Climbing Video: Heart of Stone, Climbing Access in the Southeast
December 23, 2008
On the theme of climbing access, please take some time to view the documentary Heart of Stone, a film from Andrew Kornylak and Josh Fowler.
This is a fantastic, must-watch climbing video. I spent a lot of time climbing and bouldering in the Southeast and this film really hits home emphasizing the access issues as well as nature of the climbing there.
From the filmmakers:
It’s no secret that the Southeastern US has some of the best rock climbing in the country. Grassroots organizations like the Southeastern Climbers Coalition and the Carolina Climbers Coalition are gaining and preserving access to this treasure in a unique way - by buying it. the annual Triple Crown Bouldering Competition - the largest outdoor climbing competition in the world - is at the center of this access revolution. This new film celebrates what many are calling a Golden Age of discovery and stewardship in the South. It’s a look at the miraculous mix of activism, generosity and respect for tradition, in the Heart of Stone.
Heart of Stone - HD from Andrew Kornylak on Vimeo.
(via Rock/Creek, Climbing Narc, and VideoClimb)
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Time to Join or Renew Your Access Fund Membership
December 22, 2008
My postal mail has backed up quite a bit over the past couple weeks and I just started sorting out some of the non-bills. I saw an Access Fund letter and immediately opened it - time to renew. I should have remembered this sooner, especially since Climbing Narc posted about the Access Fund recently. Luckily, my membership hadn’t lapsed, so I renewed online.
So here’s my annual reminder to do something important for climbing this holiday season. Give your local crags a gift and join/renew the Access Fund.
Here’s some of where your money goes:
Nearly 85 cents of every membership dollar funds projects and services that conserve climbing access, protect the climbing environment, and minimize impacts and restrictions across the U.S.
Your donations allow the Access Fund to work with legislators, acquire land to open or preserve climbing, assist with formation of Local Climbing Organizations across the country, and more
By joining, you take an active role in protecting and conserving climbing areas for this and future generations.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Fund Raising Match for Flatirons Climbing Projects
December 17, 2008
If you climb in the Colorado Front Range, please read the following announcement posted recently on Mountain Project:
The Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC) has received a generous matching-funds offer to encourage donations. The donor has agreed to match up to $1,000 in donations received by Dec 31. The FCC uses donations to purchase materials and supplies for various projects in the Flatirons. Coordinated with the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks department, projects include trail / access work to the Third Flatiron, Gregory Ampitheatre, Flagstaff bouldering areas, the Mickey Mouse Wall and the wildly popular Flagstaff Trash Bash.
We won’t buy beer with your donation but we will buy landscape timbers and gravel to improve your footing. Your generous contribution will be greatly appreciated by many for years to come.
The FCC is a 501c3 organization. Please send donations to: Flatirons Climbing Council c/o TRM, 937 Sunflower St., Louisville, CO 80027
More info on the Flatirons Climbing Council can be found here.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Deep water soloing banned at Summersville Lake
May 31, 2007
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (who built many of the man made lakes in this country) has banned cliff jumping and diving on all of its managed recreation property in the Huntington District in West Virginia. This area includes the popular Summersville Lake climbing area. Apparently, at least one climber called the office listed below and confirmed that the ban includes deep water soloing.
The rule that specifically bans deep water soloing is “Entering the lake from a height greater than one’s own is always prohibited.”
Popularity: 19% [?]
New River Gorge Beauty Mountain Boulders Cleanup
February 5, 2007
The New River Alliance of Climbers is holding a cleanup event for the bouldering area at Beauty Mountain in the New River Gorge, West Virginia. The effort is this Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11. Interested climbers can meet at the National Park Service’s Burnwood facility at 9am.
UPDATE: Due to the weather, the cleanup event has been canceled.
Popularity: 9% [?]
Nelson Rocks to reopen next year?
September 5, 2006
I’ve been hearing rumors that Nelson Rocks in West Virginia has resolved its liability concerns and will reopen next year. This is completely hearsay, but does anyone have any further details?
I really used to love climbing at Nelson when I lived in the DC area as it was a great alternative to the crowds at Seneca and Franklin.
Popularity: 20% [?]
Great Falls Fundraiser
May 24, 2006
The Friends of Great Falls is holding a fundraiser (PDF flyer) tomorrow in Washington DC.
May 25 – Great Falls Fundraiser
Please consider joining us on Thursday, May 25th from
6-8pm for a Happy Hour Fundraiser to help Friends of
Great Falls save climbing at Great Falls. All proceeds
from this event will be used to preserve climbing
access at Great Falls Park. In particular they will
assist with the costs associated with the Freedom of
Information request filed by FOGF some months ago.We are hoping to raffle a few items as well….
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2006
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Larry’s Lounge
1836 18th St Northwest
Washington DC, 20009On the corner of 18th and T Street….$5 Bass
Popularity: 7% [?]
15 years of access
January 26, 2006
The Access Fund is planning a celebration for April 29th in Las Vegas. Details have not yet been announced.
Come celebrate 15 years of Access with the Access Fund in Las Vegas, NV. Saturday, April 29th
Climbing at Red Rocks by day and dinner and slideshow with Corey Rich by night.
Event details to follow in February.
Popularity: 10% [?]
Castle Rock, Tennessee now open for climbing
January 15, 2006
The Access Fund reports that Castle Rock, Tennessee is now open for climbing. Located near Chattanooga, Tennessee, Castle Rock has both sport and trad routes. Full info can be found here.
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Popularity: 9% [?]
Access Fund Adopt-A-Crag Wrap-Ups
January 9, 2006
The Access Fund has posted its Adopt-A-Crag wrap-ups and awards. From their latest e-news:
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Popularity: 3% [?]
Best cliffs in region denied to climbers
May 20, 2005
CanadaEast.com reports that climbers are being denied access to the granite cliffs of Cochrane Lane after the Gagetown military base posted no trespassing signs this spring. The Cochrane Lane cliffs located in the valley above the Nerepis River in Welsford has over 300 documented climbing routes.
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Popularity: 6% [?]
Access Fund Fights Climbing Ban at Cave Rock
April 27, 2005
MountainZone.com reports that the Access Fund is fighting the climbing ban at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
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Popularity: 9% [?]
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