In 2008 the RRGCC held a great series of events culminating in Rocktoberfest. The proceeds from Rocktoberfest plus some generous end of the year individual donations have insured that we have sufficient funding to pay the 2009 PMRP mortgage payment!  Additionally, by year’s end we had saved almost $4,000 towards the 2010 PMRP mortgage payment.  All in all the RRGCC raised over $74,000 in 2008 and we will be looking in 2009 to build on that momentum and raise over $80,000 towards our cause.

To get ready for 2009 the RRGCC will be holding its annual Strategic Planning Meeting on January 11, 2009 from 1pm to 4pm at Torrent Falls.  The meeting is open to all and anyone that plans to attend is free to climb at Torrent in the morning.

The Red River Gorge climbing community mourns the loss of two of its own. Ben Strohmeier, 18, of Hebron, KY, and Laura Fletcher, also 18, of Brownsburg, IN were killed in a climbing accident on Monday, November 3, 2008. The accident was due to an equipment failure.

Ben and Laura will be sorely missed, and never forgotten.

A memorial service is planned at the base of Whiteout in Emerald City (part of Lady Slipper) at the Red River Gorge on Friday, November 7 from 3-5pm. Miguel’s will be closed during this time.

Benjamin E. Strohmeier of Hebron, KY, and Laura Fletcher of Brownsburg, IN. They were both 18. A memorial is planned for Friday from 3-5pm at the base of Whiteout at Emerald City.

More than 600 people were there for the Reel Rock Film showing Saturday Night. Photo courtesy Brian Maslyar

Many thanks to the more than hundreds of people who showed up this weekend to celebrate and support the RRGCC’s Rocktoberfest! We have a lot to catch up on and will be posting some pictures and wrap-ups soon.. but there’s one last thing you could help us with - we want to make this event the best it can be, so we’re asking for some feedback on what worked, what didn’t, and what we could do next year to make it even better.

So, if you would, take a minute to fill out our feedback form and we’ll do what we can to make sure next year is even better.

Thanks to all and stay tuned for more including pictures, wrap-ups, and some numbers to how much was raised over the weekend!

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Tent City is founded

Tent City got started as vendors started pouring in from across the country. We’re all about ready to kick things off and get partyin’.

Check back to see updates as the weekend moves along. If you’re really cool, though, you’ll be in the pictures we take.. not looking at them from your office

Tonight’s starting things off with new videos from around the country as well as some of the best music Lexington has to offer - sounds from Soap Box, The Slant Kings, and Phat Mavericks.

It’s not too late, just show up tonight with cash.

See you there!

Register now!

Hurry to register now! Online pre-registration has been extended through Thursday at 12pm. After that, online pre-registration will close along with your last chance to pay with credit card (at the event, it’s strictly cash only) and it’s the only way to guarantee your spot at the events. And if that’s not enough, prices at the door will be higher than they’re offered online.

So Register Now!