We had a great weather day for a Private guided trip to climb Laurel Knob. The Appalachian Climbing School offers private guided trips to many large objectives around the Southeast.

Climbers use textiles in anchoring all the time. When they are left behind they can become dangerous over time. Being responsible with textile anchors is essential to protect others and the environment.

Canyoneering and Waterfall Rappelling are a new adventure sport making a splash in Western North Carolina. Read here to learn more about what it takes to respect the environment and find your way around some of the regions best canyons.

The Linville Crusher is the Mother of all link-ups in the Southeast. If you’re ready to put your climbing and fitness to the test in Western North Carolina there’s no better place to start.

A certified AMGA single pitch instructor uses a rope to belay a climber up a cliff.

A climbing map detailing rock climbs at Shortoff Mountain in the Linville Gorge of North Carolina.

A picture of an ice climb located in Western North Carolina. The climb is a first ascent done by Wesley Calkins

A picture of an ice climb located in Western North Carolina. The climb is a first ascent done by Wesley Calkins