Climbing
SUMMARY - A description of the Climbing program at Timberlake, a boys summer camp.
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IMAGE CAPTION - The Indoor Overhang is located in The Grotto. The Traverse Wall is on the side of The Mike.
Timberlake's location and facility are ideal for introducing our campers to one of the fastest growing and most rewarding outdoor activities. Boys begin on one of our three climbing walls, learning the basics of movement and balance on our Traverse Wall, becoming comfortable with heights and endurance on the Forty Foot Tower, and mastering footwork, and perhaps even learning to lead, on the Indoor Overhang.
From here those who are ready can move out to some of the finest granite in the Southeast. We ordinarily begin with out of camp trips to The Jungle. While the boulders are fairly small here, they are perfect for helping bridge the gap from obvious artificial holds to random rock. For those ready for longer routes we head to Pisgah for a day at Snake's Den or Looking Glass Rock, or perhaps to Grandfather for some steeper routes. One of the favorite trips is an overnight to Linville Gorge for some top roping at The Chimneys and incredible sunset views over the deepest Gorge in the East.
Each summer Grant comes home a bit more grown up. I just wanted you all to know how much I value the memories created for him. Memphis, Tennessee
Along the way campers learn basic skills such as knot tying, basic safety, belay and rappel techniques so that by the time they progress through the Bronze, Silver and Gold Bars they have logged thousands of feet and years of experience on North Carolina granite.
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