A Concise History of the RRGCC
Final Payment
Final payment to complete PMRP purchase is due on July 15, 2013.
Refinancing with the AF
The RRGCC and AF get together to refinance the remaining mortgage, saving the RRGCC approximately $10k!
Officially Non-Profit
The RRGCC officially obtains our non-profit, 501(c)3 status from the IRS.
The PMRP
RRGCC formally re-names property as the “Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve”.
Historic Purchase
On January 20, 2004 the RRGCC purchases the Murray Property from Mattie Murray.
Bolting Ban
US Forest Service bans bolting in Red River Gorge.
The Right
On September 25, 2002 the RRGCC obtains an option to purchase the Murray Property.
MOU with USFS
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US Forest Service on February 7, 2000.
Friendly Terms
RRGCC President, Hugh Loeffler, obtains express permission for climbing on the Murray Property.
Humble Beginnings
Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition formed in response to Draconian US Forest Service “Climbing Management Guide” lifting bolting ban.
Southern Exposure
Climbers establish first sport climbing routes in the “Southern Region”.
Inheritance
Mattie Murray inherits the D.B. Pendergrass property.
Tracts of Land
Daniel Boone Pendergrass purchases two tracts of land in Lee Co., Kentucky, one along Bald Rock Fork and one in Coal Bank Hollow.