What to bring

2-3 liters of water, lunch and snacks
Day pack, Sunscreen, whatever medications you need to have on hand, eye glass retaining straps if you wear glasses, sunglasses, and camera
Tennis shoes are fine to hike in
Clothing to suit the season and weather: Summer - loose fitting pants or shorts and a t-shirt, rain/wind gear. Warm layers in fall, winter and spring: fleece/wool top, warm hat, nylon wind shell and gloves
We provide all technical gear, which includes harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, all hardware and ropes. Bring your own if you like.
Guide gratuities are customary for professional guides.

Plan on Spending the Day With Us

We meet near the climbing area at 8:30 AM and we should be finished by mid to late afternoon. Please be timely: see below for directions to the meeting area and climbing site.

Rain or Cancelled Trips

If we are forced to cancel your trip due to rain (possible) or for any other reason (unlikely), we will reschedule or refund your money (partial refund for partial days) - your choice. Call us the day before your trip if you are concerned about rain.

Transportation to the climbing area

You are responsible for transportation to the climbing area. We will meet near the climbing area. Please be on time.

Directions to the meeting area:
From USA Raft French Broad OutpostGo South West on 25/70 back towards Asheville 19 mile to intersection of 25/70 and Interstate 26.
Go West on I 26 Interstate towards Johnson City and Erwin TN.
Take exit 15 at Barnardsville and Jupiter Exit. At end of exit ramp, turn right on Barnardsville Rd and meet your guide on right shoulder parking area immediately on right.

From the Asheville, NC area. Go West on I 26 Interstate towards Johnson City and Erwin TN.
Take exit 15 at Barnardsville and Jupiter Exit. At end of exit ramp, turn right on Barnardsville Rd and meet your guide on right shoulder parking area immediately on right.

From the North (Nolichucky Outpost and Johnson City, TN area)Go South east on I 26 Interstate towards Asheville, NC.
Take exit 15 at Barnardsville and Jupiter Exit. At end of exit ramp, turn right on Barnardsville Rd and meet your guide on right shoulder parking area immediately on right.