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Thursday, 30 July 2009Apex NC - Raleigh North Carolina-based Ascent Adventure Consultants and Triangle Rock Club are the hosts of the 2009 Reel Rock Film Tour taking place in Chapel Hill NC on October 24, 2009 at 6:00PM. The cost of entry is $15. The Reel Rock Film Tour "delivers the year's most exciting climbing and adventure films to audiences to over 100 cities around the world. Reel Rock shows are festive event s where climbers and outdoors lovers gather to celebrate their passion for adventure. Gear giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fund raising for non profit organizations all add to the fun and community of Reel Rock Events (www.reelrockfilmtour.com)."
Festivities include the premier of Progression, a climbing film focusing on the greatest climbers and the way they continue to advance the sport of climbing, the preview of First Ascents, a National Geographic Channel and Sender Films series on climbers conquering unclimbed peaks all across the world, as well as the showing of the 2009 Reel Rock Film Competition winner. Local and National sponsors will contribute gear and prizes for a raffle benefiting the American Alpine Club. Food will be provided by local restaurants, including Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill NC.
"In my opinion the film debuted last year, The Sharp End, is the best around. I can only assume that this year's will be even greater. The Reel Rock Film Tour will continue to grow in international popularity, and we are honored to be a part of it," expresses Brandon Hensinger, owner of Ascent Adventure Consultants.
For more information on the event, and to learn how you can be involved, visit the Chapel Hill NC Reel Rock Film Tour website. To learn more about Reel Rock Film Tour, visit www.reelrockfilmtour.com .
Ascent Adventure Consultants is a Raleigh, NC-based professional rock and ice climbing guiding and instruction provider, as well as a corporate team building and leadership development program provider. Climbing courses and team building programs are conducted locally, nationally and internationally and are customized to every clients' needs.
For more information, and/or to conduct interviews, please contact Brandon Hensinger at 919-345-1087 or bhensinger@ascentadventure.com.
Source: www.pressreleasepoint.com
Tuesday, 28 July 2009Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, recently canvassed plans to stop visitors from climbing Ayer's Rock – one of Australia's best known natural attractions.
Opposition Spokesman for Northern Australia, Senator Ian Macdonald, said that Prime Minister Rudd must immediately veto the Mr. Garrett's plan.
"Along with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Ayer's Rock is probably Australia’s best-known and well-loved attraction. Banning the climbing of it will turn many people away," Senator Macdonald said.
"The 'Rock' is one of the most significant tourist drawcards in Northern Australia and contributes substantially to the economy of the Top End."
"With Australian Tourism facing a big downturn due to the global financial crisis, I can't believe the Government would even think about doing something like this, that will turn away tourists from one of our most visited natural attractions."
"Younger tourists in particular will not want to make the trek all way out past Alice Springs just to look at the Rock. They want to take away photos of themselves on top of it, to show to their family and friends. It is an achievement to climb such a well known icon," Senator Macdonald said.
"The proposal is simply ludicrous, and I call on Mr Rudd to announce that Ayer's Rock will remain open to all who wish to climb it," Senator Macdonald said.
Source: senatormacdonald.org
Monday, 27 July 2009The Second Annual Yangshuo Climbing Festival will be held from November 13 to 15, 2009. The Festival will bring together climbers in China's top sport climbing area and will include clinics taught by some of the world's best rock climbers, screening of climbing videos, informative slide shows, a free climbing treasure hunt, friendly climbing competitions, music, food, beer and socializing.
< br> All registered participants will receive a free festival T-shirt, a Black Diamond Orbit Lantern, a Sea To Summit Ultralight Stuff Sack, a discount coupon for the purchase of Vasque shoes, a GSI Ultralight eating utensil and an Innate festival stainless steel water bottle. We will also have prize giveaways from the Festival sponsors.
Climbing Festival Mission
The mission of the Yangshuo Climbing Festival is to bring together climbers annually from throughout Asia to promote and celebrate the sport of rock climbing.
Climbing Festival Goal
The twin goals of the Yangshuo Climbing Festival are to promote a sense of community among climbers throughout China in a fun, friendly, and casual atmosphere and to support the sustainable development of rock climbing in the Yangshuo area. The Festival organizers will donate the money raised via Festival entry fees to local Yangshuo development projects in an effort to encourage a long-term collaborative partnership between climbers and the local community.
For more details on this news, go to www.ysclimbfest.com.cn.
Friday, 24 July 2009Climbing camps at Total Climbing are designed to challenge both the beginner and the experienced climber. Camps start in the indoor facility to practice safety then head out to the great outdoors in Boulder and Estes Park to sample the famous climbing in the area. Climbing camps focus on fun, climbing skills, Leave No Trace and outdoor leadership development.
Ages 6-8
Kids spend t heir days sampling the different disciplines of climbing including indoor, outdoor and bouldering. Campers record their climbs in their personal rock log, and take a refreshing dip in Carter Lake after a long day of bouldering at the end of camp.
Times: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Price: $345/week
Dates for 2009: 6/1-6/5, 6/8-6/12, 6/15-6/19, 6/22-6/26, 7/6-7/10, 7/20-7/24, 7/27-7/31, 8/3-8/7
Ages 9-11
This camp offers a variety of climbing, bouldering and roped travel activities. Kids get to climb in Boulder and Estes Park, and they'll sample some of the famous granite and sandstone the area has to offer. Campers gain confidence, trust and learn teamwork through climbing.
Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Price: $475/week
Dates for 2009: 6/1-6/5, 6/15-6/19, 6/22-6/26, 6/29-7/3, 7/6-7/10, 7/13-7/17, 7/20-7/24, 7/27-7/31
Ages 12+
Students put their belaying and rope skills to the test at exciting climbing areas in Boulder and Estes Park. Campers will need good communication and team work for this camp as they explore Estes Park and spend one night in our climbers' cabin.
Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Price: $525/week
Date for 2009: 6/8-6/12, 6/29-7/3, 7/13-7/17, 8/3-8/7
To reserve your space, call 1-800-836-4008
For more details on this event, please go to www.totalclimbing.com.
Thursday, 23 July 2009Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., a global leader in the climbing and freeride ski markets, announced the completion and launch of its new website www.BlackDiamondEquipment.com.
"Our goal with the complete rebuilding of the site is to offer online interaction comparable to the experience a climber or skier has with our gear," comments Peter Metcalf, CEO. "Black Diamond at its core represen ts progressive and innovative design in all forms. We've crafted the new BD website with the same audacity as its progenitor the 1972 Chouinard Equipment catalog—an iconic piece that shaped many climbers' perceptions and impacted how the sport progressed in terms of clean climbing. We fully expect our new site to once again raise the bar for the climbing, skiing and mountain sports community which we serve."
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this summer, Black Diamond continues to invest in its infrastructure honoring its founding tenet to create a company on par in product, idealism, style and action with the life defining passions of climbing, skiing and alpinism.
"The new BD site brings together innovative technology, eclectic personality and the high style of Black Diamond like never before," explains Adam Chamberlain, Director of Marketing. "Historically, the BD catalog has been our keystone and we've relied on it to showcase our products and convey our story. The site redesign acknowledges that the web is now a far more dynamic, timely, powerful and flexible tool to do this moving forward."
BlackDiamondEquipment.com will incorporate the latest climbing, skiing and mountain news, insider views of BD design, testing and production, informative how-to videos, killer photography and glimpses of life in the "diamond mine." Additionally, all BD products will be showcased in a truly integrated, thoroughly-2009 shopping experience utilizing dealer referral, as well as the 20-year-old Black Diamond Mail Order business to fulfill customer orders. "The new BD site is the epicenter for all aspects the Black Diamond brand," summarizes Chamberlain. "The plan is to roll out France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and England instances this fall with Japanese and other countries coming online in Spring 2010."
"As climbers, skiers and tool makers, we’re tremendously proud of this achievement, the effort of all those involved in building this tool and the journey we are embarking on together with this launch. Visit www.BlackDiamondEquipment,com to see why and join us," says Chamberlain.
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. is an employee-owned manufacturer of equipment for rock climbing, alpinism and freeride skiing. By consistently building innovative, standard-setting products and actively preserving the mountain environment, Black Diamond has assumed a leadership role in the international outdoor community. For more information on Black Diamond visit www.BlackDiamondEquipment.com.
Source: www.outdoorindustry.org
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