In this edition of Around The Crag, we wanted to highlight one of our route setters, Dion Pankratz. Get to know him more by reading below! 1. Where are you from? Born in Virginia but raised in your … Read More
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Around the Crag : Paolo Amarena
This edition of Around the Crag puts some spotlight on our latest addition to the Crag staff, Paolo Amarena. Paolo is our head instructor for all of our youth programs and has been in the climbing for quite some time. … Read More
Climbing Gear : Outfitting Yourself for Climbing with Mountain High Outfitters
We asked one of our partners, Mountain High Outfitters, to give you some tips on great ways to dress for a weekend of rock climbing. Here’s Cameron, one of Mountain High Outfitters’ gear experts, with the scoop on outfitting yourself. Picking … Read More
Weekend Inspiration: Rocktown
Usually overlooked by the more popular bouldering area Stone Fort (Little Rock City), Rocktown is just a sure shot away from Chattanooga. Containing some of the best sandstone in the Southeast, in addition to the multitude of slopers, rails, … Read More
Weekend Inspiration: Hospital Boulders
If you’re needing a change of scenery for some climbing this weekend, try checking out the Hospital Boulders located in Gadsden, Alabama. Purchased in 2012 by the Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), the Hospital Boulders combine the best of Stone Fort, Rocktown, and … Read More
Relief for Nepal: How to Help
By now most everyone has heard of the earthquake in Nepal, leaving many families torn and homeless. As climbers, Nepal and the Himalayas hold a special place in our hearts as the home of Mount Everest. As global citizens, our hearts … Read More
Save Alabama State Parks
Recently, Alabama has had to make cuts to their state park budget. All but 7 state parks have a very high potential for closure this year and unfortunately some popular climbing areas can be found within. As a community, we need … Read More
King’s Bluff Trail Day
The Southeastern Climbers Coalition is hosting a trail day at King’s Bluff in Clarksville, TN. If you are interested in joining other Crag members, you can sign up with the desk staff. You can find more information about the … Read More
Around The Crag – Newton Dominey
Newton Dominey is the mind behind The Crag community. If you have been wanting to learn more about him, this installment of Around The Crag is a great start. Check out his interview below. … Read More
The More You Know – Clean Your Crag
The good folks at REI recently posted an article about the five things that damaging our climbing areas. They were kind enough to point out more than the problems and give ideas to help find solutions. Our climbing areas are … Read More