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nrgroscoe
Feb 9, 2005, 3:34 PM
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Just getting the early word out for the 3rd annual New River Rendezvous, May 20-22- 2005.
This three day climbers gathering is a fund raiser for NRAC /Access Fund and the goal is to get $$$ so we can replace old anchors at the New and continue the work of trail maintance.
This is a killer party with low key bouldering and trad comp.
Go to: www.waterstoneoutdoors.com for all the info....
See ya there....keep it real.
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labrat0065
Feb 9, 2005, 4:10 PM
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so giant party, and lots of climbing, tell me more, specifics, ive never climbed at the new???!!!!
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studiggity
Feb 9, 2005, 4:25 PM
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I went last year and had an amazing time! I was only there from Saturday afternoon until Sunday around lunch so I didn't get much more than an hour or two on the hawk's nest boulders before the rain started and I still loved every second of it. The party Saturday night was phenominal! Since my first NRR I have been to several other climbing events and nothing has come close to the amount of fun I had at the New. Don't miss it. Maybe this year I will actually get to do some climbing :)
Stuart
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j_ung
Feb 9, 2005, 4:36 PM
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It's a testament to how well organized the the NRR is that they've not once had good weather for it and still, everybody who's been to one raves about it. The organizers have this advice: Don't even check the weather. Just show up. It'll be fantastic, no matter what the weather does.
I have it on good authority that this year's rendezvous will be even better that the last two. Not to be missed!
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noell
Feb 9, 2005, 5:38 PM
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Want to know what goes on at the NRG Rendezvous? What do you think about this:
Free Camping
Free Food
Free Drinks (yes, beer!)
Music
Dancing
Seminars on technique, photography, etc.
CLIMBING
BOUDLERING
COMPS! (DYNO COMP)
Of course, this is a fund raiser, so the $ that you save from not having to pay for all the usual stuff (food, camping, beer), why not give some of that to the cause?
Seriously, this is an awesome time, not to be missed! Rain or shine, NOOB or old school, sport or trad, climbing or mud wrestling, be there!
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nrgclimber
Feb 9, 2005, 5:52 PM
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The New River Gorge Rendezvous is a great time weather it rains or not. The scene at the New is super chill and all of the climbers there are really friendly. I've lived there for the past couple of summers and can't get away from the place. There are thousands of routes in the gorge and there are also counless boulders all over the place. The music at the rendezvous is all organized by awesome dj's, including Kurt Smith. Hope to see ya there.
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kimmyt
Feb 9, 2005, 6:47 PM
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Darn, I really wanted to go to this this year, but looksl ike I'll be in City of Rocks during that time.
Woe is me....
8^)
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onbelay007
Feb 10, 2005, 5:31 AM
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Wow, sounds pretty cool. Do folks actually do trail work during that weekend? I'd like to be involved in something like that.
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nrgroscoe
Feb 11, 2005, 1:04 PM
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More NRG Rendzvous info. Yes we do do trail work. Usually on Friday of then event. Sat is for climbing!!!! Everything is free unless you do a comp(nmoinal fee).
We are finializing the climbing managment plan with the park service so that we can go crag to crag and rebolt old anchors with happy happy stainless. so the money raised goes toward this effort. We should have the greenlight to rebolt all of bridge butress by the end if FEb, and then move on from there....
As for DJ;'s. the reaL DJ'S ARE JASON, ANDY AND MATT AND THEY ROCK THE HOUSE.....SO BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!
All the info you need is at waterstone.com...
MAy 20-22 so tell all to come and it will not rain!.......
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simplesoul
Feb 11, 2005, 2:07 PM
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Hey im going to be living down there as a raft guide durring the summer so that sounds like an AWSOME chance to find a climbing partner and just have a sweet time. Anyway id like to get some more details so i can make sure im not on the river durring thouse days but if i am i can always come for the night partys and show my support and give my 2 cents......enjoy!
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mr8615
Feb 21, 2005, 10:24 PM
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Do not miss this! The best gathering/comp i've ever been to and maybe this year it won't rain! Seriously, this is the most awesome party and the best way to donate however much to the local climbing efforts. This is something that I will have on my calendar every year that they have it! I'll see you all out there!
Mark
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verticalcrag
Mar 1, 2005, 5:12 PM
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Ill be there...........................sounds like a good time.........................
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kachoong
Mar 16, 2005, 3:42 AM
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....Pitty it's not in September :( .... that's when I'll be there....
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kilgymrats
Mar 16, 2005, 3:52 AM
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Free Beer, Free Camping, and plenty of Climbing!
I'm in.
Hope to see some of ya'll there!
~jOsh
p.s. Does anyone know of a place to set up a decent highline out there? I looked last time I was in the NRG and nothing grabbed my attention. Send me a PM if you have any betta. Thanx a Ton!
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kilgymrats
Mar 16, 2005, 3:53 AM
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oops..dbl post
what a flippen' IDIOT....Gosh!
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kilgymrats
Mar 16, 2005, 3:54 AM
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Free Beer, Free Camping, and plenty of Climbing!
I'm in.
Hope to see some of ya'll there!
~jOsh
p.s. Does anyone know of a place to set up a decent highline out there? I looked last time I was in the NRG and nothing grabbed my attention. Send me a PM if you have any betta. Thanx a Ton
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cogmog
Apr 3, 2005, 3:43 PM
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So is Doug Reed still active in the area? I havent climbed down there since the early 90's. I was working some 11. on the bridge butress and met him. One of the nicest pros I met ! Ive been out of the loop for some years, getting back into it. ...just wondering if he's still contributing down there. Me and the wife are going to try to make it.
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dig_scott
Apr 3, 2005, 4:16 PM
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hmm, im doing a road trip from utah to penn and was going to stop in the rrg around that time, but i didnt know about the Rendezvous. I wanted to get on some of the classic trad routes but im guessing there is going to be a hella line.
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mr8615
Apr 3, 2005, 5:07 PM
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Are you kidding? With the sheer number of classic trad lines there, you're sure to find one that's uncrowded! That's what's awesome about the New, there are so many stellar climbs that something will be open for sure.
Mark
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dogyote
Apr 4, 2005, 12:23 AM
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The guy who posted the advice to not even check the weather before going to the New is spot on. I've climbed at the New for a dozen years and I can't tell you how many times I've headed down there holding printouts of crappy weather reports and had great weather...and vice versa. The weather is extremely mercurical but that's what you live with when you climb in the east.
Climb Safe,
Dogyote
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kriso9tails
Apr 4, 2005, 4:18 AM
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I'd like to go down, but I have no car. I'll have to see if I can convince some other Ontarionites to go and let me stow away in the trunk of their car.
I've only been to the New once, but it was a really off few days and I did more swimming than climbing. :[
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scallywag
Apr 4, 2005, 5:51 AM
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well looks like Im in. mmmm, beer, climbing and food. frrrreeeeee!!!! (and a feel good feeling when i contribute to the fund!)
I can get there, but then i have to get to NH by June 1st anyone out there that thinks that giving me a lift with some climbing along the way would fit into their plans let me know!
8^)
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jammer
Apr 6, 2005, 3:29 PM
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Sally .. just PMed you about the ride.
Sounds like the place to be! Is there anyone else from New England going?
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j_ung
Apr 6, 2005, 3:55 PM
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I'm volunteering in some way shape or form at the rendezvous, but not sure how yet. I'm gunning for bartender. If so, I expect all you drunk MFs to stop by for a snort and a howdy.
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noell
Apr 6, 2005, 3:58 PM
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Craig and I volunteered too! You'll have to fight for bartender position though! :twisted: It's gonna be a riot!
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