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Rock Climbing News - April 2009
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Thursday, 30 April 2009Rock/Creek, a Chattanooga-based independent outdoor retailer, created the award to celebrate Earth Day and recognize one vendor's efforts to reduce environmental impact. Broad criteria for selection include: manufacturing and design innovations, waste reduction, elimination of hazardous chemicals, recycling, and reducing energy consumption.
KEEN joins previous award winners Patagonia a nd Chaco in being recognized as environmental leaders by Rock/Creek.
Rock/Creek Marketing Director Mark McKnight describes the process: "KEEN's bold action to reduce their environmental footprint as well as the transparency with which they have analyzed their own operations through their sustainability 'Report Card' is worthy of notice. In the end, their focus on creating community and focusing on the customer as the reason behind their sustainability efforts made them the best choice for the 3rd Annual Rock/Creek Environmental Stewardship Award."
"It is rare to have a company so motivated to get involved with local retailers and support local community. KEEN has really become a user-friendly company in regards to fundraising and campaigning their cause," explains Rock/Creek co-owner, Marvin Webb. "In addition to their global environmental efforts, KEEN has supported the Rock/Creek Trail Series, which helps us build trails and secure access here in Chattanooga."
Jeff Weathersbee, the Sales Representative accepting the award on behalf of KEEN, shares his enthusiasm: "This is awesome! We (KEEN) really appreciate the recognition and we are excited to be a part of such a great relationship with Rock/Creek. KEEN has been a proud partner with Rock/Creek for many community programs."
Rock/Creek carries KEEN's Harvest Mary Jane shoe as well as the Pettygrove Hand Bag, both made from recycled rice paper found on the floors of Asian factories. Rock/Creek also has KEEN shoes and bags made from recycled aluminum, recycled polyester, as well as a special leather called Low Impact to the Environment Leather (LITE), created by Keen with German-owned leather tannery located in China. KEEN also has aggressive goals for replacing diesel and coal-fired electric power with hydroelectric power.
For more information on sustainable materials, low-impact gear and clothing, as well as Rock/Creek's own environmental initiatives, visit http://www.rockcreek.com/earth-day/
Source: www.outdoorindustry.org
Thursday, 30 April 2009For the second year running, La Sportiva will be the main sponsor at Melloblocco, the most important bouldering event in Europe.
During the meeting in Val di Mello, participants will be able to test some of La Sportiva's lastest models: Speedster, the most "sensitive" climbing shoe on the market and Gandalf, the revolutionary, ergonomic approach shoe.
On the agenda this ye ar: bouldering clinics and events with La Sportiva athletes, Friday night live music at the La Sportiva/Blurr stand, La Sportiva Saturday night party, the presentation of the new bouldering film PURE by Chuck Fryberger and the chance to put yourself to the writing contest and bring home one of the many Speedster and blurr give-aways. All this and much more at Melloblocco 2009. Be there!
How to take part in the writing-contest:
The new climbing shoe SPEEDSTER will be officially make its debut on Friday evening at the "Centro Polifunzionale della Montagna" at around 9pm. To mark this important event, a special spraycan art contest will be held entitled: "La Sportiva Speedster and the Val di Mello blocks."
Prizes on offer for the first 3 classified: a pair of Speedster and lots of Blurr goodies.
So put your creative talent to the test and come and create a mural on one of the dedicated panels set up by the organization. Book your panel and spray cans at redazione@lasportiva.com.
Hurry supplies are limited!
For further information, visit www.lasportiva.com.
Source: www.melloblocco.it
Tuesday, 28 April 2009Sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, these excellent lectures and masterclasses will be touring the UK in late April and early May.
Whatever your rock climbing experience, the evening lectures will provide you with essential knowledge and inspire you on your climbing adventures. They will cover essential climbing skills and equipment. The speakers Libby Peter and Lucy Creamer have many year s of rock climbing experience and will provide invaluable advice and inspiration for all rock climbers.
Get expert tuition from both Lucy and Libby by attending one of the Masterclasses that will also be running at three of the lecture venues during the day. Libby will cover technical climbing skills such as rope work, and Lucy will cover climbing movement skills.
LECTURE DATES
Lectures start at 19:00
Wednesday 29 April - Southampton
Calshot Activity Centre, Kinkead & Waghorn Room, Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, Hants, SO45 1BR.
Thursday 30 April - Tonbridge
The Judd School, Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PN.
Tuesday 5 May - Leeds
Leeds Metropolitan University, Headingley Campus, Lecture Theatre B, James Graham Building, Leeds, Headingley, LS6 3QS.
Wednesday 6 May - Preston
West View Leisure Centre, West View, Ribbleton, Preston, PR1 5EP.
Thursday 7 May - Warwick
University of Warwick, Lecture Theatre LIB2, Library, Library Road, CV4 7AL.
MASTERCLASS DATES
At three of the veues (Southampton, Preston and Warwick) there will be Masterclasses taking place during the day. You will be able to do Technical Climbing Skills with Libby Peter and/or Movement Skills with Lucy Creamer. Both classes will run twice a day so you can do either one or both. The morning classes run from 11:00 to 13:00 and the afternoon classes from 14:00 to 16:00. Please note that some Masterclasses are now full, where this is the case it is stated on the relevant booking form.
Wednesday 29 April - Southampton
Calshot Activity Centre, Climbing Wall, Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, Hants, SO45 1BR.
Wednesday 6 May - Preston
West View Leisure Centre, West View, Ribbleton, Preston, PR1 5EP.
Thursday 7 May - Warwick
Bear Rock Climbing Centre, University of Warwick, Sports Centre, CV4 7AL.
BOOKING & COST
The evening lecture tickets are priced £5 (BMC members) / £7 (non members), and are available to purchase in the BMC Shop or by telephoning the BMC Office 0161 445 6111, or on the door on the night (please phone to check there'll be enough). For advance group bookings of 10 or more, tickets are £3.50 per person.
The daytime Masterclasses are £16 per person for BMC members and £20 for non members. Book in advance by completing the relevant booking form above.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact Becky McGovern on 0161 438 3302 or email becky@thebmc.co.uk.
Source: www.thebmc.co.uk
Sunday, 26 April 2009On Friday May 29th, North America's pro climbing tour returns to Fairfield New Jersey for The Gravity Brawl Presented by Native Eyewear. Since 2006 the Mammut Bouldering Championships have stormed through the New Jersey Rock Gym with the most exicting pro gym climbing competition out there. This year Native Eyewear, a new partner to the Mammut Bouldering Championships, has stepped up and brought us the Gravity Brawl bigger and better than ever. Called the "Fight Club" of bouldering competitions, the Gravity Brawl is a rock and roll good time for everyone from the strongest pro climbers in the world to beginners paddling up their first slab.
Starting off on Friday night, the pro qualifiers are a great low key way for anyone interested to see what the best climbers in the world can do, up close and for free. Then on Saturday morning, the legendary Gravity Brawl recreational competition heats up for climbers of all ages and abilities to test themselves on over 100 boulder problems set by the best route setters the industry has to offer. Thousands of dollars in prizes from the top brands in climbing await the most motivated and psyched climbers. Finally, on Saturday night, the top ten male and female pros compete under the bright lights, on the big stage for a $5,000 cash purse.
Always the most exciting pro competition of the year, the 2009 Gravity Brawl presented by Native Eyewear promises one of a kind excitement in the least likely venue imaginable. Don't judge a book by it's cover and don't miss the show!
Tickets go on sale April 15th along with climber registration for all categories from pro's to little kiddies, from young to old and from strong to, uh, less strong.
For more details on this event, visit www.boulderingcomps.com.
Thursday, 23 April 2009Motivating and challenging, this clinic series is for beginner and intermediate climbers. Attend this three part series to improve your climbing technique immediately. Weekly lessons will cover footwork, hand grips, and mental strategies. Learn how to climb efficiently and have fun at the same time.
Goals: Learn climbing techniques to climb better, identify your weakest links, and prac tice specific drills to strengthen them.
Outline:
Part 1- Setting goals and working to achieve them. Learn grip styles, resting position and body position.
Part 2- Develop foot technique and strength. Learn foot edging, stemming, smearing, flagging and more.
Part 3- Gain skills needed to climb routes that include overhangs. Tons more of great techniques!
Details:The class goes for 1 ½ hours per night, 1 night per week for 3 weeks, limited to six adults.
Pre-requisite: top rope certified. To secure your place in the clinic, advanced registration is required.
Cost
: $68.00 for NJRG members, $90 for non-members
1 week cancellation policy
No makeup's will be offered for missed session
Class size is limited to six adults, 2 person minimum
Dates:
Wednesdays: (7:00-8:30pm)
Available: April 8, 22 & 29
May 13, 20 & 27
For more details about this news, please visit www.njrockgym.com.
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