$29.99. Here are some of my favorite routes that I thought deserved a video. Designed and printed by Friendly Arctic in Nashville, TN. Best time(s) : January; February; March; April; May; June; July; August; Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Head to one of the steep overhangs for a day of vertical ascents ranging from 5.7 to 5.14. Dozens of climbing routes ranging up to 200 feet in length are offered. Subscribe | What is RSS: News Release Date: June 20, 2011 Contact: Joe Zagorski, 423-346-6294. The Obed has more than 400 named climbing routes. Printed on a Bella+Canvas oatmeal triblend tee with water-based ink. Chattanooga is home to some of the best rock climbing in the country. Tennessee fishing licensing rules apply. In the guide it is listed as 5.12c, however I feel that it is a solid 5.12d. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Sign up soon! It is unlike any route at Tierrany. Friendly for both beginner and experienced climbers, OBED is the place to be this Fall! Bouldering, a form of climbing that involves taking short routes close to the ground, is a popular activity at Obed Wild and Scenic River. Climbers will get to enjoy some of the best routes in the South East with incredible views amongst the sandstone cliffs. But the only routes that “count” for me are the ones that I’ve sent clean on lead. The cliffs of Obed are world-renowned with over 400 named routes that vary in difficulty from 5.7 to 5.13. Incredible footage of my most recent climbing trip to the Obed. It’s like climbing a sandstone jungle gym.” Solstice (5.12a) Obed “This is a pumpy climb with an amazing roof. Scaling a climbing route at the Obed Wild and Scenic River. about winning mental battles as it is physical ones. SheJumps spent over 3 hours at Obed full of hiking, climbing, and breathtaking vistas of the Cumberland Plateau. Rock climbing and boulder climbing are also available at the park. The Obed: A Climber’s Guide to the Wild and Scenic is the 2nd edition first to the exclusive and comprehensive guide to the climbing at the Obed. 8x10 3 color screen print, printed on 100# French Paper. It was challenging to find the right footholds or cracks to keep moving up the wall. Climbing Obed. Loaded with rock climbing routes, hiking trails and whitewater rafting, the Obed Wild & Scenic River has everything the true Tennessee adventurer could ever need! Rock Climbing Rock climbing is a difficult, but deeply rewarding sport requiring strength, balance, and a keen knowledge of safety systems. NO new routes can be established at Obed. Obed Wild and Scenic River (Rupert Cooke) The "Obed" truly has something for everyone. This park has a Boulder Field that features 164 boulder problems for visitors and campers to solve. With more than 12,000 square feet of climbing surface, you will never run out of new routes and boulder problems to climb. Aspect(s) : S Altitude : 350 m. Approach between 10 and 25 min down hill. The Obed has some awesome sport climbing! The 478 trad and sport routes are laid out into the different climbing areas, North Clear Creek, South Clear Creek, Lilly Bluff, Little Clear Creek, Y-12, and The Obed itself. You could never stay bored: the risk alone keeps your synapses jangling. Obed Climbing Expedition. It follows a unique, geometric face to a 10 foot roof, then a headwall with an awesome finger-lock flake to the final 10 foot roof at the top! With incredibly sharp and vivid photos and photo topo’s and approach info, it’s finally easy to find your way to each area…especially compared to the previous guidebook beta of The Dixie Craggers Atlas. The Obed WSR … The Obed generally refers to the main cliffline on the Obed River although The Obed, Lilly Bluff, Lilly Boulders, Y12, and Clear Creek collectively make up the overall Obed area. Loaded with rock climbing routes, hiking trails and whitewater rafting, the Obed Wild & Scenic River has everything the true Tennessee adventurer could ever need. This also means that you SEND there. But if you’re not a professional climber, you needn’t worry. Highly recommend this one. Kayak, canoe, or white water raft down the 500-foot gorge on speeding currents from Class II to Class IV. climbing routes at Obed WSR; the NPS has no officially designated routes for rock climbing. I toprope routes that are above my head to safely explore my physical limits. Activity. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Everyone is friendly; people cheer each other on, offer guides, share stick clips, set and clean routes for one another, etc. Tieranny should be fine (approach will probably suck with all the mud), Steven King’s library and solstice cave in south clear should be … Obed Climbing Guide. Obed Wild and Scenic River. This also means that you SEND there. To say the least, magic is in the air at the Obed. Designed by Andy Bird and printed by Friendly Arctic Printing & Design in Nashville, TN with environmentally friendly water-based inks and paper. The routes offer the chance to learn new skills or push beyond limits with new challenges. There are a number of climbing areas within the Obed worth exploring, ranging from bouldering to multi-pitch traditional routes. Anyway, the route is totally awesome and a real adventure climb for both the climber and belayer! Fall off anywhere, and you’ll have a heck of a time getting back on the route.” Twistin’ in the Wind (5.12c) Tennessee Wall “Touted by some as one of the best sport routes in … Check out what is happening on OPP (note there is an unresolved system issue where ascents logged before 2010 are not displayed in the stream below). The Obed Wild and Scenic River will be holding its 4th Annual Rock Climbing Expedition on Saturday, July 23rd. It is estimated that Obed WSR has 2,600 climber use-days per year (this estimate is for calendar year 2001). Come join us this break at the OBED in Tennessee for come crazy climbing fun. The river’s cliffs are steep in parts, attracting professional climbers from across the country. Obed Wild and Scenic River is home to many species of fish including large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, red eye, crappie, muskie, perch, drum, catfish, shad, suckers, and carp. Adrenaline junkies can enjoy a variety of boating activities and rock climbing routes. This past weekend I met up with two friends, Lucas and Blake, and went climbing at a place called Obed Wild and Scenic River, which is in Tennessee. These perfectly south facing cliffs are great in the fall, winter, spring - but too hot in the summer. The cliffs lie just a few hundred yards from the confluence of the Obed River and Clear Creek. At the Obed, everywhere is a party. Even though climbing has been an established recreational activity at Obed WSR for twenty-five years, the NPS has done little to manage climbing in the park. Climbing is just as much (and sometimes more!) Has anyone else gotten on this climb? To say the least, magic is in the air at the Obed. The Lilly Bluff area is a great introduction to The Obed as there are over 30+ routes, and the majority of these are bolted for sport climbing. We are thankful for the opportunity that rangers gave us and look forward to visiting the park more often. Junior Ranger program. Unlike indoor climbing, the routes were not as predictable. Below is a growing collection of information about climbing areas, routes and bouldering problems in and around Obed River Park near Crossville and Wartburg, Tennessee. The 50+ foot high lead climbing area gives climbers the ability to practice on long, overhung walls to prepare them to crush at Knoxville’s home crag, The Obed. I also toprope to safely rehearse the moves on a route with sketchy fall potential before trying to lead it. Kids friendly ? Fishing. Obed Wild and Scenic River also offers several different hiking trails at varying lengths throughout the park. Hannah Romano of Asheville tackles a climbing route called 'Flight of the Ego' on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at the Obed Wild and Scenic River. The Obed: A Climber s Guide to the Wild and Scenic fully describes the sport climbing, trad climbing, and bouldering found at the confluences of the Obed River and Clear Creek. Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (french grades). There are lots of things to do there other than climbing, not that I partook. Climbs along the Obed Wild and Scenic River range from 5.7 to 5.14, and include traditional, sport and bouldering. The event will once again be held at the main climbing area just above Lilly Bridge. For those who love to fish, the Obed is home to a variety of bass, bluegill, catfish, and muskie, among others. June 22, 2012 January 17, 2013 animalia7 Rock Climbing, Tennessee Tags: nature, Obed, outdoors, rock climbing “Yet what struck me all at once was how breath-taking and bizarre climbing was. Everyone is friendly; people cheer each other on, offer guides, share stick clips, set and clean routes for one another, etc. OPP is a route inside of Lilly Boulders. At the Obed, everywhere is a party. Tennessee. foot of the crag reasonable for young kids. In the bunkers, it’s definitely climbable, depending on how hard you climb, there’s still some solid routes (and some classic obed roofs). It is an amazing place, with lots of rocks, brilliant green plants and trees, and winding rivers and stream beds. Find climbing areas and routes in Obed - Tieranny and discover photos, user reviews, and detailed route info like climbing type and grade High quality Rock Climbing gifts and merchandise. If you are looking for bouldering check out the Lilly Boulder Field. Roughin' Up the Suspect 5.13c, Maximum Overdrive 5.13a, and Friction Addiction 5.12d The vast expanses of rock that hang precariously over the Obed River offer near-perfect rock climbing conditions. One package of routes in an area called “The Stephen King Library” is named after books by the horror novel author. Several easy climbing routes within the park cater to amateur climbers. • The times of greatest climbing use at the Obed WSR are during the spring and fall months with climbing dropping o ff considerably in the middle of the summer and winter. Rock Climbing. 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