On April 30th, the RRGCC received a $600 conservation grant presented by Lila Thomas, sales representative for Patagonia, Inc. and Chris Glaser of Benchmark Outfitters. “We recognize the important work your organization is doing to protect and conserve the natural beauty of the Red River Gorge…” as stated by Ron Hunter, Patagonia Environmental Programs (Reno, [...]

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This event occurred July 26, 2007 and is kept here for reference. If you’re looking for current and upcoming events, please click here.
CLEARFIELD, Utah (May 7th, 2007) – Petzl America, a leading manufacturer of quality
climbing gear, today announced that their annual Roc Trip will join forces with
Rocktoberfest, an annual fundraising event held by the Red [...]

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The RRGCC and Red River Gorge climbing community mourns the loss of Mason Allen. Mason was an avid outdoors man known for his impetuousness, quick wit, kind heart, and infectious smile. He loved climbing, hiking, hot-tubbing, and good fun as epitomized in oft-spoken quotes “climb you monkey” and “you need an Irish Carbomb!” [...]

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The RRGCC Board of Directors* are happy to report that as of the end of 2006 almost $15,000 had been raised towards the Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve mortgage payment of $29,393.00 due July 15, 2007. At the last Board meeting of 2006 the existing slate of officers were re-elected: Dr. Bob Matheny, President; Charlie Rittenberry, Vice-President; [...]

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Funk Rock City is temporarily closed due to a small forest fire in the area. Below is the notice from Tim Eling of the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Hello Climbers,We have a wildfire in the vicinity of Funk Rock City climbing area within Clifty Wilderness. The Forest Supervisor has just issued a closure order for the [...]

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