West ward!

Broce element of bC is chilling at the airport in Roanoke

so far:
1 55 min flight delayed
1  accidently deleted post
1 questioned piece of baggage
1 questioned piece of clothing
1 questioned computer
2nd flight delay, 10 min

and still haven't left Roanoke.  So with some time to kill... a post with 2 quick notes:

1st:

Currently bouldering at Mtn Lake is still closed.  Mountain Lake Conservancy
is re-evlauating what types of recreation they wish to allow on their land.
While local resources are working with MLC to guide this evalauation, it is
requested that the climbing community continue to abstain from bouldering at
Mtn Lake.  In order to not only show support for the MLC's wishes, but also
the importance of the resource to the climbing community, a petition is circulating.  Please take a moment to sign:  They are available at the Climbing Club @ VT, W, Travis M, or Blue Ridge Mountain Sports.  The petitions will be collected in the up coming weeks prior to a land management proposal meeting for the Mtn Lake area. Thank you for taking the time to do so as we try to show the community's concern for for our local resource.


2nd:
We climb at the NRG, we love it, and could stand to give a day of work back.  So save the date, head out, and lend a hand.  We are, will we see you there?


Facebook page


From NRAC:
<<<<<

Lend just an hour or two, a whole day or multiple days!

What: Junkyard Wall approach trail, risers and re-route
When: Tuesday, August 31 – Monday, September 6
Where: Junkyard Wall each day at 8:30 am
Bring: Closed-toed shoes, your own food, water, etc.

Junkyard Wall gets its name from the actual unofficial junkyard that once graced what is now the approach trail. The hill was, "once an overflowing mound of washing machines, Mason jars, old tires, and household refuse," writes Mike Williams in New River Gorge Rock Climbs (Wolverine Press). The NPS cleaned the largest of the trash out long ago, but the tinier detritus remains. That combined with the steep nature of the trail makes approaching Junkyard the most dangerous part of the day. Who knows how deep the trash runs?! Take a gander at the millions of glass shards lining the path and it's easy to see why some call it "Hepatitis Hill."

Well, not for much longer. Beginning Tuesday, August 31 and going on through Labor Day Weekend, NRAC and the NPS plan to attack the long-standing Junkyard Wall approach problem by re-routing parts of the trail and installing steps where needed. The major push will occur Saturday, September 4, but we'll gladly accept your help on any one of those days. If you can lend an entire day, that’s great, but we understand the lure of the cliff, too. If all you can give us is an hour or two, we’ll appreciate you just as much!

>>>>>

So there you have it: two great opportunities to spread some love to 2 of our unique resources.  So gain some good karma, sign a petition, and help move some trash!

If you need to carpool, or have a question, post to comments