Rock Climbing News June 2008

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MONDAY, 30 JUNE 2008
	Adventure Course Offered at Stone Mountain Park
	While everyone works his way to the peak, there are other things down there that climbers must not overlook! The Stone Mountain Park offers amenities and attractions not commonly provided in a climbing facility. Sky Hike - One can almost touch the sky when he completes the 40-foot family adventure course. For beginners, a two-foot course is also available. Summit Skyride - Experience Read Full Story
	Jim Baldwin Memorial Award to be Given to Climbers
	In honor of Jim Baldwin, one of the climbing pioneers, climbers will soon be recognized for the role they played in climbing a new route in the Squamish area. The Jim Baldwin Memorial award, sponsored by Mountain Equipment Co-op, is presented annually during the Squamish Mountain Festival. A three-foot tall steel and granite trophy will be inscribed with the name or names of the winner or win Read Full Story
SUNDAY, 29 JUNE 2008
	Alex Johnson Bags Gold at World Cup Climbing Event
	Alex Johnson won the gold award at the World Cup Climbing Competition which was held last June 6 to 8 at the fourth stop of Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. This was the first world cup climbing event in the United States. Climbers from 23 countries gathered in the event. At only 19 years old, Johnson has already made her mark in the rock climbing industry. Aside from bagging the gold m Read Full Story
	UClimb, Donner Summit to Host Rock Climbing Event
	UClimb and Donner Summit will host a two-day rock climbing event on July 19 to 20. This is sponsored by Mountain Gear and Marmot and will be held in Donner Summit, Nevada County. The rock climbing event will include instruction from Alpine Skills International guides. Climbers will be able to improve their skills and techniques with the help of professional instructors. Individuals who a Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 26 JUNE 2008
	Rock Climbing Couple Opens Indoor Gym
	Rock climbing couple Jaime and Time Rice recently brought their favorite activity for the past seven years indoors with the recently opened indoor rock climbing gym in Athens. The said facility called Solutions Rock Gym was opened last May at 24 E. State Street. Solutions Rock Gym is open to climbers of all ages and skill levels. Aside from climbing the walls, participants can improve Read Full Story