Rock Climbing News September 2007

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THURSDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2007
	Rock Climbing Discount Fee for Schoolchildren
	A new wall for rock climbing had its debut last Saturday at the Norpoint Centre in Northeast Tacoma. The wall is dedicated to Mike Stone by his family. Last year, Stone's family met with Metro Parks staff to discuss about a memorial gift to Stone who is an avid rock climber. Stone's family and the Metro Parks staff planned something that would be meaningful, as well as beneficial. The Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2007
	China Hosts Asian Rock Climbing Tournament
	China – Tianmenshan National Park in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province will be hosting the third Asian Rock Climbing Tournament on November 5 and 6. The tournament includes four different competition categories. These are men’s and women’s speed and men’s and women’s difficulty. In each category, the top eight will receive prizes. Participating this year are Japan, the Philippines, Korea, Indo Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2007
	90-year-old Celebrates by Climbing Wall
	John Rusen celebrated his 90th birthday by scaling the climbing wall at San Juan College's Health and Human Performance Center. His climb took a few minutes only. When he reached the top of the wall, his well-wishers sang "Happy Birthday." "You don't get too old from climbing, you get old from not climbing," Rusen said. Rusen has climbed for 40 years, and even when he was still a kid, h Read Full Story
MONDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2007
	Rock Climbing Tips for Beginners
	In the North Carolina Mountains, rock climbing destinations are aplenty. These include Cedar Rock, Looking Glass Rock, and Johns Rock. Brian Williams, a Brevard Rock Gym climbing guide, suggests however that rock climbing beginners should start with rock climbing gyms first. “Most people would be more comfortable learning in a gym,” he says. Williams also suggests hiring a guide who do Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2007
	Climbing Walls May Be in Store for Lynchburg
	Climbing walls may be in store for Lynchburg residents. Entrepreneur Dan Hague plans to build climbing walls in a vacant warehouse owned by an electrical supply company. The warehouse is located on Church Street. Hague plans to construct climbing walls that stand as high as 40 feet. However, the building is only 22 feet tall. The back roof will be renovated to accommodate the climbing walls. Read Full Story