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August 30, 2007
Summer Sale Ends Today
Just a reminder- this sale ends today, so if you're looking for some great gear and want to save some cash, stop by now!
Save up to 50% at the Rock/Creek Summer Blowout Sale. Our final markdowns are now online, so stop by today to save big on trail running shoes, shorts, shirts, backpacks, gear, and more... The sale runs through August 30th, and the best stuff sells out quickly, so get a move on.
Shop the sale online >
Chacos are 20% Off >
The North Face up to 50% Off >
Posted by Mark McKnight at 11:38 AM
Leadville 100: Race Team Report
We'd like to congratulate Rock/Creek Race Team member Matt Karzen for his recent finish at the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon. He's provided us with a great blow-by-blow report from the race.
Leadville was gigantic. I went out monday prior and did some short hikes with my brother (4-5 miles) at around 10,000 ft. Four a.m. saturday 592 of us took off west from Leadville (also at 10,000 ft.) into the sawatch range. First 14 miles were dark, downhill and came easy. From Mayqueen aid station south and up over Sugarloaf pass the sun was rising, and despite the climb, the miles still came pretty easy – stunning beauty definitely takes your mind off the work.
At about mile 23 I got a look down the valley south and saw Hope Pass, which is near the turnaround. The size of it, even from 25 or so miles away, made me suddenly very nervous – no point dwelling on that, so I just kept plugging along. Long dirt road to the Colorado Trail and a sturdy climb and FUN fast drop into 9200 ft., and I found myself at Twin Lakes aid station. Smiled with some friends waiting there, which was about the last true smile for the next 21 hours. Hope Pass - wow. First, cross a mud bog and an icy river. Then hump up 5 miles and 3400 ft. - hard, but OK, I knew this was coming. Not. Going down the south side of Hope I knew immediately that finishing ...
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Posted by Mark McKnight at 10:45 AM
August 29, 2007
Gorge Fest '07 October 20th at Baylor School
Come join us at the Gorge Fest '07, Saturday October 20th, 2007, from 11am to 4pm at Baylor School here in Chattanooga.
This is a family friendly event with: Live Music, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Trips to Williams Island, Mountain Biking, Petting Zoo, Kayaking & Canoeing, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Inflatables, Story Telling, Geo-Caching, Refreshments & Lunch, Turtle Programs, and more.
There will also be demonstrations from various vendors, including: Wood Working, Glass Blowing, Copper Making, a Blacksmith, a Natural Dye Station, and Kettle Corn.
$10 for Adults
$5 for Children (4-12)
Free for Children 3 & under.
Baylor School on Google Maps
All proceeds from Gorge Fest '07 support the mission of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, to enrich our community by conservation of the Tennessee River Gorge through land protection, education and the promotion of good land stewardship.
Special Thanks to the Sponsors: Baylor School, Greenlife Grocery, Rock Creek Down Under, Chattem, Chattanooga Zoo, Outdoor Chattanooga, Coca-Cola and Blue Moon Cruises.
Contact:
Julie Beach
Business & Development Director
Tennessee River Gorge Trust
535 Chestnut Street, Suite 214
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 266-0314
www.trgt.org
Posted by Mark McKnight at 9:43 AM
August 20, 2007
Reel Rock Tour added to AAC Event in October
We're happy to report that the Chattanooga on the Rocks event I mentioned last week has just become even cooler, with the addition of the Reel Rock Film Tour. They'll be showing two brand new climbing films:
King Lines, featured Chris Sharma's most outrageous ascents and visionary projects, and Committed, celebrating a new era of hard and dangerous UK trad climbing.
Showtime is 7:30PM Saturday, October 27, at Rock/Creek's North Shore location. Tickets for the movie screening are $8 and can be purchased at Rock/Creek stores or by calling 423-265-5969.
Download updated Chattanooga on the Rocks flyer >
To participate in the climbing, show up to Rock/Creek's North Shore location at 9:00 AM Saturday, October 27. (Climbing is free).
Questions? Contact Max Poppel at max.poppel@gmail.com
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Posted by Mark McKnight at 4:00 PM
Sept. 1-9: Labor Day Paddling Sale
Mark your calendar for the Labor Day Paddling Sale at Rock/Creek, from September 1st-9th. You won't want to miss this. There will be a wide range of boats and gear on sale for beginners to experts.
Start digging change out of the couch, bumming from friends, and selling last season's gear. Whatever it takes, you don't want to miss this sale. This is your chance to save on paddles, PFD's, helmets, kayaks, canoes, clothing...you name it.
Check out the Labor Day Paddling sale page today; before the sale we'll have our Werner Paddle giveaway set up on the page. Starting next Saturday, you'll see the sale items.
Posted by Mark McKnight at 11:48 AM
StumpJump Full!
UPDATE: We're now full! Come see who's running:
We've posted a list of who's running the StumpJump >
Get details online at RockCreek.com/StumpJump >
Posted by Mark McKnight at 10:42 AM
August 16, 2007
Summer Blowout Sale!
Save up to 50% at the Rock/Creek Summer Blowout Sale. Our final markdowns are now online, so stop by today to save big on trail running shoes, shorts, shirts, backpacks, gear, and more... The sale runs through August 30th, and the best stuff sells out quickly, so get a move on.
Shop the sale online >
Chacos are 20% Off >
The North Face up to 50% Off >
Posted by Mark McKnight at 10:21 AM
Tennessee River Blueway Canoe and Kayak Race
This just in from Ruthie at Outdoor Chattanooga:
Outdoor Chattanooga and the City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department will present the first annual Tennessee River Blueway Canoe and Kayak Race on Saturday, September 22. The race, sponsored by Merrill Lynch and Rock Creek Outfitters, will feature a 4-mile downriver course on the Tennessee River, starting at South Chickamauga Creek and ending at Ross’ Landing on the downtown Chattanooga waterfront.
Competition will be open to kayakers and canoeists with categories for racing kayaks, long and short canoes and kayaks, and tandem kayaks. Trophies will be awarded for the winnersof sixteen categories. All participants will receive a goodie bag, free lunch, and a chance fordoor prizes.
The entry fee will be $25 per person, with all proceeds going toward upgrading facilities and information resources (Web and print) for Tennessee River Blueway users.
“The Blueway has been a designated river trail since 2002,” says Outdoor Chattanooga Executive Director Philip Grymes. “We’ve had canoeists and kayakers using the trail in a limited way, but now it’s time to ramp up the information available to paddlers who may want to explore this amazing resource.”
“A canoe and kayak race is a great way to have some fun and introduce paddlers to the downtown Chattanooga section of the trail,” adds Grymes.
The original idea for the Blueway was conceived by the Tennessee River Gorge Trust and the National Park Service River Trails and Conservation Assistance program in 2001. The 50-mile corridor flows from Chickamauga Dam to Nickajack Dam in Marion County, Tennessee.
Boat launches and primitive campsites through the Tennessee River Gorge allow paddlers to use the trail for multi-day camping excursions, as well as single day trips. The goal of the canoe and kayak race is to raise funds to improve facilities and create a central resource for paddlers wishing to navigate the Blueway.
“Right now, kayakers have to rely on several different agencies to make campground reservations, get reliable river maps, put-in locations, and even find grocery stores along the trail,” says Grymes. “The entry fees from the Canoe and Kayak race will help us launch a Website and print useable information about the trail.”
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Posted by Mark McKnight at 10:02 AM
August 10, 2007
Chattanooga on the Rocks AAC Climbing Weekend
Plan now to join with the American Alpine Club on October 27 and 28 for "Chattanooga on the Rocks", a fun fall weekend of bouldering and traditional rock climbing on the world-class rock of Chattanooga, TN.
Saturday will be devoted to bouldering at the world class boulders of The Stone Fort (formerly Little Rock City), site of the third leg of the Triple Crown Bouldering Series. Saturday evening we'll head over to the Mellow Mushroom in downtown Chattanooga for pizza, beer and giveaways. Sunday morning it's take to the ropes at the famous Tennessee Wall for a day of good ol' fashioned trad. Routes of all difficulties, incredible rock quality, and a scenic setting come together to make T-Wall worthy of a road trip in and of itself.
Overnight accommodations for out of town climbers range from camping close to Sunday's climbing venue at the Tennessee Wall, to reasonably priced, climber friendly hotels in downtown Chattanooga.
"The southeast's best sandstone boulderfield is Little Rock City, north of Chattanooga…rocks which, if they were out west, would inspire visible displays of lust. " – John Sherman
Top 10 Reasons to join the American Alpine Club [PDF] >
Read more about Climbing in the Southeast at RockCreek.com >
Posted by Mark McKnight at 9:39 AM
August 9, 2007
Tellico Staff Trip
Hey guys, I forgot to post this video, sent over from Ryan on our fulfillment crew a couple weeks ago. It shows a few of our staff enjoying the natural beauty of the Tellico River, running from western North Carolina into Tennessee. If you haven't ever seen this part of the country, believe me it's a beautiful place. Or just watch the video, and see for yourself...
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Posted by Mark McKnight at 12:48 PM
August 2, 2007
3rd Annual Backpack Sale is On!
Summer's heat can't last much longer. It's August, believe it or not, and that means it's time to get a jump on your Fall backpacking or back to school shopping. Stop by Rock/Creek today for our Third Annual Backpack Sale. Save 15-30% on every backpack we sell. Sale ends August 15th, so hurry on over.
We have the highest-quality packs available to keep you comfortable no matter how many books you have to lug around or how long you'll be in the backcountry. RockCreek stocks only the highest-quality packs from brands like The North Face, Deuter, Dakine, Arc'Teryx, Marmot, Gregory, and CamelBak.
Posted by Mark McKnight at 1:46 PM
