The Southern Alpinist is the southern climber’s gateway to multipitch routes, alpine climbing, and big-mountain adventures. We may live in a region dominated by single-pitch cragging and bouldering, but there are still multipitch and alpine-style adventures waiting to be had throughout the South – if you know where to look. And for those aspiring to bigger mountain ranges and rocks beyond the borders of humid Appalachia, the Southern Alpinist has you covered with route recommendations, trip reports, itineraries and logistics, gear, reservations, and more.
We are dedicated to the art of multi-pitch climbing in TN, NC, AL, GA, KY, WV, and more, and using our local crags as training grounds for the big ranges of the world.