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Bigfoot Climbing Gym

4.0 (2 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Cliff Hangers

Cliff Hangers

4.3(33 reviews)
47.9 mi

I live in Winston Salem and I've been to this climbing gym 4 times already. This is the best…read morefacility in the area by far. There are lots of auto-belays if you want to come by your self. There are a lot of top rope routes, lead climbing area, and bouldering. The second floor has shorter climbs with an outdoor area, a skill training area, and 2 smaller rooms with more climbs and some easier bouldering. There's also a regular gym area, yoga room and a cafe that serves drinks, including alcohol (only after climbing). I was new to climbing and this gym is the best to strengthen my skills. The climbs go down to 5.7's. They have shoes, harnesses, belay devices, and chalk for rent. There's been an on-going groupon for this place (1 or 2 people) and there are special nights like date night and ladies nights for discounts. If you are new to the gym, you have to watch an orientation video and they show you around before you get started. Only complaint: My sister took me to the Greensboro gym the first time and taught me how to do top rope climbing so I passed the top rope/belay test when I got there. We took another friend here and was showing how to do top rope and they discouraged us from teaching him which we thought was weird. They said if he didn't know how to climb top rope he should spend the money and take a class there. It's kind of bizarre because the Greensboro gym goes through a small orientation with you and basically goes through the basics of top rope climbing with you without making you pay them for a class.

Nice gym overall, a little on the smaller side but good tall walls with toprope, autobelay, and…read morelead for the ropes folks. Bouldering section is small but can spend a good hour or two in the area. I am glad they switched over from color/circuit grading to the V scale. Lunch passes are only good for a year, don't forget. @azfitfoodfun

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Rumbling Bald State Park

Rumbling Bald State Park

4.5(2 reviews)
36.6 mi

If you like the outdoors and some big rocks and cliffs, come check out this State Park. The park…read moreis one of the cooler State parks in North Carolina that I have had the pleasure of experiencing. I am a mountain type of person and I am really glad that public access has been provided to these cliffs and this Area. Rumbling Bald park host several great hiking trails through massive boulder fields and spectacular hardwood forests. The main draw for the park has to be for Bouldering and Rock Climbing. While hiking or walking through the woods in the winter/spring it is certain you'll see lots of people climbing up and down rocks. Thanks to the park staff for creating a viable parking lot for the park too. When you come here make sure to try and park as closely together as you can. It can get packed on the weekends. Also, don't double park or block anyone, or else you'll get a ticket. I really hope they access can be opened to the other cliff areas around the lake, like Ghost Town and the Darkside, which are currently closed.. 1 suggestion is to avoid this place in the summer, as it turns into a oven with the south-facing rocks, and there is poison ivy all over the place. Go enjoy the outdoor wander around some rocks.

This park is perfect for climbers and bouldering. The hike during the summer months does not…read moreprovide views unless you're willing to do a little climbing to escape the canopy. However, it's a beautiful trail, and I would bet full of views in the winter.

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Rumbling Bald State Park - Boulders

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Rumbling Bald State Park - Rock Walls of rumbling bald

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Center 45 - Lots of recycling options?

Center 45

3.8(4 reviews)
32.2 mi

Not kid friendly. It's more of a fitness workout gym for teens and adults. Wasted money to find…read morethis out after about 10 minutes.

A heads up from the get-go, this is not a rope-based climbing gym. They're in a warehouse without…read morehigh ceilings so top rope and course setting including clip-in points is not a thing here. There is another place in Boone for that, though admittedly their hours are much shorter. I was happy to find this place open on a Saturday evening until 10pm. There's plenty of wall space if there are just a few climbers here but I bet it can easily get crowded. There is lots of other equipment for cross training, but most of it is quite dated. Like something your dad or uncle had in their garage in their teens and 20s. A rusted fan-bike and nylon wrapped, thin foam padded bench. There's a cool "moon board" on the opposite side of the gym at a 40 degree angle. I personally have a hard enough time climbing vertical walls though. There are some rings and balls suspended from the ceiling for you to impress your friends or yourself with some gymnastics level moves. And of course lots of fingerboard options. Normally a Saturday would be packed I bet but I came in during an event elsewhere in town that was specifically popular with the climbing types. So I basically had the gym to myself. At a price of $14 (I brought my own shoes and chalk, not sure if they rent them) it was in line with the gym back home in Charlotte. There's a waiver process that will take you a few minutes to complete. The bathrooms are large and there's a relatively limited amount of cubby space to put your stuff. The hand holds felt tight and I didn't find a single spinner. I was able to clear all of their V0s, most of their V1s and one of their V2s. As you can see I'm barely a bouldering beginner but I will say these seemed to fall in line with my expectation for difficulty. Lastly, the music choice for the evening I was there was not kid friendly and not really to my liking. I imagine it would be different on crowded days or if children were here. All considered though, I would definitely come back.

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Center 45 - Moon wall to sync up to your phone

Moon wall to sync up to your phone

Center 45 - Lots of assorted seating

Lots of assorted seating

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Finger boards and other torturous looking contraptions

River & Earth Adventures - Float A Rama 2017!!

River & Earth Adventures

2.9(13 reviews)
37.1 mi

Our trip was an afternoon float down the Watauga River, which was a very tame stretch of water,…read moreclean and cold. We had two adults and a couple of young boys (8 and 11), and the guides were good sports with the splashy-splashy and the water gun distractions during the slow parts. There's a rock outcrop just after the put-in, and we stopped and jumped off. This is a no-frills rafting operation, and I really appreciated that. The focus is on getting you to the launch point, helping you enjoy your trip down the river, and then getting you back to your car. (I think they also offer a morning trip that includes lunch, and maybe an all-day rafting option.) They're not trying to make money with add-ons like gear and accessories you don't need (although they do sell water and those sunglasses strap thingies). The raft and the oars were of good quality and in great shape, so no worries there. The vests did have a bit of a funk to them, but nothing that got in the way of enjoying the trip. They even took some photos with their waterproof camera as we floated down the river and then shared them with us online for free. I can't guarantee that you'll also get this treatment, but it was refreshing to get a few nice shots of our day for no extra charge. You can tell that these guys enjoy what they are doing. Just the kind of small business I'm happy to spend my dollars with. Safe and fun, without any surprise fees.

Grant you have an awesome TEAM. It was a delight to meet the best FEMALE GUIDES EVER - Racheal and…read moreJess. we had a blast with Racheal and you will see us again. What a very experienced and professional group. Stay blessed and NEVER QUIT COL BEN & Griselle Mitchell , Angel and Gizelle !!! Stay Safe

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