http://blog.rockcreek.com/ The Rock Creek Chronicle is the informational counterpart to RockCreek.com, your online source for camping, hiking, climbing, paddling, and travel. We provide an impressive collection of outdoor gear and apparel selected by experts from high-quality vendors such as Chaco, Montrail, Patagonia, Arc'Teryx, Marmot, and Salomon. At RockCreek.com, our goal is to get you on the water, trail, or rock comfortably and safely. en-us rachel@rockcreek.com 2009-07-02T10:44:54-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_challenges_customers_with_5000_matching_grant_to_save_stringers_ridge.html Chattanooga, TN- Thursday July 2, 2009- Rock/Creek today announces another $1,000 gift to help save Stringer's Ridge. This donation serves as the kickoff to The Rock/Creek Challenge. In the Challenge, customers and friends of Rock/Creek are encouraged to donate... 82751@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2009-07-02T10:44:54-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/reminder_save_20_on_chacos_when_you_donate_shoes_ends_soon.html Quick reminder: The Chaco recycle program ends next week, on July 5th. Between now and then, purchase any new pair of Chacos, use the coupon code RECYCLE9 and you'll get 20% off, then when your new shoes come in, send... 82732@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Chaco Sandals 2009-07-01T09:39:06-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/words_from_the_master_of_a_stage_race.html Coach Lee Simril, the Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race Men's Masters winner, shares his impressions of the 2009 Stage Race. He is a guest writer for the Rock/Creek Chronicle, and with that said, here are some words from his three day... 82598@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race 2009-06-29T12:43:25-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/legendary_wilderness_crusader_doug_scott_to_speak_at_rockcreek_on_june_26th.html REMINDER: This event takes place TOMORROW, THIS FRIDAY. Please come out! It's going to be a great opportunity to learn about saving our wilderness areas and to hear some of the history behind our American wilderness. Oakley has stepped up... 82487@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Chattanooga Local News 2009-06-25T16:15:30-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_launches_chattanoogas_summer_passport_to_the_outdoors.html Launch out on your Summer adventure, with help from Rock/Creek and Mountain Hardwear, who proudly present your official "Passport to the Outdoors." Don't wait till the end of summer to start! You have until September 1, 2009 for the chock-full... 82300@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Mountain Hardwear 2009-06-24T09:58:27-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/oakley_rolling_o_lab_appearing_at_rockcreek_.html The pulse is irresistible, the sight will attract your eyes like a magnet, the lure will draw you in from across the street... no, I am not talking about a man dressed in Elvis Disco. If you drive by Rock/Creek... 82618@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2009-06-24T09:56:15-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/save_20_on_chacos_through_rockcreeks_shoe_donation_program.html Rock/Creek is proud to once again support the Chaco Shoe Donation Program, starting this Friday and running through the Fourth of July weekend. This year's Rock/Creek and Chaco partnership will benefit the internationally-recognized non profit organization Soles4Souls based in... 82526@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Chaco Sandals 2009-06-22T11:09:55-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_race_team_member_john_anderson_takes_first_place_before_the_summer_season.html The weather might have been fair for the 19th annual Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista, Colorado, but that did not inhibit Rock/Creek's Race Team Member, John Anderson, from placing first on May 2, 2009; finishing in 6:58:49; only... 82267@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek Race Team 2009-06-20T09:48:21-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/dont_forget_dad_great_last-minute_shipping_deals.html 82483@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2009-06-16T12:17:03-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_helps_connect_and_protect_trails_on_lookout_mountain.html Today Rock/Creek and Patagonia announce a $1,000 donation to the Lula Lake Land Trust. The money will aid in the completion of the long awaited "Connector Trail" from Lula Lake to Cloudland Canyon State Park. To date, Rock/Creek and Patagonia... 82455@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Trail Work, Access & Environment 2009-06-15T10:23:59-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/_rockcreek_race_team_member_matt_karzen_receives_local_spotlight.html The Athens Banner-Herald recently published an article on Rock/Creek Race Team Member, Matt Karzen's running for a cause. Previously mentioned on Rock/Creek's blog, read more of what Online Athens had to say about Matt's goal to run the length of... 82400@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek Race Team 2009-06-11T12:07:41-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/kris_whortons_chattanooga_mountains_stage_race_pep_talk_.html In preparation for the Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race, Rock/Creek Race Team member and 2009 Female Masters 100 Mile champion Kris Whorton takes a few moments to talk participants through a multi-day trail running race from preparation, completion, to recovery. Physical... 82369@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race 2009-06-10T14:53:12-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_scenic_city_race_report_from_coach_lee_simril.html "Coach Lee" Simril, the third place overall finisher of the marathon length in the Scenic City Marathon and Half Marathon, shares his impression of the recent race, presented by Rock/Creek and The Vasque Project. Coach Lee's wife Brenda also won... 82284@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 2009-06-08T17:24:51-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/_rockcreek_race_team_member_jeff_edmonds_runs_among_giants.html Defeat within Victory? Jeff Edmonds words on running and progress: Rock/Creek Race Team member Jeff Edmonds, of Nashville, TN took first place in the Avenue of the Giants Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K in Northern California on May 12, 2009.... 82268@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek Race Team 2009-06-07T10:54:15-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_race_member_josh_wheeler_successful_at_white_lake_half_triathlon.html Rock/Creek Race Team Member, Josh Wheeler, finished third at the White Lake Half II Triathlon for the Open Males Division. Wheeler, native to Signal Mountain, TN now living in Boone, NC finished in 4:20:27 with a swimming time of 29:57,... 82280@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Rock/Creek Race Team 2009-06-03T15:31:03-05:00