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The Houston maritime attorney acknowledged a recent study found that indoor rock climbing has a low risk of injury and is 10 times safer than soccer. The study was published by the quarterly medical journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine (PDF) by the Wilderness Medical Society. From the scotsman.com, The study by German researchers was based […]
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 […]
From scrambling accident to beer commercials, the LA Times has an article updating Aron Ralston. Three years ago, Ralston was just another outdoor adrenaline junkie, attempting to be the first person to solo climb all 59 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot-plus peaks in winter. During a break from his quest, he ventured into a Utah canyon where […]
The Friends of Great Falls is holding a fundraiser (PDF flyer) tomorrow in Washington DC. May 25 â?? 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 […]
The 4th Annual New River Rendezvous is this weekend May 19 – 21 at the New River Gorge, West Virginia. I’ve wanted to attend the past few years, but was never able to make it down. This year I have no excuses living so close! I’m signed up for two clinics – Warriors Way with […]
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 […]
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.
The Access Fund has posted its Adopt-A-Crag wrap-ups and awards. From their latest e-news:
Climbing magazine keeps an updated list of upcoming climbing festivals and events.
The Mammut Bouldering Champoinships are gearing up and promise to be the “epicenter of North Eastern bouldering for the winter of ’06”. The first stop of the tour will be Earth Treks Climbing Gym in Timonium, MD on January 13-14, 2006. The next two events are MetroRock in Boston (February 10-11) and the New Jersey […]