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June 30, 2006
NY: Gunks Climber Coalition Committee Meeting
Clausti on Labor Day, NRG. Photo by Dan Brayack© 2006
New Paltz, NY.- There will be a GCC Steering Committee Meeting on Saturday, July 8th at 6:30pm at the home of Chris Moratz in Gardiner. Focus of the meeting will be the Peter's Kill climbers' impact study project in Minnewaska, and voting on our new by-laws. If you are not currently an active volunteer of the GCC but would like to attend, or need directions to Chris' house, please contact us at GCC@gunksclimbers.org and let us know you'll be coming.
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June 23, 2006
NC: Get Your Groover On For Laurel Knob!
At over 1200 ft high, Laurel Knob is the tallest cliff on the East Coast of the United States, and it has been closed to climbers for years. Now, thanks to an amazing effort by local activists, it was purchased by the Carolina Climbers Coalition in February of 2006.
The CCC has raised $110,000 toward the total price tag of $250,000.
The Carolina Climbers Coalition now presents a benefit for Laurel Knob:
GET YOUR GROOVER ON
When:
July 15th from 7 to 10 pm
Where:
Inner Peaks Climbing Center, Charlotte NC
Admission:
$10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.
100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the CCC’s purchase of Laurel Knob.
This party will be BYOB but you must be able to show identification. Inner Peaks will be grilling burgers and dogs for your dining pleasure.
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June 19, 2006
Kurt Smith Interview at SEClimbers.org
Agent Orange, 11d, NRG. Photo by Dan Brayack© 2006
Get to know New River Gorge local Kurt Smith with this interview over at the Southeastern Climbers Coalition site. Brad posted an interview that outlines Kurt's climbing career.
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June 15, 2006
Red River Gorge: Bachar to be at Rocktoberfest 2006
Stay tuned...
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Bouldering History: John Gill's Website
Boulderers and climbing history enthusiasts should definitely check out John Gill's website. Gill is the American godfather of bouldering, and his fascinating memoirs and historical accounts and photos of early bouldering are a must read.
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June 13, 2006
Red River Gorge: Dr. Bob Matches Dollar for Dollar--Donate Now!
Slade, KY.- To kick-off the fundraising efforts for the 2007 PMRP mortgage payment, RRGCC President, Dr. Bob Matheny, has offered a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge up to $5,000 for any PMRP contributions received by the RRGCC until June 15, 2006. This match will include money raised at the upcoming RRGCC 2006 Red River Rendezvous except for the event registration fees. That means any raffle ticket sales in addition to the registration, money raised from clinics, and money raised from gear sales @ Miguel's will be included in this matching challenge. The goal in this challenge is to have at least $10,000, including the challenge money, set aside by June 15, 2006 for the 2007 PMRP mortgage payment!
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June 12, 2006
New Gear: RockTools Superclip
Redding, California's Rock Climbing Tools is manufacturing a fantastic new stick clip tool. The Superclip is so simple and ingenious, you'll slap your forehead that you didn't think of it first. Compare the minimalist design to that of the Squid, and you understand what owner Russell Barrett means when he says he took the opposite approach, paring his design down to the essential components. He says: "I wanted it to be minimal, but also very durable--you can toss it in the back of your truck and it'll be fine. It's made of spring steel, and it's also stainless. We manufacture it here in America."
I've tested it out and it is without a doubt the best stick clip I've used--better than the Squid, and certainly better than any homemade clamp and tape kludge. It will clip and unclip quick draws quickly and reliably. I used it with a variety of carabiners: Petzl Spirits, Black Diamond Hotwires, and two or three other brands. All worked flawlessly. Barrett also makes versions for larger locking carabiners geared towared rescue and rigging workers, as well as a kit that allows a paddle to be used as the stick (for river rats).
To order call 530-223-9000. It costs 21.95, I paid another $4 for shipping and it arrived in two days.
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June 09, 2006
Training: Keep Moving to Recover!
From Eric Hörst's training blog:
Want to recovery faster between boulder problems and routes? If so, then "keep moving." That's the beta from several climbing researchers who have studied different recovery strategies.Of particular interest: Eric's discussion of a new study: "Effects of Active Recovery on Lactate Concentration, Heart Rate, and RPE in Climbing, (Draper, Bird, Coleman and Hodgson 2006)".
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June 08, 2006
Clausti on Let the Wind Blow, 12a, NRG
Photo by Dan Brayack© 2006
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New Jersey Climbing Access Petition
Access New Jersey is asking climbers to petition the NJ legislature to list climbing as an official activity in the New Jersey Highlands. Such inclusion asssists in gaining access to climbing and bouldering areas in County parks.
Climbers can send a letter to highlands@highlands.stat.nj.us and can find an example letter here.
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