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McDowells - Construction of Tom's Thumb Trailhead - 2011-10-17 by Erik Filsinger

McDowells - Construction of Tom's Thumb Trailhead New information in regards to the access when climbing in McDowells.
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The High Country Cragger — New Guide Explores Climbing Opportunities in Western North Carolina - 2011-02-14 by Eric Crews

The High Country Cragger — New Guide Explores Climbing Opportunities in Western North Carolina For years, rock climbing in the High Country has been heralded as some of the best in the country. Now, thanks to Mike Grimm, author of The High Country Cragger, a new guidebook about climbing in the area, visitors can check out seven different climbing destinations, all of which offer climbers a wide-range of climbs in a variety of unique settings.
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CCC and AF Team to Buy Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders - 2009-12-05 by admin

The Carolina Climbers Coalition is at it again, this time using a bridge loan from the Access Fund to purchase the popular Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in Lake Lure, NC.
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AF Comes Through with Millions - 2009-08-10 by admin

Access Fund announces multi-million-dollar revolving-loan campaign to facilitate local efforts at land acquisition.
Average Rating = 5.00/5 Votes: 2 | Comments: 3 | Views: 2755

Leavenworth: Snow Creek Wall Closure - 2009-06-04 by Tom unknown

The Main Wall and Shield area of the Snow Creek Wall is closed to minimize human disturbance to peregrine falcons nesting in this area.
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Ghost River Alberta. Access Success. - 2009-02-15 by Grant Parkin

Although the full proposal hasn't been implemented yet, partial access has been reopened. Friday 13-Feb-09
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Southeastern Climbers Coalition Online Fundraiser - 2008-11-19 by sf

Acquisition of Secret Crag X
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Access Alert! Niagara Glen in danger! - 2008-09-24 by abe_ascends

Access Alert! Niagara Glen in danger! Sign the Petition! Deadline is October 19th, 2008!
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Cloudland Canyon: New Efforts to Open for Climbing Access - 2008-07-10 by saxfiend

The Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) is spurring an initiative to re-open Georgia's Cloudland Canyon, long closed due to management issues. They need your help!
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Access Threatened at Sunset Park (TN) - 2008-03-20 by John Liles

SCC works to avert climbing shutdown by park service
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Mushroom Boulder at Hueco Tanks--CLOSED - 2008-01-05 by Kirsten Orwig

Classic boulder at Hueco Tanks has been closed to all foot and climbing traffic.
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Petzl Adds Impetus to RRGCC Fundraising - 2007-09-03 by Stephanie Meadows

In recent months fundraising efforts of the RRGCC have garnered special attention from worldwide adventure equipment manufacturer, Petzl, Inc. In recognizing the RRGCC endeavors to preserve climbing in Eastern Kentucky, Petzl turned its attention to the Red River Gorge and has provided major assistance in helping us secure climbing in the area.
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SKAHA - Time is running out - 2007-06-06 by David Johnson

Save Skaha Bluffs, one of the greatest moderate sport areas I know about.
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Williamson Rock Closure - 2007-05-16 by admin

Southern California's most popular Summer Sport Climbing Crag is Closed. The US Forest Service has issued a temporary closure of Williamson Rock to climbing. The closure is based on protecting the Mountain Yellow Legged Frog (MYLF) an endangered species, over which the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has jurisdiction.
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Preliminary Red Rock Wilderness Plan Released for Public Commentary - 2007-05-14 by John Wilder

The Nevada BLM has released a preliminary Wilderness Plan for Red Rock and the surrounding area.
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Cederberg’s route environs commands respect - 2007-04-29 by admin

The signing of the Cederberg Management Plan by Cape Nature in Southern Africa, means climbers will now have access to a set amount of pre-approved sport routes at Rocklands and Truitjieskraal.
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Black Diamond gives $10,000 for Preservation of Skaha Bluffs, Canada - 2007-04-27 by admin

Black Diamond announced on April 23, 2007, that it has agreed to commit $10,000 (CAN) in a joint effort with Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) to help preserve Skaha Bluffs near Penticton, British Columbia.
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Earth Day 2007 - Ontario Access Coalition Event - 2007-03-28 by Erin Ransom / Harry Hoediono

Earthday is fast approaching and once again the Ontario Access Coalition is organizing a cleanup. This year it is at Kelso. If you're available, please come out on Saturday April 21st and show your support.
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National Park Service Seeking Input for Arches Climbing Plan - 2007-03-25 by National Park Service

The NPS wants input from the public on a new climbing plan for Arches National Park.
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NJ Climbers Seek Legal Equality in State Parks - 2007-01-29 by Gary unknown

Contending that what they do is no more dangerous than horse riding or mountain biking, an advocacy group Access NJ is lobbying the state to recognize climbing in all its forms as a permissible activity in state parks.
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Climbers Buy boulder Field with Help From Chaco/Rock-Creek - 2007-01-12 by socialclimber

Chaco and Rock/Creek Outfitters raise over $8000 during the Triple Crown Bouldering Series to help the Southeastern Climbers' Coalition finalize the purchase of Boat Rock. Once threatened by development, this area is now a green space owned and managed by climbers.
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China plans Restrictions for Everest. - 2006-12-12 by Gary unknown

Climbers hoping to save themselves a little money and bureaucracy by climbing Everest via Tibet may soon face restrictions as the 2008 China Olympics looms. The China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) intends to increase fees and restrict permit numbers as of Spring next year.
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When Hope is Not Enough - Indian Creek at Risk - 2006-12-04 by Daniel McNeil

When Hope is Not Enough - Indian Creek at Risk The Friends of Indian Creek's well-intentioned plan might slow user damage nominally, but the Indian Creek basin is too popular and beautiful for short-sighted management.
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Closure Threat Becomes Reality at Torrent - 2006-11-29 by Bill Strachan

No more open climbing access at Torrent Falls, a popular Red River Gorge crag.
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Wolfden Rock at FDR State Park, GA - 2006-11-25 by Dusty Fuller

Notice from Dusty Fuller, F.D. Roosevelt State Park Manager in Training.
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