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: 24% [?]
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: 7% [?]
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: 28% [?]
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: 9% [?]
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: 7% [?]
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: 7% [?]
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: 2% [?]
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: 8% [?]
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: 8% [?]
Conservation group to buy Sam Hill climbing area
April 27, 2005
The Trust For Public Land is buying a popular central Washington climbing area, the privately owned, 40-acre Sam Hill climbing area.
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Popularity: 7% [?]
Access Fund Awards $45,480 in Climbing Preservation Grants
April 13, 2005
From the Access Fund:
The Access Fund awarded $45,480 in its first round of grant funding for 2005. Awarded three times annually, Climbing Preservation Grants provide financial assistance for local climber activism and protection of the climbing environment. The grants will be distributed for trail improvements, land acquisition, education and assistance for a newly formed local climber organization.
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Popularity: 8% [?]
Eagle Mountain Landfill Threatens Joshua Tree
April 4, 2005
The National Parks Conservation Association has an action alert regarding the Eagle Mountain Landfill. The landfill, proposed by the Mine Reclamation Corporation (a subsidiary of Kaiser Ventures) would be largest garbage dump in the U.S.
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Popularity: 4% [?]
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