I've made tons of international climbing connections that come to climb in the south. Im actually meeting 2 people from France at the Red River Gorge this weekend (another world class sport crag- 3.5 hr drive). Atlanta, largest airport in the country = 1.5 hr drive from Chat. San Francisco = 3.5 hrs from yosemite, 6 hrs from bishop, 8 from Joshua Tree.
Not going to lie, we have our humid days... but no place is perfect. I've climbed bishop, yosemite, Joshua tree, even Indian Creek in not so great temps. Every place has its season but in Chatt you can find shade/dry rock/cooler temps year round
"I like how "in The World" means "in the United States of America, in my opinion". As a rock climber, I can point out few problems"... I can definitely respect this criticism and to be honest I initially had US, but I think that with the Rock quality, quantity, and distance from the city, it can for sure be argued. As for the weather, we surely see some hot months, but you can climb here year round (not the case in Yosemite/boulder canyon). I also wouldn't consider us "deep south". Being located between Nashville and Atlanta we actually have a pretty hipster, crunchy, outdoors feel. There are 3 Vegetarian eateries walking distance from my office & organic/locally grown foods is a huge movement in Chat. I actually plan to travel to Cape Town in a few months, I'd love some pointers (jared at getfireplug.com). Have you climbed in Chattanooga? I'd happily give you the tour
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Chattanooga is doing some amazing things. I grew up an hour and half north in Knoxville, traveling to Chattanooga nearly every weekend to Rock Climb. Its easily one of the best climbing cities in the country & IMO destroys boulder in quantity and quality of routes/rock. I moved here from California to start a company about 2 years ago and have been very lucky to work with and meet so many great people. Between the amazing people, great companies moving/starting here, and the immense outdoor opportunities only minutes from downtown - it's ripe for any tech/outdoor people.