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Access Threatened at Sunset Park (TN) - 2008-03-20 by saxfiend
SCC works to avert climbing shutdown by park service
Votes: 2 |
Comments: 9 |
Views: 998
Mushroom Boulder at Hueco Tanks--CLOSED - 2008-01-05 by cyclone
Classic boulder at Hueco Tanks has been closed to all foot and climbing traffic.
Votes: 0 |
Comments: 10 |
Views: 1567
Petzl Adds Impetus to RRGCC Fundraising - 2007-09-03 by acacongua
In recent months fundraising efforts of the RRGCC have garnered special attention from worldwide adventure equipment manufacturer, Petzl, Inc. In recognizing the RRGCC endeavors to preserve climbing in Eastern Kentucky, Petzl turned its attention to the Red River Gorge and has provided major assistance in helping us secure climbing in the area. Votes: 3 |
Comment: 1 |
Views: 1043
SKAHA - Time is running out - 2007-06-06 by djohnson
Save Skaha Bluffs, one of the greatest moderate sport areas I know about. Votes: 3 |
Comments: 6 |
Views: 1523
Williamson Rock Closure - 2007-05-16 by admin
Southern California's most popular Summer Sport Climbing Crag is Closed. The US Forest Service has issued a temporary closure of Williamson Rock to climbing. The closure is based on protecting the Mountain Yellow Legged Frog (MYLF) an endangered species, over which the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has jurisdiction. Votes: 0 |
Comments: 2 |
Views: 748
Preliminary Red Rock Wilderness Plan Released for Public Commentary - 2007-05-14 by vegastradguy
The Nevada BLM has released a preliminary Wilderness Plan for Red Rock and the surrounding area. Votes: 4 |
Comments: 4 |
Views: 780
Cederberg’s route environs commands respect - 2007-04-29 by admin
The signing of the Cederberg Management Plan by Cape Nature in Southern Africa, means climbers will now have access to a set amount of pre-approved sport routes at Rocklands and Truitjieskraal. Votes: 0 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 445
Black Diamond gives $10,000 for Preservation of Skaha Bluffs, Canada - 2007-04-27 by admin
Black Diamond announced on April 23, 2007, that it has agreed to commit $10,000 (CAN) in a joint effort with Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) to help preserve Skaha Bluffs near Penticton, British Columbia. Votes: 2 |
Comments: 4 |
Views: 529
Earth Day 2007 - Ontario Access Coalition Event - 2007-03-28 by andrurok
Earthday is fast approaching and once again the Ontario Access Coalition is organizing a cleanup. This year it is at Kelso. If you're available, please come out on Saturday April 21st and show your support. Votes: 2 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 630
National Park Service Seeking Input for Arches Climbing Plan - 2007-03-25 by vegastradguy
The NPS wants input from the public on a new climbing plan for Arches National Park. Votes: 0 |
Comments: 6 |
Views: 1302
NJ Climbers Seek Legal Equality in State Parks - 2007-01-29 by socialclimber
Contending that what they do is no more dangerous than horse riding or mountain biking, an advocacy group Access NJ is lobbying the state to recognize climbing in all its forms as a permissible activity in state parks.
Votes: 2 |
Comments: 3 |
Views: 1016
Climbers Buy boulder Field with Help From Chaco/Rock-Creek - 2007-01-12 by socialclimber
Chaco and Rock/Creek Outfitters raise over $8000 during the Triple Crown Bouldering Series to help the Southeastern Climbers' Coalition finalize the purchase of Boat Rock. Once threatened by development, this area is now a green space owned and managed by climbers. Votes: 2 |
Comment: 1 |
Views: 1842
China plans Restrictions for Everest. - 2006-12-12 by socialclimber
Climbers hoping to save themselves a little money and bureaucracy by climbing Everest via Tibet may soon face restrictions as the 2008 China Olympics looms. The China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) intends to increase fees and restrict permit numbers as of Spring next year. Votes: 0 |
Comment: 1 |
Views: 1670
When Hope is Not Enough - Indian Creek at Risk - 2006-12-04 by danielmcneil
The Friends of Indian Creek's well-intentioned plan might slow user damage nominally, but the Indian Creek basin is too popular and beautiful for short-sighted management. Votes: 5 |
Comments: 11 |
Views: 2440
Closure Threat Becomes Reality at Torrent - 2006-11-29 by captainstatic
No more open climbing access at Torrent Falls, a popular Red River Gorge crag. Vote: 1 |
Comments: 7 |
Views: 1198
Wolfden Rock at FDR State Park, GA - 2006-11-25 by admin
Notice from Dusty Fuller, F.D. Roosevelt State Park Manager in Training.
Vote: 1 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 732
Laurel Knob Climbing Management Plan - 2006-11-21 by A.Love
Public comment now welcome on Laurel Knob Climbing Management Plan. Votes: 2 |
Comments: 0 |
Views: 1155
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