red river gorge climbers' coalition

Tony Reynaldo of Ohio has taken the initiative and started what he’s called the “Do Work Tour”. Independently, he’s organized a weekend of re-equiping routes that need some attention. Though the RRGCC isn’t directly involved with the “Do Work Tour”, efforts like this and from those like Team Suck Climbing have helped to ensure that most of the older hardware throughout the RRG has been replaced and updated. The nature of the beast, though, means that this work is never finished – hardware will always need to be inspected and, eventually, replaced. Be sure to climb responsibly and, when you see hardware that’s in need of attention, be sure report it.

Below is from Tony’s post on redriverclimbing.com

Hello everyone,

The “Do Work Tour” has begun. The prizes are rolling in for the gear raffle (Sterling Rope, Five Ten Shoes, Clif Bars, Nemo Shirts, Wolverine Guidebooks, Krieg Chalkbags, etc.) Lots of cool stuff. The gear donations have been coming along as well.

The tour kicks on on Friday June 27th at Lago Linda’s. Work will be going on all day Friday but the big part of the tour will be done on Saturday the 28th. You can pick up the gear and ropes for the various assignments at Lago Linda’s.

Raffle prizes will be drawn at Lago Linda’s on Saturday evening. All proceeds from the raffle sales will go towards buying more hardware and anchors. Donations are highly encouraged. A Paypal account has been set up under:

reynaldo.1@osu.edu (cash or checking transfers only please!)

Sunday the 29th is a special day thanks to Dr. Bob who has given access to all the volunteers who take part, a full day of climbing at Torrent Falls. Details on this and access stickers will be given out on Saturday at the raffle give-away!

Please feel free to e-mail with any questions or comments.

doworktour@gmail.com

There is also a blog set up: doworktour.blogspot.com

Best wishes,
Tony

Just a reminder and an open invitation to join the BOD at the Open Board meeting this Saturday at 10am at Torrent Falls. Dr. Bob Matheny, RRGCC President and owner of Torrent Falls, will allow climbing at Torrent for all who attend the meeting.

We’re inviting you, of course, because your input is valuable. The RRGCC and the PMRP is possibly only because of you and your efforts. Please continue to help this effort be successful and plan on contributing to the meetings. An agenda will be available soon..

Thanks ahead of time.

Because of space limitation at Torrent, please plan on carpooling.

Directions and climbs at Torrent (link to redriverclimbing.com).

As posted by Liz Weber, owner of Muir Valley, on redriverclimbing.com:

Road work is completed to the point that traffic can again get back to Muir.

Please drive slowly and carefully. The shoulders are very soft at this stage.We are still grading and clearing trees and brush alongside the road.

Thanks for your patience and understanding during this closure.

Rick worked hard to bring this in ahead of schedule.

For more information about Muir Valley, visit the Friends of Muir Valley and MuirValley.com.