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September 30, 2009
Dean Karnazes' 50/50 Book Available at Rock/Creek
New York Times Best Selling Author and Ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes is part of the Rock/Creek StumpJump weekend this October 2-3rd weekend. You can purchase a pre-ordered copy of Dean's newest book 50/50- Secrets I learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days-and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance! To pre-order purchase "50/50" go to http://www.rockcreek.com/books-and-calendars/5050-by-dean-karnazes/. We can hold the book for you to pick up at the event. Simply type "Will Pick Up In Store" in the comments at checkout. After the events, we will mail any books that have not been picked up. As a bonus, we will do our best to get the books signed.
Dean Karnazes will be speaking to the public at 2 North Shore on October 3, 2009. $8 general admission tickets are still available to purchase online and in-stores.
Go The Extra Mile: Life on the Run
A talk with Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathoner
Rock/Creek 2 North Shore, Chattanooga, TN
October 3, 2009
‘Superhuman’ is the only word to describe Dean Karnazes’ feat of running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. Dubbed "The Ultramarathon Man," and ranked among the 100 Time Magazine’s most influential people, Dean’s message to all is, "Get off the couch, get healthy, go the extra mile." With that mantra, and with a physiology adapted for endless running, he’s run 350 miles - nonstop - and most recently completed an ultramarathon across the world’s four great deserts, the Atacama, Sahara, Gobi and Antarctic.
Reserve your tickets today:
Saturday Event:
Three ticket options are available:
CLICK HERE to Purchase Tickets Today!
Limited Quantity Available; these will go fast, so don't delay
$20- VIP Ticket includes the 6pm VIP Reception & Seat Reservation for the 7pm Presentation
$8 - General Admission Ticket includes Seat Reservation for the 7pm Presentation
$0 - Free Admission Ticket include a limited quantity of available free tickets.
First come first serve with no Seat Reservation Guarantee for the 7pm Presentation
After the amazing 2009 StumpJump 50K & 11 Mile Race has finished and all stumps have been jumped, come join us for a VIP Reception at the One North Shore Penthouse for a one-on-one opportunity to mingle with Dean Karnazes. Thanks to smart|furniture for sponsoring the space, and to The North Face for bringing such an exciting speaker to Chattanooga. Tickets are required.
| All proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to Lula Lake Land Trust. Help us preserve this amazing piece of property on Lookout Mountain! *Special Note: The VIP Reception is a Ticketed Event; separate from the Rock/Creek Trail Series Registration and the StumpJump Race Registration process. |
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Note: Friday's talk is open to Rock/Creek StumpJump runners only.
See information on the Rock/Creek StumpJump here >
Read the book before you see the presentation!
Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner
by Dean Karnazes profiles his life and experiences with being one of the best ultramarathoners in the country.
Read and become inspired as one runner says,
"when I turned the last page, I immediately got out my running gear and had one of my best runs in a while" -Dave
Available online at rockcreek.com or in our two main store locations Rock/Creek at Hamilton Place and Rock/Creek at Two North Shore.
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September 29, 2009
LaSportiva and Rock/Creek's "mytriplecrown" Contest
Spill the beans... Tell us your Triple Crown experience
Share your story and get a free La Sportiva T-shirt! And the best submission will win 4 pairs of La Sportiva rock shoes!
How to Enter:
- Attend Hound Ears Triple Crown
- Get a Climbing Log Books at registration
- But don’t wait, there’s only 300!
- Jot down your climbing experiences from any of the three events
- You must fill out the Log Book at least 1/2 way to qualify
- We highly encourage you to add fun or interesting adventures that you encounter.
- We encourage creativity, photos and other additions!
- Drop off, or mail us your Climbing Log Book
- There will be drop off boxes at the La Sportiva Tent at all 3 events, and at Rock/Creek (2 North Shore) location
- Or you can mail it directly back to La Sportiva N.A.
Attn: MyTripleCrown Contest
3850 Frontier Ave, Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80301
A Free T-Shirt and a chance to WIN 4 paris of climbing shoes!
What are you waiting for?
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September 28, 2009
Spend an Afternoon with the Birds at Cloudland Canyon State Park (10/4)
The Lookout Mountain Conservancy (LMC) invites everyone to spend an afternoon at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA on Sunday, October 4, 2009, from 3:00 until 5:00pm EDT.
The event is an opportunity for people to learn more about the LMC and its projects and meet Nate Thomas, LMC Project Manager. Kevin Calhoon, Assistant Curator of Forests for the Tennessee Aquarium will give an informative talk about birds that live, breed and migrate through Lookout Mountain on their annual voyage to and from the tropics. Joshua McKinley, Cloudland Canyon Interpretive Ranger, will be on hand to share information about the park. Refreshments will be served and the event is open to the public. A $5 parking pass is required at all Georgia Sate Parks. The fee, collected at the entrance to the Park, helps cover maintenance for recreational facilities in Cloudland Canyon.
The Lookout Mountain Conservancy is a public, non-profit land trust advocating, through partnerships and projects, for wise land use and good growth across the full 93 miles of Lookout Mountain. From Hamilton County, Tennessee to Etowah County, Alabama, LMC works to protect significant scenic, historic and ecological sites by connecting existing conservation areas. LMC provides environmental education and information to landowners and other interested parties about land conservation options. And, LMC promotes greenway development and conservation planning. The mission of the LMC is to protect and promote the stewardship of Lookout Mountain's resources of scenic, historical and ecological value.
Nate Thomas has more than 17 years experience in the environmental and conservation fields. He most recently served as North Georgia Conservation Manager for the Georgia chapter of The Nature Conservancy. As Project Manager for the LMC, he focuses on land management and conservation planning activities for the organization. Kevin Calhoon has been with the Tennessee Aquarium since its inception in 1991. He has led 11 expeditions for Tennessee Aquarium members, most recently to Antarctica. He has been a statistician for the Chattanooga chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (TOS) for many years, coordinating local and regional bird counts, and has studied bird species from the South Pole to the tropics to Southeast Tennessee and beyond. In addition to his work with TOS, Kevin has been a long time member of Tennessee Bird Records Committee. Cloudland Canyon State Park is located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek and elevation varies from 800 to 1,980 feet. Two waterfalls cascade over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below, making Cloudland Canyon one of the most scenic parks in the state of Georgia. Joshua McKinley has been an Interpretive Ranger with Cloudland Canyon for 5 years.
For more information about the event on October 4, or to find out more about the LMC, please contact Robyn Carlton, CEO at 423-424-3882 or visit www.lookoutmountainconservancy.org.
For directions to Cloudland Canyon State Park, please contact the Park at 706-657-4050 or visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org.
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September 23, 2009
Reminder: Volunteer Weekend Just 3 Days Away
This coming weekend, September 25-27 is packed full of volunteer opportunities for those wishing to make a difference. The Little River Canyon Trail Day information is posted below, however, if this location is not quite in your backyard, please consider volunteering at 1 of the 27 Tennessee volunteer sites for the National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26th. National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy.
Little River Canyon Trail Day Information:
Chattanooga climbing community, are you tired of the awkward limbo of time between hot summer weather and prime climbing temperatures? Do you need something to fill up those weekends nearing the projecting and sending season?
Come to the Little River Canyon Trail Day and sweat it out in preparation for hittin' up the canyon this season.
On Saturday, September 26th, the long standing Southeastern Climbers Coalition is teaming up with The Access Fund's TeamWorks program for a trail day at Little River Canyon from 10am to 4pm. Volunteers need to meet at the Little River Canyon Mouth Park at the campground adjacent to Jackson State University Field School on Hwy 35 near the entrance to Little River Canyon National Park no later than 10am on Saturday. From there, groups will be divided out and work throughout the park until 4pm. Volunteers will rally back at the campground for BBQ and refreshments provided after the workday.
Trail maintenance is a key component to positive relationships among land owners, park authority and climbers. The Access Fund's TeamWorks program encourages young climbers to get involved in access related projects and trail days. This naturally parallels to the SCC's mission of "preserving climbing areas for future generations to enjoy". Last year, more than 93 volunteers arrived to mow down grass paths, clear water run off ditches, and pick up trash.
As said by the SCC's calendar of events:
"Come one come all to the second Little River Canyon Teamworks Trail Day, hosted by the Access Fund and the SCC, and arranged by the man, the myth, the legend, Jimmy Stout. In Jimmy's words: "Last years largest Teamworks trail day is getting bigger and better! More folks, more work, more food, and more love for Little River Canyon.The National Park Service calls the Little River Canyon, 'one of the most extensive canyon and gorge systems in the eastern United States and one of the South's clearest, wildest waterways.'" Let's show it some love people! Meet at the Little River Canyon Mouth Park off Highway 273 at 10am September 26th. See you there! "
Sponsored by the Southeastern Climber's Coalition and The Access Fund's Teamworks, a good time is bound to be hard by all. Hope to see you out there. Happy Trails!
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September 18, 2009
Rock/Creek & Urban Rocks Host Climbing Gear Demo
Rock/Creek has teamed up with local Chattanooga climbing gym, Urban Rocks, to offer a night of climbing and gear demos from some of the top selling climbing gear manufacturers. Get your hands chalked and your feet ready for a night of gear demos as you slip on this year's best rated gear.
Top brands Metolius, Sterling and Evolv will have plenty of products to test out on the climbing walls.
Here are the details:
When: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 5PM - 9PM
Price: The first 50 people can climb and test products for free!
*After the 1st 50 people normal Urban Rocks Day Pass rates apply.
A big thanks passed around to Rock/Creek, Metolius, Sterling and Evolv for making this night possible.
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Get Ready for Winter Boot Weather with Sorel!
We're proud to announce a new collection of footwear for Men and Women, the most stylish boots of the season, Sorel.
New to Rock/Creek , Sorel is reputed to be THE outdoor cold weather boot authority which offers styles this fall to carry you beyond the winter season. Its versatile construction withstands cold, rain, snow, slush and all other changes of the season.
Originally founded by William H. Kaufman Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Sorel has long been associated with the development and distribution of durable, comfortable, cold-weather footwear since 1908. In the early 1960s, Sorel was the first to combine leather uppers, rubber bottoms and removable felt liners to make the warmest and driest winter boots available anywhere in the world. This tradition continues as Sorel evolves beyond their popular classic products to a new functional fashion that looks as great as it works.
Sorel is easy to wear in all conditions and all situations that call for a great shoe accent as well as plenty of attributes to keep it technical for snowy adventures, city escapades or spring showers.
Check out the Sorel winter boot collection available at Rock/Creek Hamilton Place, Rock/Creek Two North Shore, and Rock/Creek Online at www.rockcreek.com
Here are the styles available now:
Women's:
1964 PAC Winter Boot for Women >
Nakisha Slide for Women >
Naknek Winter Boot for Women >
Shila Winter Boot for Women >
Men's:
Arapaho Winter Boot for Men >
Caribou Reserve Winter Boot for Men >
Caribou Winter Boot for Men >
Fairbanks Winter Boot for Men >
Falcon Ridge Slipper for Men >
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September 15, 2009
Rock/Creek's StumpJump50k Rated "Top Trail" by La Sportiva
La Sportiva, a technical footwear company and sponsor of the 2009 Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k & 11mile Race, mentioned Rock/Creek's Trail Series race, the Rock/Creek StumpJump, as a "Top Trail" in a recent newsletter on La Sportiva LIVE. Their legacy of supportive, innovative shoe technologies has a trustworthy reputation; one that Rock/Creek is honored to be apart of through our trail series. Here is a little bit of what they had to say:
"...it was a pleasant surprise to find a gem of a trail on the other side of the country in lush southern Tennessee...Put on by Rock/Creek, the StumpJump 50K are considered one of the premier 50K's in the Southeast....Awesome volunteers at aid stations wonderful post race nourishment and best of all $9,000 was raised last year for trails, with $3,500 going to the Cumberland Trail Conference, which continues to negotiate with land owners and numerous agencies to add to the wonderful trail system. A definite adventure to add to anyone's list!" [View the full article on La Sportiva LIVE >>]
Thank you La Sportiva for your support!
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The upcoming Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k & 11mile weekend is a weekend you do not want to fill up with other plans. Ultramarathon man, Dean Karnazes, will be the guest speaker for Friday and Saturday night events. This is a ticketed event and requires an RSVP. There are three ticket options for Saturday's "open to public" talk from Dean ($20 VIP Reception with Presentation, $8 Slot for a seat at the presentation , and $0 standing room only for presentation). To read more about the weekend's schedule of events and how to purchase tickets, go to www.rockcreek.com/dean
Learn more about Rock/Creek's Trail Series by visiting http://www.rockcreek.com/trailseries/
Learn more about Rock/Creek's StumpJump 50K and 11 Mile Trail Race http://www.rockcreek.com/stumpjump/
SIGN ME UP FOR STUMPJUMP 50K on October 3, 2009 >>
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September 11, 2009
The Beta Climbing Video Series: Six Feet Under with Brion Voges
Andrew Kornylak brings us the latest in "The Beta" climbing video series. FiveTen climber Brion Voges of Chattanooga, Tennessee drops the beta on "Six Feet Under" (V5), and "Instinct" (V7), two classic lines at The Stone Fort, near Chattanooga - the last leg of the Triple Crown Bouldering Series.
The Beta - Six Feet Under from Andrew Kornylak on Vimeo.
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Support Climbing Access!
Five Ten, Rock/Creek and Triple Crown have teamed up to bring you the brand spankin' new Team 5.10 Shoe... 3 months ahead of schedule!
October through December, at Rock/Creek, the Team 5.10 Shoe will be 10% Off... and for each pair that's sold, Rock/Creek and Five Ten will donate a percentage of the proceeds to support climbing access along The Cumberland Trail.
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September 9, 2009
Rock/Creek Flips the Switch on The North Face $500 Shopping Spree
ALL you have to do is SIGN UP!
Enter to win a $500 Shopping Spree for any The North Face product in stock at Rock/Creek.
Check out these hot products, now in stock and new for Fall:
The North Face Denali Jacket for Men, Women, Girls and Boys >>>
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And all sorts of The North Face Backpacks, Bags, and Accessories to get you set for the year. Sign up for the shopping spree, and get started on your biggest wish list EVER for The North Face.
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September 4, 2009
Rock/Creek Race Team places 5th at TransRockies Run
As usual, our Race Team members can always document their race experiences far better than we ever could from up here in the media office, therefore, the following is from our front runner (no pun intended) Rock/Creek Race Team Member, Matt Sims and his experience at the recent GORE-TEX TransRockies Run with fellow Rock/Creek Race Team Member Sheridan Ames, where they finished 5th in the 80+ men's division. - Rock/Creek
"The Trans Rockies is a 6 day stage race that takes you from Buena Vista to Beaver Creek, Colorado. The total distance over the 6 days is 115 miles. Elevation gained is around 25,000 feet. The format is teams of 2. You must run with your partner through the entire days course.
This event was incredible and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Is it hard? Yes...
Does the altitude affect a lowlander from Tennessee? Yes...
Is it worth the $2,000 entry fee? Yes...
The Trans Rockies event is very well organized. The team of event coordinators and sponsors take care of your every need. No detail is over looked during the 6 days of fun. When you arrive in Buena Vista, Colorado they give you a huge duffle bag that is home to all your gear for the week. Every morning you pack up the duffle with your personal items and drop it off at the U-Haul truck. While you are running they break down your tent (that they supply) and haul it to the next location where it is set up waiting for you when you arrive.
'What does a normal day look like at the Trans Rockies race?'
Wake up at 6am and crawl out of the tent, only to realize that it is 33 degrees and you wish you had brought a heavier down jacket. Stumble your way to the breakfast tent and fill up on eggs, bacon, cereal, oatmeal, and of course lots of coffee. Go back to your tent and pack up your sleeping bag and pad. Drop off your duffle and head to the starting line by 8:00am. At this point you look at the course map/profile and realize that you will likely suffer thru 4,000 feet of elevation gain and suffer even more when you have to run 9 miles down the mountain. High point today is only 12,600 feet. Oh, that should be fun. Go find your running partner and make them believe that you feel totally fresh and ready to run, as if the 24 mile day previous was no big deal.
8:00am- As you enter the starting line corral you have to go through a mandatory gear check. It is required that you have a emergency blanket, waterproof jacket, hat and gloves with you at all times. Once you have been "okay'd" you make your way up to the front when you suddenly realize that you aren't at a local race any longer. Both male and female winners of the Western States 100 are there. Standing beside them are another dozen male and female runners that have won countless 50k, 50 mile and 100 mile races. Then there is Dean Karnazes who looks like he is just going out for his routine morning jog.
Off you go down a dirt road that will eventually lead to a 20% grade up the mountain on single track trail. Stunning views await you at every turn. Eventually you pop out above tree line and realize how fortunate you are to be where you are. Every 7 miles you come to an aid station/checkpoint. This is where you graze through the fresh cut fruit, GU, pretzels and myriad of other snacks. Eventually you top out at your high point of the day and then run down hill forever, finally crossing the finish line sometime before noon.
At the finish line you gourd yourself on the post race food, reflect on the day and how you feel. Eventually you work up enough courage to go sit in the nearby creek for 15 minutes to speed up the muscle recovery of your legs. After you've done this you walk to your tent, grab your duffle back and head to the mobile shower.
Once you've cleaned up then you are ready to hang out at the Salomon/Gore-Tex Relaxation Station where you can eat, listen to music, stretch and basically just hang out. If you want a massage then walk across the grass field and go pick between 20 massage therapists. If you'd rather walk into town and grab a beer, check your email, post a tweet or blog your little heart out, then go for it.
Dinner is at 5:00pm underneath the tent. It's literally a little city of runners that moves from one place to the next. After dinner they do awards and photo/video presentation of the day. It's always a ton of fun during the evening ceremony. The evening ceremony typically ends around 9:00pm, where you can then choose to hang out by the fire or head straight to your tent. For me, choosing the tent was always a no brainer.
People have asked me if it was worth the $2,000 entry fee (per team). I think any normal week vacation is going to cost around $2,000. In my mind this was a true vacation. I was doing what I love to do, which is run; in a unique place with a bunch of great people. We met some really good folks that we will undoubtedly stay in touch with. Every day is filled with activity as well as plenty of rest. I will also say that the sponsors of this event really out did themselves. They gave away so much stuff to every participant that I seriously thought I was going to have to ship a box back home. This doesn't make or break the event in my mind, but if you are one that really likes to "get" free stuff, this is the event for you. (jackets, watches, gloves, scarf, flashlights, first aid kits, duffle bags, hats, visors, socks, coffee mugs, water bottles) and the list goes on...
Go do the Trans Rockies race next year. Sign up early, because this event is gaining in popularity every year. Keep in mind that if you are not a "camper", you shouldn't let this stop you. You can easily do this event and sleep in a hotel or campground cabin every night. There were even families of runners that brought their kids. It's totally doable for the average runner.
'How do I prepare for the Trans Rockies?'
Run... Run up hill and run downhill and when you are done running, then run some more. If you live at sea level, then run with a bag over your head.
[Editor's Note: Extreme sarcasm was used in the previous statement. We DO NOT support running with a bag over your head as an effective training model, so don't even try it!]
While we don't have anything quite as extensive as the TransRockies, we do have the Lookout 100k coming up, as well as the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k, where Dean Karnazes will be running as well as speaking. Come join us, and hear first hand from Matt and Sheridan about the race!
Also, big thanks to Salomon for inviting the team out for the race!
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September 3, 2009
Rock/Creek & Community Clean up Stringer's Ridge, Shocked at Extent of Trash Dumping
Chainsaws whistled against fallen trees limbs and the strain from the Jeep's wench caused enough disturbance in the woods to make any spectator's hands sweat with anticipation of the destined mud, sludge, and decayed trash they were about to encounter! The smell of exhaust clouds from the overheating Jeep were shortly overpowered by the stench of garbage and discolored bottles with "who knows what" inside.
This past Saturday more than 80 good-willed volunteers arrived for a Stringer's Ridge clean up day. What began as the first official clean up in response to the recent purchase by The Trust for Public Land (TPL) of 92 acres of wooded land in North Chattanooga evolved into a raucous of volunteers seemingly willing to bathe in rotten trash and dark chocolate colored mud, all for the sake of a cleaner Stringer's Ridge.
"The success of the day can be measured by the number of people who showed up with a genuine interest and concern in turning Stringer's into a usable piece of land" says Rock/Creek co-owner and land preservation advocate, Dawson Wheeler: "From the supporting groups such as SORBA, TPL, The Boonies and Rock/Creek, it was inspiring to see this many people come, willing to work HARD!" Over two million dollars has been raised from public and private donors to help save the land from development. Grassroots efforts have been an instrumental part of the fundraising. Organized pledges have also helped, and one such campaign, "The Rock/Creek Challenge," continues today. Rock/Creek has agreed to match customers' contributions up to $5,000, and has already donated $2,000 toward this matching gift.
Volunteers rolled hundreds of tires up a drainage valley apparently designated by the less environmentally-conscious as the local dumping spot. Volunteers filled a large dumpster provided by the city with trash, and more bags remain at the trail head to be hauled off this week. Local field organizer and wilderness advocate Jeffrey Hunter volunteered and had this to say: "I enjoyed picking up trash. Those truck tires were tough to handle though. I left at 11 AM tired, muddy & satisfied." A common theme during the work day was the surprising amount of commercial dumping that has occurred at Stringer's. The quantity of trash collected between the relatively short period of 9am to 1pm was so tremendous that a second construction-sized dumpster will be required to pick up the remainder of the trash bags from the first clean up attempt. A large amount of trash remains on the site for future trail days. Volunteers also constructed metal barriers that will prevent vehicular access by those wishing to dump trash on this land.
The Stringer's Ridge land was purchased through TPL as a result of support from citizens, multiple local businesses, corporations and non-profit organizations such as SORBA and The Boonies. The campaign is largely community-driven, with little government assistance and minimal Chattanooga press interest. As a result, this effort has taken deep roots in the hearts of self-motivated Chattanoogans who want to see improvements to their neighboring green spaces.
"We were asked numerous times by people from neighboring North Chattanooga, the bike clubs and the trail runners 'when are we going to do maintenance?'" explains Trust for Public Land Field Organizer, Rick Wood: " It just goes to prove that people really care and show interest in the ridge. For example, organized groups are already asking permission to go build up trails and solve erosion issues."
On Saturday, in a brief time span of four hours, volunteers filled more than 110 (45 gallons each) trash bags full of garbage. "I think we were all a little surprised at the amount of JUNK that was up there, but we were able to truly see the needs of the land" says Wood.
When asked how this first clean up attempt effected the future of Stringer's Ridge, Rick had this to say: "Yes, we made a dent, but it really opened our eyes to some 'hot spots' which will require hours of work, and heavy machinery to pull huge commercial truck and tractor tires out of the mud."
Despite the fact that this major land purchase nears completion, TPL still needs donation momentum to assist with future clean up expenses and the final purchase. For those in the Chattanooga community wanting to help, there will be a second major clean up day scheduled in early fall. More volunteers are needed, and any machinery that can be loaned or donated for use will be tremendously welcomed.
To get involved today, take The Rock/Creek Challenge online: http://www.rockcreek.com/stringers/
Future trail days will be posted here.
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September 2, 2009
Rock/Creek Carries OUTSIDE "Gear of the Year" Winner
Are you currently on the look out for a quality jacket to last you for ages? What about this 2009 "Gear of the Year" award winner from OUTSIDER Magazine- The Marmot AEGIS Jacket!
Look no further than Rock/Creek!
The AEGIS Jacket by Marmot is a waterproof, breathable jacket that protects you from downpours while offering you a quality lightweight rain coat.
The waterproofing component to the jacket is Marmot's MemBrain Strata laminate which eliminates any need for a liner or 3-layer construction like other laminates.
The classic DriClime lined collar provides comfort and moisture wicking performance against your face while you're pulling through to the summit.
"The well-priced Aegis is tricked out with a thoughtful array of features--from the stashable hood to pit zips to small fleecy patches at the chin and back of the neck. But what really impressed us was how breathable it is," says Outside Buyer's Guide editor, Sam Moulton. "Usually, jackets in this price range have a tendency to get clammy quickly, but the Aegis kept us cool and dry in everything from a fast-moving and fierce Colorado rainstorm to an all-day drizzle in Alaska," he adds.
Click through and view the award winning MARMOT AEGIS Jacket for Men >>>
New for 2009, Rock/Creek offers a comprehensive (that means a lot) assortment of Marmot clothing and gear to better serve you, our customers. Go to www.rockcreek.com/marmot/
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September 1, 2009
Rock/Creek Race Team Fall Update
August has been a good month among our broad age group of sponsored Rock/Creek Race Team Members.
Starting with August 8th, our youngest race team member, Johanna Gartman, competed at the Junior Elite National Championships in Colorado Springs, CO with a 750m swim, 20k bike ride and 5k run for a 4th place finish in the Junior Elite female age group 16-19 years old. She finished in 1:07:49.0. Here's a picture of Johanna #88 tearing it up on the bike.
The second major accomplishment by our Race Team: Matt Sims and Sheridan Ames' great accomplishment of fifth place overall for the 80+ Men age group at the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run. This 6-day stage race took place between Buena Vista and Beaver Creek, CO from August 23-28th and provided beautiful weather for Sims and Ames to finish with a total time of 20:38:00. Full race coverage of the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run 2009 can be found at http://transrockies.com/transrockiesrun/news/ including videos, pictures and full results. Matt came into the office yesterday to share a few photos and stories. He's promised to write a race report, so we'll post that when we get it as well.
Thank you to Johanna, Matt and Sheridan for carrying the Rock/Creek Race Team name well, and showing the world what you are made of.
It has been a tremendous inspiration to see all age groups excel with their talents and passions for triathlons, trail running and some friendly competition.
Keep it up Rock/Creek Race Team!
More to come with this years upcoming Rock/Creek Trail Series races:
Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k & 11 Miler
October 3, 2009
A premiere trail run along the Cumberland plateau with 2200ft elevation gain on a beautiful dirt packed trail. The weekend is full of events with guest speaker Dean Karnazes and the StumJump 50k run. Check out the Schedule of events at http://rockcreek.com/dean
*Don't put registration off any longer for the StumpJump. Registration is almost full.
Register for the StumpJump HERE >>>
Upchuck 50k
November 14, 2009
The toughest trail marathon in existence! Join us if you dare, for this minimally supported out and back single track wonder.
Registration open now.
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