Camping and Bouldering Trip

Rumbling Bald Campus and Bouldering

Join Outdoor Adventures as we head to Rumbling Bald Mountain near Asheville, North Carolina for a fun weekend of hiking, camping, and BOULDERING!  What is bouldering?  According to Webster’s Dictionary, Bouldering is rock climbing on large boulders or small outcrops either as practice or as a sport in its own right.  Basically, bouldering is rock climbing but with less height and no ropes!  Come try a new thing in a gorgeous area!  We will also spend some time hiking around and enjoying the beautiful area!  No experience is necessary. All instruction and equipment will be provided. 

Date        Fri., Apr. 20 – Sun., Apr. 22  
Location   Rumbling Bald Mountain near Asheville, NC
Activity Level   3 – Moderately Strenuous
Registration   Mon., Mar. 19 – Wed., Apr. 11
Pre-Trip Meeting            Wed., Apr. 11 @ 6 pm
Mountains, Carmichael Rec Center, Room 1606 
Cost   $90
Included   Transportation, all equipment, instruction, and meals 
(road meals and snacks are not included)

Tentative Itinerary

  • Meet at Carmichael Recreation Complex at 11:00am on Friday
  • Leave Outdoor Adventures by 11:30am and head to Asheville, NC
  • Arrive at the campground and set up camp around 4:00pm
  • Camp, hangout and enjoy a food and a fire for the evening
  • Wake up early Saturday morning and head to Rumbling Bald Mountain to hike and boulder all day
  • Return to Campground around 5:00pm to eat and relax
  • Wake up early Sunday morning and head back to Rumbling Bald Mountain to continue to hike and boulder until 1:00pm to eat lunch and head back to NCSU
  • Arrive at NCSU around 5:00pm.  Allow for ½ hour for gear clean up and organization