Climbing

Rock climbing and bouldering news, events, and guides for the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian mountains. The New River Gorge of West Virginia, the crags of North Carolina, and the riverside boulders of Virginia all meet here in Blue Ridge Outdoors’ news on the climbing culture and lifestyle. Harness up and find your next adventure here.

Hidden Gems Near Seneca Rocks

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Exploring West Virginia’s Smoke Hole Canyon

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Creative Country: Five Colorful Fall Getaways

Lauren Stepp 08 Sep 23

two people sit on their car with the backdrop of a dramatic mountain range, Seneca Rocks.

Trip Itineraries for Every Type of Adventurer

Lauren Stepp 24 Jul 23

2023 Outdoor Happenings

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Outdoor Happenings 2023

BRO Admin 26 Apr 23

New Routes: Asheville’s Original Climbing Gym Reopens with New Name and Focus on Inclusion

Shannon McGowan 14 Apr 23

Chase the Freeze

Mary Beth Skylis 13 Dec 22

New Heights

Allison Barrett Carter 28 Nov 22

New Heights

Jenny Hellwig 28 Jul 22

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