Rock Climbing in West Virginia

People from around the world visit West Virginia's New River Gorge each year not only for its breathtaking views and whitewater rafting, but also for its 30- to 120-foot sandstone cliffs, which offer a variety of climbing routes that challenge even the most experienced rock climbers. Two novice climbers from Asheville, N.C., recently signed on for climbing lessons and a guided trip to the gorge's Junkyard Wall.

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