans/training climbs, and Moore’s Wall came up. Rich had climbed a two pitch route there called Sentinel Buttress a few winters ago (after work), and highly recommended it as a character building exercise. Lisa and Will gearing up Unfortunately Rich was busy at the Outdoor Retailer Show in SLC this week, so Lisa, myself, and my friend Will headed up to the Mighty Moore’s Wall last night after work. Temps were chilly, but thankfully the moon was full and the wind was mild. Night climbing is frowned upon in this particular State Park, and unfortunately the Rangers where waiting for us at the bottom. They were super cool with it though, after we admitted our idiocy and promised to never to do it again. FYI, the park closes at 6:00pm, if you’re ever in the area. I knew I had found a great partner when Lisa whispered (with a huge grin), after the Ranger’s found us, “at least we got the climb in”! Lisa finishing the first pitch Lisa leading the 2nd pitch Couple more shots from ice climbing in Linville Gorge (“Grand Canyon of the East”) this past weekend with Rich, Lisa, Robert, Kyle, and my sister Becky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 loved living near linville... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Nice work Scott! Keep getting out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephH Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 NC is one of my favorite places to climb and there was an odd SoIll <> NC connection / exchange in the late 70's and early 80's with folks going in both directions. NC climbers were some of the most creative and burly folks I've ever climbed with. All were fairly sly with continuously burning wits and fat ones - hopeful the situation hasn't changed much down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaner Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Way to outsmart those rangers!! Looks like a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgg Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 NC is one of my favorite places to climb and there was an odd SoIll <> NC connection / exchange in the late 70's and early 80's with folks going in both directions. NC climbers were some of the most creative and burly folks I've ever climbed with. All were fairly sly with continuously burning wits and fat ones - hopeful the situation hasn't changed much down there. Wow, interesting! Yeah, creative and burly sum up those folks nicely! Hey Ivan, John, and Becky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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