Imported from England

Says it all! After respective climbing and belaying duties on Looking Glass Rock, it was time to responsibly enjoy some ale in the sun and wilderness. Newcastle Brown Ale, incase you're wondering.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Well, hello up there!

While belaying below and communing with the rock, some moments communing with the rockface above were had too. Is this a common practice for climbers? Spock did say in Star Trek IV to "become one with the rock". Sunshine, blue sky and ancient granite. Wonderful. Just remember to do your job, or someone could get hurt!

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.

Looking Glass Rock Vibes

Well, a few hours later we'd arrived around the backside of Looking Glass Rock for a hike and for me to belay while some rock climbing was done. Brand new experience for me, and stuff climbing for me... feet on terra firma, please!

I don't know about tree hugging, but being in contact with the rock was good. A mass of 390 million year old granite mountain which would have become a volcano had it not cooled prematurely. A place of connecting with the ground beneath and in front. Understandably popular with rock climbers, then.

Photos, Words and Memories from 2 trips and 3 months in the USA. Based mainly near Asheville in North Carolina.