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IROCanSS · 10-08-2010, 08:02 AM

Where was that? I remember the last couple years Old Mans Cave is tough to get parking. We can figure it out at the first stop. I am betting Rock House won't be a problem.

As far as reservations, haven't given it much thought.

heinzd01 · 10-08-2010, 08:27 AM

Old Mans Cave has a pretty big paved parking area with three levels. Last year it was tough to get a space because it was so busy by the time we got there.

As I recall Conkes Hollow has more moderate parking with some paved parking and some grass parking.

I was thinking with the larger group this year, it might be good to let the restaurant know about how many would be coming.

SilverIceman · 10-08-2010, 09:15 PM

To hike to the climbing areas you park about a quarter mile past the Conkle's Hollow lot. There is a gravel lot, which could be a problem if it's crowded. The hike isn't too long but it's mostly uphill and shared by equestrian traffic so it gets rough on the steep switchbacks. It might be too much if folks have been hiking all day. Let's see how it goes and if many people even want to do something like that. What it is is just a bunch of 40 to 50 foot cliffs where we set up climbing ropes for people to top-rope climb and rappel. A lot of fun if your actually doing it, so-so if you're just watching. If a group ever wants to do something like that over there or elsewhere, my friends and I are all AMGA certified to set all those systems up. We're headed to New River Gorge tommorrow to prepare for our next level certification exams on Monday and Tuesday over there. Wish us luck.

I agree with Heinz, better warn the restaurant about a large group, even though you don't know what time to tell them. I'm sure they'll be busy, but at least they won't freak when you ask for tables for 40 people.

View from one of our favorite climbing spots in WV:

GC-Camaro · 10-09-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverIceman

To hike to the climbing areas you park about a quarter mile past the Conkle's Hollow lot. There is a gravel lot, which could be a problem if it's crowded. The hike isn't too long but it's mostly uphill and shared by equestrian traffic so it gets rough on the steep switchbacks. It might be too much if folks have been hiking all day. Let's see how it goes and if many people even want to do something like that. What it is is just a bunch of 40 to 50 foot cliffs where we set up climbing ropes for people to top-rope climb and rappel. A lot of fun if your actually doing it, so-so if you're just watching. If a group ever wants to do something like that over there or elsewhere, my friends and I are all AMGA certified to set all those systems up. We're headed to New River Gorge tommorrow to prepare for our next level certification exams on Monday and Tuesday over there. Wish us luck.

I agree with Heinz, better warn the restaurant about a large group, even though you don't know what time to tell them. I'm sure they'll be busy, but at least they won't freak when you ask for tables for 40 people.

View from one of our favorite climbing spots in WV:

I have whitewater rafted on the New River under the bridge. There is a lot of beautiful scenery in that area.

IROCanSS · 10-09-2010, 08:49 PM

So far the weather for next week looks pleasant. Sunny all week except Wednesday and the weekend looks GREAT. SUNNY and 60 friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Hope to see everyone there. Remember, we will meet at Rock House this time. I will bring my pictures from vacation and either show them there or at lunch or whatever.

See you all then, have a good week.

GC-Camaro · 10-10-2010, 09:58 AM

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So far the weather for next week looks pleasant. Sunny all week except Wednesday and the weekend looks GREAT. SUNNY and 60 friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Hope to see everyone there. Remember, we will meet at Rock House this time. I will bring my pictures from vacation and either show them there or at lunch or whatever.

See you all then, have a good week.

LadyinBlue · 10-11-2010, 02:14 PM

Now it's looking like 70s and sunny for Saturday :-)

IROCanSS · 10-11-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyinBlue

Now it's looking like 70s and sunny for Saturday :-)

Sa-WEET!

GC-Camaro · 10-11-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyinBlue

Now it's looking like 70s and sunny for Saturday :-)

I had better get the snow blower ready!

Ohio weather

gahammerle · 10-11-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

-gahammerle (can't you miss one soccer game? wont there be others? LOL)

Wish I could. 3 of the kids have soccer and 1 of them has volleyball, so while the wife is coaching the soccer games, I'll be running the other one to volleyball.

And this is the last weekend for both.

IROCanSS · 10-12-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

Wish I could. 3 of the kids have soccer and 1 of them has volleyball, so while the wife is coaching the soccer games, I'll be running the other one to volleyball.

And this is the last weekend for both.

No worries!

FenwickHockey65 · 10-12-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GC-Camaro

I had better get the snow blower ready!

Ohio weather

My dad told me he pulled ours out of the tool shed yesterday just to make sure it still ran...just in case.

LadyinBlue · 10-12-2010, 12:46 PM

Fen- how's school? And pm me your thoughts on the new Equinox- the family Astro might be heading into retirement...

GC-Camaro · 10-12-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

My dad told me he pulled ours out of the tool shed yesterday just to make sure it still ran...just in case.

Years ago I waxed my car outside on Christmas Eve and it snowed on Christmas Day. You know the saying. Don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes.

10-08-2010, 09:15 PM	#73
SilverIceman Drives: Camaro SS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 971 View My Garage	To hike to the climbing areas you park about a quarter mile past the Conkle's Hollow lot. There is a gravel lot, which could be a problem if it's crowded. The hike isn't too long but it's mostly uphill and shared by equestrian traffic so it gets rough on the steep switchbacks. It might be too much if folks have been hiking all day. Let's see how it goes and if many people even want to do something like that. What it is is just a bunch of 40 to 50 foot cliffs where we set up climbing ropes for people to top-rope climb and rappel. A lot of fun if your actually doing it, so-so if you're just watching. If a group ever wants to do something like that over there or elsewhere, my friends and I are all AMGA certified to set all those systems up. We're headed to New River Gorge tommorrow to prepare for our next level certification exams on Monday and Tuesday over there. Wish us luck. I agree with Heinz, better warn the restaurant about a large group, even though you don't know what time to tell them. I'm sure they'll be busy, but at least they won't freak when you ask for tables for 40 people. View from one of our favorite climbing spots in WV: Attached Images

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IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Where was that? I remember the last couple years Old Mans Cave is tough to get parking. We can figure it out at the first stop. I am betting Rock House won't be a problem. As far as reservations, haven't given it much thought.

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heinzd01 Drives: 2010 SS RS, 1976 Type LT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamestown, OH (East of Dayton) Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Old Mans Cave has a pretty big paved parking area with three levels. Last year it was tough to get a space because it was so busy by the time we got there. As I recall Conkes Hollow has more moderate parking with some paved parking and some grass parking. I was thinking with the larger group this year, it might be good to let the restaurant know about how many would be coming.

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IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	So far the weather for next week looks pleasant. Sunny all week except Wednesday and the weekend looks GREAT. SUNNY and 60 friday, Saturday and Sunday! Hope to see everyone there. Remember, we will meet at Rock House this time. I will bring my pictures from vacation and either show them there or at lunch or whatever. See you all then, have a good week.

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