As we mentioned last month, Shenandoah National Park released an update to their Rock Outcrop Management Plan (ROMP). After reading through the document and working with other organizations including the Access Fund, the Mountaineering Section of the PATC, and the … Continued
The temporary rock climbing closure of the Dead Tree Wall and Summit Crag climbing areas on Old Rag Mountain has been lifted. The Peregrine Falcons are no longer nesting in this area. Thanks to everyone’s cooperation. Climb hard!
It was amazing; 33 MPH wind, 18 hours of rain, 2 tornado warnings. Despite these extreme conditions, Rockfest 2011 was a great success. As one enthusiastic volunteer put it, “Rockfest, not just a service day but an adventure.” Rockfest 2011 … Continued
(April 18th and 19th, 2009) was a major success! Thanks everyone for coming out and making it happen! The numbers: 100+ volunteers participated and removed 2,375 lbs of trash collected (estimated) from 38 overlooks along Skyline Drive 11 volunteers, who … Continued