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Rock Dimensions offers top roping programs that focus on the skills and unique experiences of climbing outdoors on real rock cliffs. We offer trips at locations in the Piedmont and Mountains of North Carolina, with convenient camping nearby.
Participants will learn necessary safety skills for an outdoor environment, along with terminology, climbing movement, useful knots. Rock Dimensions trips are fun and engaging, providing a unique and exciting challenge for individuals of all skill levels.
We will give Instruction in knots, harnesses, communication, belaying and climbing movement. |
Footsloggers Climbing Tower
Outdoor climbing wall, located right in downtown Boone, North Carolina! Visit the tower for a 1 or 2-hour course, or your choice of three climbs with a trained staff member belaying. Call ahead to schedule a group program, birthday party, or "Tower to Rock" experience.
Low angle slabs, vertical faces, and overhanging routes allow climbers of all skill levels to find their individual challenge. No experience necessary!
Rappelling is the controlled descent down a steep incline or overhang by means of a rope secured above and a friction or mechanical device. Rock Dimensions rappelling programs introduce participants to the experience of rappelling in a scenic natural environment, using various techniques and devices.
Tyrolean Traverse is a traditional method of crossing a chasm or body of water, the Tyrolean Traverse involves a system of ropes suspended between two anchor points. Participants will experiment with their own techniques of getting across the Tyrolean using their arms and legs, while they hang from the rope bridge by their harness attached to two pulleys.
Basic Rock Climbing
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
We have half-day or full-day guided rock climbing and rappelling trips in the North Carolina Mountains.
The hike, the scenery, and the natural environment combine with the physical challenges for the total experience. Trips range from instructional to purely recreational, all ages and skill levels.
The toprope climbing will be a little more technical than at the beginner level, possibly involving semi-hanging belays and long rappels.
Climbing in new areas is also a great way to gain experience and become more well-rounded in technique.
These trips are offered in the Piedmont and in the mountains of western North Carolina.
These areas include:
- Crowders Mountain State Park
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Linville Gorge Wilderness, Pisgah National Forest
- Wilson Creek Area, Pisgah National Forest
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North Carolina has some of the finest granite for traditional multi-pitch climbing. Spend the day on the side of a rock face, 200 or more feet off the ground, surrounded by expansive views with more rock above you! Linville Gorge is the home of Table Rock, Hawksbill, the Amphitheater and the North Carolina Wall; Shiprock is on the Parkway south of Blowing Rock; and in the foothills there is Stone Mountain and Moores Wall.
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Caving
Natural limestone caves in Virginia and Tennessee offer a beautiful introduction to the life and landscape of the subterranean world. See classic cave formations in Roberts Cave and Worleys Cave, that are suitable for beginners and those with the curiosity to explore some smaller passages.
Rock Dimensions uses caves that are suitable for beginners, meaning that the main passages are tall enough to walk through, with some narrow corridors and shallow ceilings. These caves also contain much smaller passages branching off and curving back around to the main corridor, so those who have the desire to explore can experience crawling and wiggling through some tight places. The caves are safe for beginners and groups, providing an authentic and beautiful introduction to the life and landscape of the subterranean world.
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Boy Scouts of America; Rock Climbing Merit Badge Program:
Outdoor climbing on natural rock is a fun and exciting way to challenge Scouts and allow them the opportunity to advance in Scouting. Rock Dimensions meets all of the requirements for BSA Climb On Safely guidelines. Earn the climbing merit badge at Crowder's Mountain, Pilot Mountain, Chimneys of Linville Gorge, or a Tower to Rock program here in Boone, NC.
Girl Scouts: Earn requirements for GSUSA patches:
We can focus the climbing day around the skills involved with earning outdoor adventure patches. Guides are happy to answer questions, demonstrate gear and techniques, or discuss any aspect of the sport. High Adventure Patch (warm up and stretching activities, rock climbing techniques, and knowledge of safety equipment)
Adventure Sports Patch (4th-6th graders)
Rappelling Patch (cadettes and seniors)
Advanced Instruction
Climbing Instructor training, Anchor Building, Lead Climbing, Gear Placement, Rescue Systems, Toprope Setups, etc.
Rock Dimensions operates under a Special Use Permit for guiding in Pisgah National Forest, USDA and a Commercial Use Permit for guiding in areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway, NPS.
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Rock Dimensions
131-B S. Depot St.
Boone, NC 28607
Located in the Footsloggers courtyard in downtown Boone.
828-265-3544
888-595-6009
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