Archive | June, 2008
Muir Valley

Muir Valley

Posted June 12, 2008 at 7:26 am · Comments { 5 } ·

Muir Valley, for those that don’t know, is a sport climbing area in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. However, calling it a sub-area of the RRG is somewhat misleading as it is actually an entire destination unto itself. Spread over 400 acres of beautiful land and home to over 250 routes (and growing), it has quickly become one of the most popular places for climbers to visit since it opened a few years back. Recent new from Muir Valley inspired the most recent Climbingnarc.com ad revenue redistribution.

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Ally Dorey Interview

Posted June 11, 2008 at 7:19 pm · Comments { 2 } ·

Check out this interesting and humorous interview with Frontrange climber Ally Dory on a new blog I came across today called Pimpin’ and Crimpin’.

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News & Notes – 06/11/08

News & Notes – 06/11/08

Posted June 11, 2008 at 9:28 am · Comments { 9 } · Photo: Hot Aches Productions

News & Notes on Sonnie Trotter, Ethan Pringle, tribute to Todd Skinner, the Caldwell’s and more…

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2008 Vail Bouldering World Cup Media

2008 Vail Bouldering World Cup Media

Posted June 10, 2008 at 9:08 pm · Comments { 4 } · Photo: Adam McKenzie

Media from this past weekend’s Bouldering World Cup event at the Teva Mountain Games is starting to trickle in. Updated on 6/12/08

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Perfecto World Premier Tonight

Posted June 9, 2008 at 3:42 pm · Comments { 1 } ·

Perfecto, a new Mike Call movie featuring Deep Water Soloing and Sport Climbing on the Spanish island of Mallorca premiers tonight in Golden, CO.  More details are available at FRB, and you can catch a trailer at MVM.  Proceeds from tonight’s premier benefit a primary school near South Africa’s Rocklands.

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A Bit Of Housekeeping

A Bit Of Housekeeping

Posted June 9, 2008 at 8:40 am · Comments { 3 } ·

It’s been a few weeks since I made some changes to the site here and I wanted to take a moment to inform you of some of the changes.

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Alex Johnson Wins 2008 Bouldering World Cup In Vail

Posted June 8, 2008 at 9:09 am · Comments { 3 } ·

The Midwest’s own Alex Johnson took the top spot at the World Cup Bouldering event in Vail, CO this past weekend.  Paul Robinson was the top Male U.S. finisher in 3rd place.  Full Results:  Men / Women.  More details later this week.

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