Utahclimbers.com http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog Online resource for climbing in Utah. Fri, 11 May 2012 01:41:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 SLCA May 2012 Update http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2012/05/10/slca-may-2012-update/ http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2012/05/10/slca-may-2012-update/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 01:41:31 +0000 Rob http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/?p=748 http://www.saltlakeclimbers.org/mail/SLCAMay2012update.php

]]> http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2012/05/10/slca-may-2012-update/feed/ 0 5th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2012/04/16/5th-annual-ogden-climbing-festival/ http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2012/04/16/5th-annual-ogden-climbing-festival/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:12:11 +0000 Rob http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/?p=745 5th Annual Ogden Climbing Festival, April 27-29

Ogden Climbing Fest Poster

This year we will welcome world renowned climber Peter Croft! Royal Robbins, a leading climber of the previous generation, wrote about Croft and his climbing achievements in 2000: "Peter has been my hero for many years, ever since he came blazing out of nowhere with his stunning free solo ascent of Astroman on Washington Column in Yosemite. Tom Frost and I had made the second ascent of this route, mostly with direct aid in the early sixties. That one could climb this route without resorting to direct aid was impressive. To do it without a rope was astonishing. But such was Peter's level of mastery. That it was mastery, and not mere daring was proven by a string of free solos of similar stature, executed to perfection."

This years Festival will include:

  • Free Climbing Gear Demo, Friday April 27th 5-9pm (WSU Climbing Wall)
  • Outdoor Red Point Boulder Competition, Saturday April 28th 10am-12:30pm (Ogden Boulder Field)
    All Hill Air Force Base employees, Active Military, WSU ROTC, and WSU Climbing Club members receive a $5 discount on early registration for the Outdoor Boulder Comp. (Regular $20, Discount $15). Please call the WSU Outdoor Program 801-626-6373 before Friday April 27th at 5pm to pre-register.
  • Free Red Bull BBQ, Saturday April 28th 12-1pm (Ogden Boulder Field)
  • Free Educational Climbing Clinics, Saturday April 28th from 1-3:30pm (Ogden Boulder Field) 1) Peter Croft Climbing Clinic, 2) Kidz Rock Clinic, 3) Bouldering Clinic
  • RevvNRG Keynote Slide show presentation by Peter Croft, Saturday April 28th 6:30pm (WSU Wildcat Theater)
  • Event After Party Hosted by the Front Climbing Club, Saturday April 28th 8:30pm (The Front Climbing Club)
  • Boulder Field Clean up and Trail restoration, Sunday April 29th 10-2pm (Ogden Bolder Field)

All events are open to the community and we invite participants of all ages and ability!

For more information or to see a full event schedule visit: http://www.weber.edu/outdoor/Ogden_Climbing_Festival_2012.

Feel free to call the WSU Outdoor Program for more information: 801-626-6373

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Info: MoesValley.com

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Calling all climbers! The SLCA would like to announce our annual Adopt-A-Crag Day, to be held October 22nd from Noon-5pm (after the Black Diamond Gear Swap.) Volunteers will be meeting at the Little Cottonwood Park-And-Ride, please car-pool if possible. The plan for the afternoon is to do a trash clean up of Little Cottonwood and maintenance of our past projects at The Slips and Ferguson Canyon. Please come out and show your good stewardship of the Wasatch. Refreshments and giveaways at 5pm back at the Park-And-Ride. If you plan on attending please complete the following volunteer registration so we have an idea of how many climbers are willing to help us with our goal of preserving access and stewardship of our local climbing areas.

Sign-up here: http://www.saltlakeclimbers.org/volunteer

Created by the Access Fund, the Adopt-a-Crag program is our signature stewardship event. It exists to unite our climbing community in partnership with land managers to conserve climbing areas.

Our volunteers should be prepared for mountain weather conditions, which are unpredictable and subject to rapid change. Further, our projects require the use of tools, which should be accompanied by a certain type of attire for your safety and that of others around you. Listed below are items to wear or bring to ensure your volunteer experience is a positive one.

    Required:

  • Long Pants
  • Boots (sturdiest shoes possible, with closed-toe, no sandals!)
  • Sunglasses or other eye protection
  • Food / Water (2 – 3 quarts)
  • Leather Gloves
    Suggested:

  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Hat
  • Extra layers

Be prepared for arduous work lasting up to 4 hours. All personal items must be carried by each individual in a backpack. If you pack it in, please pack it out. Also, dehydration is a real concern during the summer months. Please bring enough water to last the entire length of service. Please also note that most work on trails takes place at high elevations. Please come prepared with an Epi pen if you are allergic to stings, and please also notify work leaders of any special health or medical considerations when you arrive on site.

Also, thank you to everyone who came out for the Reel Rock Tour and also welcome to our new members!

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http://www.saltlakeclimbers.org/mail/SLCASep2011update.html

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SLCA, May 2011 Update 2

Black Diamond is hosting the 2nd Annual Salt Lake Climbers Alliance Fundraiser Thursday night, June 23. The event will take place in front of BD’s Salt Lake City headquarters, in the parking lot, otherwise know as the Black Diamond Courtyard, at 2084 East & 3900 South.

The event will run from 6-10pm and will include an evening full of food, drinks, raffles and music to benefit the SLCA. Additionally, there will be poster signings by Black Diamond athletes Alex Honnold, Kate Rutherford and Sonnie Trotter. The fundraiser will be held outdoors, rain or shine. All children under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult and please no dogs! Tickets are currently being sold at both the BD retail store and I.M.E. for $30. After June 18 tickets will retail for $35.

Associated sponsors include: Desert Edge Brewery, The Front Climbing Club, IME, La Sportiva, Liberty Mountain, Maxim Ropes, Metolius, Momentum Climbing Gym, Mountainworks, The Quarry, REI, Rockreation, Sterling Ropes and Utah Mountain Adventures.

Event info:

  • Location: BD Courtyard, 3900 S 2084 E, Salt Lake City Utah
  • Date: Thursday, June 23rd
  • Time: 6-10 PM
  • Tickets: Black Diamond Store and I.M.E
  • Tickets before June 18th: $30
  • Tickets after June 18th: $35
  • Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult
  • No dogs please
  • Poster signings with BD athletes Alex Honnold, Kate Rutherford and Sonnie Trotter
  • Raffle!
  • Beer, music and food will be provided

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Thanks to our partners at Black Diamond, Liberty Mountain, Backcountry.com, and The Front Climbing Club we are hiring an Executive Director. This funding, along with the SLCA’s contribution will seed the permanent establishment of the ED position providing greater accountability, community outreach, and advocacy for the local climbing resources that we all love.

Please see our job announcement page for information.

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Despite “no trespassing” signs climbers have been observed crossing the creek on the pipe at the traditional (pumphouse) parking for the Pentapitch/Coalpit areas. This pipe crossing is dangerous and a slip could be fatal. This area is privately owned and the SLCA has a positive relationship with the landowner. Help us continue this amicable partnership by accessing these areas from the pullout near Lisa Falls, it is located .9 miles up-canyon from the pumphouse and 2.5 miles from the park-and-ride. We have recently learned the bridge near Lisa Falls is closed and likely the entire trail on the south side of the creek. We will update our web site when we get confirmation. Sorry for the confusion.

Down-canyon, the bridge leading to the south side near the Buzz bouldering area has been condemned by the Forest Service. Signs have been posted promising fines for tresspassers. We ask that you obey these signs and find an alternate route to your destination.

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On Friday evening, head to The SLC Front for the FCC Semi-finals at 6pm and watch proudly as 30 men and women battle it out on the wall for their spot in the Finals. Come out and show your support – it’s FREE! (byob)

Then on Saturday, May 14th come to the GO Expo to check out the latest and greatest in gear and stick around to see who comes out on top in the FCC Finals and shares the $3000 prize purse! The FCC SemiPro Comp Series is a home-grown event featuring the strongest (and bravest) local climbers. You know these folks! Climbing begins at 7pm!

You can find a complete schedule of FCC Events here.

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Where:  Joes Valley
When: Saturday, May 7th, 10:00 AM
Info: Message Board

A fly-fisherman has organized a clean-up for the left fork of Joes Valley and has reached out to climbers to help. We will be meeting at the Orangeville Food Ranch at 10 AM and heading up to Straight Canyon (AKA the Left Fork) from there. Joes Valley needs attention, climbers are a visible user group and we should all pitch-in to help.

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]]> http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2011/03/17/bd-gear-swapsale/feed/ 0 Moe’s Valley Trail Clean-up and Bouldering Comp http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2011/03/15/moes-valley-trail-clean-up-and-bouldering-comp/ http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2011/03/15/moes-valley-trail-clean-up-and-bouldering-comp/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:08:21 +0000 Rob http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/?p=682 What: Moe’s Valley Day
When: Saturday, March 26th, 2011 – Trail Run, 8:00AM – Clean-up, 9:00AM
Where: St. George, UT
Info: http://www.moesvalley.com/

From the website:

It’s our responsibility to protect the area that we all love and enjoy. Come out and give something back to Moe’s Valley.

With increased traffic, it is naive to ignore the increased impact we are having on this amazing place. It is our responsibility to mitigate this impact by raising public awareness, building new trails, and cleaning up the trash.
Moe’s Valley is being annexed into the City of St. George. We must be responsible stewards of the area, and cultivate a positive public image to retain access.

]]> http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2011/03/15/moes-valley-trail-clean-up-and-bouldering-comp/feed/ 0 Event to Benefit Art + Mountains http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2010/11/22/event-to-benefit-art-mountains/ http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2010/11/22/event-to-benefit-art-mountains/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:44:06 +0000 Rob http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/?p=676 What: The 4th Annual Hammers Inc. Art Festival
When: Friday December 3, 5-10PM
Where: NW corner of 100 S and Main Street, Salt Lake City
Info: http://www.hammersincphoto.com/blog/?p=189

The 4th Annual Hammers Inc. Art Festival is coming up December 3rd, 2010, it will be held in downtown SLC on the NW corner of 100 S and Main St. from 5-10pm. There will be parking south of the building, additionally Trax has a stop right in front of the door for all those wishing to come green.

This year the festival is an amazing mix of photographers, painters, installation artists, and video. All of these artists will come together for the evening to exhibit their work and help raise monies for the Access Fund, a land conservation group focused on maintaing access for human powered recreation.

Working closely with the Access Fund and Petzl America we have designed an evening of raffles, artwork, and music. We will be showing highlights from the newly released fundraising video All Access, featuring cinematographers such as Josh Lowell, Mike Call, and Guillaume Broust. This video will be available to purchase at the event $10 for 10 videos with all proceeds going to the AF.

The event is open to the public and donations will be accepted at the door. Please send all inquiries to garrett (a) hammersincphoto.com or contact 801.706.1778, if unable to attend feel free to send donations.

Featured Artists: Adam Barker, Garrett Smith, Kristin Marine, Pj & Sarah Mannion, and Kandyce Groesbeck

Exhibiting Artists: Joel Addams, Dustin Butcher, Nathan Balli, Thomas Martens, and Dominic Franciose

]]> http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2010/11/22/event-to-benefit-art-mountains/feed/ 0 9 day table of UAC forecasts http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2010/11/22/9-day-table-of-uac-forecasts/ http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/2010/11/22/9-day-table-of-uac-forecasts/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:36:39 +0000 Rob http://www.utahclimbers.com/blog/?p=671 Created the following page last year as I was curious about trends in the forecasts. Just an FYI.

http://www.utahclimbers.com/misc/avy9daytable.php

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When: November 17-20, 8AM-8PM, Saturday 9AM-3PM
Info: http://www.libertymountain.com/uploads/mkt/outletsale_nov2010.jpg

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On Friday, September 17th, a homemade bomb was discovered in an latrine near campsite number six. The device was placed next to and behind the toilet seat. The local rangers and sheriff are investigating. No word yet on motives or the destructive capacity of the device. Based on what little information we have received it sounds like the device was an “acid bomb”. Instructions for making these bombs are common on the Internet. Luckily, the Maple Canyon rangers cleaning the latrine had been educated on the existence of these devices and identified the threat. A hazardous materials team safely removed the device.

These bottle bombs can be any size sealed plastic or glass bottle and often have aluminum foil or handwarmers inside to catalyze a chemical reaction. Generally they must be shaken or agitated to explode.

If you see a suspicious device:

  1. Do not disturb the device
  2. Keep your distance
  3. Attempt to keep others out of the area
  4. Contact the Sanpete County Sheriff at 435-835-2345
  5. Contact the Sanpete Ranger District at 435-283-4151

Be safe out there!

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  • What: Annual SLCA Adopt-A-Crag day
  • Where: Little Cottonwood Canyon
  • When: Saturday September 25, 2010 at 7:30 AM
  • Info: Coming soon, rumor has it the first 50 volunteers to sign-up will receive free gym passes, everybody that attends will also be entered in the awesome SLCA gear raffle.
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  • What: Black Diamond 17th Annual Fundraiser for the Utah Avalanche Center
  • When: Thursday 9/16/2010, 6-10PM
  • Where: Black Diamond Equipment, 2084 East 3900 South; Salt Lake City
  • Info: http://utahavalanchecenter.org/

It’s time for the unofficial precursor to the ski season in the Wasatch – Black Diamond’s 17th Annual Fundraiser for the Utah Avalanche Center.

Join Black Diamond, Uinta Brewing Company, Redwood Creek Wines and the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center for our annual pre-season fundraiser bash complete with Mexican food, beer & wine, the live tunes of Herban Empire, good people and a great cause. There will also be the legendary silent auction to support the UAC and hook you up with gear as well as grand giveaways for those who purchase an advance ticket.

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