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High Point Climbing And Fitness
ChattanoogaHigh Point Climbing And Fitness is Tennessee's premier rock climbing facility, featuring over 30,000 Sq. Ft. of indoor and outdoor climbing. This is a climbing facility like no other!
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Bouldering in Chattanooga's Backyard
ChattanoogaIt's widely known that Stone Fort, or Little Rock City, offers some of the best bouldering in Chattanooga. Here's an introduction for those who don't know.
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A Conversation with Pro Climber Kai Lightner
ChattanoogaAt 15 years old, competition climber Kai Lightner has already achieved more than most climbers achieve in an entire lifetime.
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A Conversation About Castle Rock's Protected Status
ChattanoogaCastle Rock is one of many high quality sandstone crags in the Chattanooga area, and as of April 2015, it has been protected by local conservation groups.
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Chattanooga’s Original Rock Gym Celebrates 15 Years
ChattanoogaThe Tennessee Bouldering Authority (or TBA) was Chattanooga's original rock gym, opening its dusty doors to the public in the late 1990's.
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An Inside Look at the Southeastern Climbers Coalition
ChattanoogaThe ongoing work from the Southeastern Climbers Coalition to preserve crags and boulder fields in the Southeast has been instrumental for the climbing community.
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Your Guide to Spring Bouldering at Rocktown
ChattanoogaHere is a guide to spring bouldering at Rocktown, one of the Chattanooga area's best places to climb before the humidity really kicks in.
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Escape the Crowds at Zahnd: Chattanooga's Hidden Boulder Field
ChattanoogaThe Zahnd boulder field on Lookout Mountain is one of the most secluded climbing spots in the Chattanooga area—the perfect place to bag a first ascent.
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5 Southeastern Climbing Events to Attend This Spring
ChattanoogaFrom trail maintenance days to unique climbing comps, here are five Southeastern climbing events that are all worth attending this spring.
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Lookout Wild Film Festival Returning to Chattanooga
ChattanoogaOn March 20-22, the Lookout Wild Film Festival will return to Chattanooga for the third consecutive year, featuring some of the most inspiring outdoor films around.
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Rock and Rave: The Ultimate Climbers' Party
AtlantaFor the third year running, the ultimate climbers' party, Rock and Rave, will take place at Atlanta's Stone Summit climbing gym.
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An Interview with the Legendary Will Gadd
ChattanoogaThe word 'fearless' comes to mind when talking about climber, kayaker, paraglider, guide, speaker, author and general badass Will Gadd.
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Gym To Rock: Getting to Grip with Outdoor Climbing Etiquette
ChattanoogaMaking the transition from gym to rock has a few more implications than just getting to grips with new holds. Here are a few tips for being respectful at the boulderfield.
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One for the Chattanooga Bucket List: Learn to Climb in 2015
ChattanoogaNot only is Chattanooga blessed with world-class outdoor climbing, but it also has a wonderful mix of local climbing gyms, perfect for learning the sport.
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Winter Climbing at the Tennessee Wall
ChattanoogaClimbing at Tennessee Wall is as good as it gets for Southeastern trad climbing, and in the winter, it's especially awesome.
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Why Southeastern Sandstone Continues to Attract Professional Climbers
ChattanoogaWe sat down with professional climber Angie Payne to discuss the Southeastern sandstone gem that is the Scenic City.
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ChatTrad Is Rad
ChattanoogaThe extensive guidebook, "ChatTrad" has finally hit the shelves and it's everything (and more) than what we were expecting.
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Bouldering in Chattanooga’s Backyard
ChattanoogaIt's widely known that Stone Fort, or Little Rock City, offers some of the best bouldering in Chattanooga. Here's an introduction for those who don't know.
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A Guide to Your Rocktown Tick List
ChattanoogaIt's no secret that Rocktown is a world class bouldering destination. Here are 10 of the can't miss, classic problems that you have to hit.
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How to Spend a Weekend Climbing at Rumbling Bald
AshevilleRumbling Bald is one of the country's best boulder fields and ultimate winter destinations. Here is a guide to climbing at Rumbling Bald.
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Buy Your Own Boulderfield
ChattanoogaFor the third consecutive year, the Southeastern Climbers' Coalition (SCC) is putting on an amazing fundraising event in Chattanooga to help pay off the Hospital Boulders in Gadsden, AL.
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5 Surefire Ways to Improve your Climbing
ChattanoogaEvery climber wants to be a stronger climber. If your climbing regiment and strength have hit a road block, here is some expert advice for improving.
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The Man and the Elusive Mountain
ChattanoogaPhilip Whitaker grew up in Chattanooga and at the age of 53 is no stranger to navigating the mountains. As a former Navy Surface Warfare Officer and current lawyer in Chattanooga, Whitaker is also not afraid to take on challenges a bit out of the ordinary.
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How to Spend a Week Climbing in the Southeast
ChattanoogaRock climbing in the southeast is unique in the sense of how concentrated the different climbing locations are. From Asheville, NC to Birmingham, AL, to some classic spots in between, you can spend a surprisingly small number of hours in the car and more time on the rock.
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Wills Young and Lisa Rands
ChattanoogaWills Young and Lisa Rands are not only two highly accomplished professional rock climbers and climbing coaches, but they are also husband and wife.
