Rock Climbing in Stone Mountain

Get ready for low angle climbing in North Carolina

Welcome to Stone Mountain, North Carolina! The low angle nature of Stone Mountain welcomes climbers of all abilities, making it great for practicing footwork and balance. The mountain has been the first multi-pitch climbing experience for many climbers.

While the majority of climbs are on the easier side, climbing at Stone Mountain is great for working and refining existing skills. It’s also a great venue for climbers making the transition from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing.

What you’ll learn

Your day of climbing will begin with an inspection of your gear climbing gear and a refresher on climbing safety. What happens next is up to you. This is a day customized just for you. You can choose to work on basic body positioning and climbing techniques or tackle finer points of multi-pitch routes. Here are a couple objectives you can focus on while you’re there:

• The basics of safety in climbing and how to use ropes, knots and harnesses
• The development of efficient climbing techniques and body positions
• The fundamentals of anchors, belaying and rappelling

Here’s a typical itinerary

• 8:30am: Meet your guide and the guide’s recommended location
• 9:30am: Gear up and carpool to the cliffs
• 10:00am: Start climbing your objective for the day
• 12:30pm – 1:00pm: Lunch (bring snacks and plenty of water)
• 1:00pm to 5:00pm: More climbing
• 5:00pm: Call it a day and head home