A one-day program focused on climbing accessibility will take place at the end of the month in Tennessee. On Saturday, September 27, the Obed Wild and Scenic River, a National Park Service unit located about an hour west of Knoxville, is hosting an adaptive rock climbing clinic specifically designed for those with an amputation or limb difference.
Obed is a popular regional crag known for steep vertical cliffs surrounding the waterfront. The park has more than 350 sport routes that range in difficulty from 5.7 to 5.14, with well-known options like “Pet Sematary” found at the junction of the Obed and Clear Creek.
According to an NPS release, the purpose of the upcoming program is “improving accessibility to climbing for visitors with mobility challenges.”
At the clinic, which runs from 10am to 3pm, all climbing equipment will be provided and no prior experience is necessary.
For more info, click here, or call 423-346-6294.
