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Vertical Practice
Sun, Aug 2 · 10:00 AM ET · Goliath Wall in Collegedale, TN
- Vertical practice at Goliath Wall in Collegedale, TN. Parking is free - Jeremy Rifenberick is in charge of this even. - Please ask any questions in the event chat and discussions below and we will answer them. - Let us know in the chat what vertical gear you plan on bringing, what descender you use, what climbing system you use, and all other pertinent info. - Volunteer Role: If you have extra gear and want to bring it, please click the volunteer button and let us know what you plan on bringing in the chat - If you don’t have any gear, that is fine as well as we will have extra. - If you just want to come and watch and hangout, that’s fine too.
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Chattanooga Grotto
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