3 Expert Guides

Core Adventures

Essential climbing routes, access guides, and local beta

Rappel Access to Maverick and Nilbog: Cave Fork Climbing from Stone and Sky
Core Adventures12 min read

Rappel Access to Maverick and Nilbog: Cave Fork Climbing from Stone and Sky

Stone and Sky sits above the Maverick and Nilbog walls in the new Cave Fork Recreational Preserve. Here is how access works and how to check what is open.

10/13/2026
The Motherlode from Stone and Sky: Under 15 Minutes to a Red River Gorge Classic
Core Adventures8 min read

The Motherlode from Stone and Sky: Under 15 Minutes to a Red River Gorge Classic

The Motherlode is one of the most famous sport crags in the Red. Here is the drive from the cabin and how to plan a day there.

10/13/2026
Indian Staircase: A Gorge Scramble Worth the Drive
Core Adventures6 min read

Indian Staircase: A Gorge Scramble Worth the Drive

Indian Staircase is a steep sandstone scramble in the Clifty Wilderness, a short drive from the cabin. What to know before you go.

10/13/2026