Triangle Hiking and Outdoors Group

February 18, 2012 6:30 PM. 24 attended.

Indoor Rock Climbing (local) -Triangle Rock Club

Triangle Rock Club (map)

Selected By: Jennifer B

16 photos of this Meetup

Uploaded by: Allen

Join THOG on a Saturday evening rock climbing event. This event is for any skill level, novice through experienced alike. Triangle rock club offers both lead and top rope climbing, as well as bouldering. If you are not an experienced climber, we will help you with climbing safety, knots, and belay techniques. Come check out what all the fuss is about!

DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, February 18th

Time: 6:30 P.M.

(We will climb promptly at 6:30 for at least 2 hours. Please be on time)

(arrive 10 minutes early if you have never signed a TRC waiver)

Location:    Triangle Rock Club
                 102 Pheasant Wood Court
                 Morrisville, NC 27560

Directions:    http://g.co/maps/jj4sp

Dinner & Drinks after:

We will stop after our climb for a bite to eat. Let’s wind down and hang with friends! Cast your vote for either:

Buffalo Wings & Rings (Davis Drive) or Red Bowl Asian Bistro (High House)

COST:

$13 - Climbing pass

(This is discounted and only available through the meetup)

$3 - Climbing harness rental

$4 - Climbing shoes (if desired)

WHAT TO BRING:
Comfortable stretchy-style pants. Any t-shirt that isn’t too constricting. Jeans are not very comfortable for climbing. Ladies: If you have long nails, you may want to trim them to make climbing easier! Feel free to bring a change of clothes, if you want to.

If you have never been to TRC, PLEASE arrive 10 minutes early. We will be waiting by the desk to help you. You must sign a TRC waiver if you have never climbed there before, and you must also sign a THOG waiver for the event.

SIGNUP:
Remember, YOUR RSVP IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO THIS EVENT and your future good standing in THOG depends on how well you honor your commitments. Late cancellations (less than 24 hours before the event) or no-shows will be noted in your THOG account and may restrict your future ability to sign up for THOG trips.

When you arrive at TRC, please make sure you sign in by your name at the front desk Some people have outdoor pictures, and we have no idea what you look like! Please find us and introduce yourselves! :-)

Alex D.
I'm a new TRC member, and I hope to be belay certified by tomorrow. Because I'll be climbing with other meetups Friday and Sunday night, I would primarily focus on helping with belay. I am still a beginner (having climbed 6 or 7 times in the last few weeks), but I can also offer basic pointers for first-timers. Like Andy, if I make it onto the list, I can change my RSVP to "no" to make room for others.

Posted February 17 at 1:11 PM
Jennifer B
Hi All~ Look forward to seeing you tonight. We are going to Buffalo Wings and Rings at 9pm.

Posted February 18 at 10:22 AM
Peter M.
That was fun. Let's do it again.

Posted February 18 at 11:45 PM
Andy Chang
If any of y'all are ever at TRC without a belay partner or group to climb with, let me know. I'm there usually Tues/Fri/Sun (with occasional visits on the other days too).

Posted February 23 at 9:36 AM
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24 attended

RSVPs closed

5.0010 (10 ratings)

Event Host

Jennifer B
Verified - Climbing goddess

What an awesome evening climbing with you all! I have much appreciation for everyone who pitched in to help belay and train new climbers. Until next time!
Event Host

Allen
THOG Organizer, Co-Organizer

Wow, that was fun! Jennifer, thanks for organizing, you did a great job. Congrats to everyone who got belay certified. And thank to everyone who helped new climbers. Can't wait for the next one.
Event Host

Justine
THOG Organizer - Membership Chair - Softball "Coach", Co-Organizer

Another great group + a less crowded gym = one awesome climb night!!!
Alex D.

Tons of fun and great people! I couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable evening.
Salvina Duval

A lot of fun. And thank you to the people who helped belay us beginners!
DaveW
Verified

Fun!
Peter M.

Great meetup. Organizers were great.
Bennett

Good time again. And afterwards.
Erin

+1 guest
Merideth

+1 guest
Andy Chang

Checked-in
Xiomara
Verified

+1 guest
Orsi
Melissa Kennedy
Oke Nwoko
Tracey

+1 guest
Steve S
Savannah Thompson

+1 guest
A former member

Raleigh, NC

Founded Aug 2, 2004

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The ORIGINAL, LARGEST and MOST ACTIVE outdoors group in the Carolinas! Often imitated but never duplicated!

Triangle Hiking and Outdoors Group (aka THOG) is the premier outdoor adventure group in central North Carolina. With over 3000+ members and 300+ events a year, we offer a comprehensive array of exciting adventures in the Carolinas and beyond! We are the ORIGINAL Meetup hiking group and #1 in the Carolinas. Membership is FREE and open to any adults over the age of 21 years old. Our members range in age from 21 to 70+ years old, although the majority of our members are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Our membership base is diverse and includes members who are singled, married and partnered.

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Our regular activities include walking, local hiking, day trips, camping, backpacking and paddling. Depending on the season, we offer additional activities such as hanggliding, zip-lining, indoor rock climbing, and snow skiing). The majority of our events are hiking events, that allow old and new residents to enjoy the great outdoors and scenic areas around the Triangle area.

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We know there are several outdoor groups in the Triangle area to choose from. When you join THOG you are joining the BEST group in the Carolinas. Our volunteer board consists of some of the most experienced and knowledgable individuals in the Triangle area.

1) Experience counts! We were the first Meetup-based hiking group in the Carolinas and have hosted over 1200+ events since our inception. We are now in our 5th year of operation and continue to lead the way by providing unique and innovative events for our members!

2) Member exclusives! Throughout the calendar year, we offer events that are only available to THOG members. Events include workshops and hikes on private property where we have secured permission in advance!

3) Most importantly, we have great members who are fun and adventurous but also safety conscious and responsible.

We are an INDEPENDENT group and are not associated or affiliated with any other hiking or outdoor groups. In other words, there are other groups that claim to be like THOG, but they are not! On rare occasions, we will co-host events with other groups, but these will be clearly identified on the THOG site.

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- THOG is not a singles group and those looking to join THOG for the sole purpose of finding dates will be disappointed. (* On a serious note, if you are on the receiving end of unwanted advances, harassing e-mails or stalking behaviors, please let us know by contacting a Volunteer or Organizer)

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We expect that members will do their socializing on the trail, at camp, or on the water! Thus, you won't find social mixers, dining events or parties on our site. What you will find are some of the most unique outdoor adventures in the Triangle area. Whether its hiking, bicycling, zip-lining, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, snow skiing, snowshoeing, or camping, we've likely done it!

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