Echols Dorm: Brick Wall By Side Door
New River Gorge
‘Tis the season for festivals, and Gauley Fest is one to check out.
Trip heads to New River Gorge for an overnight trip of top-rope rock climbing (intermediate+). Participants comfortably climb 5.8 and above.
We’ll depart UVA early, climb to our heart’s content, and then partake in music, vendors, etc. Link below. We’ll climb on Sun until early/mid afternoon before heading back to UVA.
Trip supports 4 people. Take note of trip date and start time.
Get to a gear room. You are responsible for getting all personal gear per the list below before the trip’s departure.
I am not guiding this trip, but am facilitating a safe, climbing experience. Managing risk is a shared responsibility. I’ll be conducting a Leave No Trace (LNT) awareness session for participants as I’m a LNT trainer. Gifts follow.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
– Snack food (Sat & Sun)
– Water (2L) in bladder or bottles
– Climbing gear (harness, shoes, chalk in chalk bags). Get to a gear room!
– Estimated $30 in cash for Gauley Fest entry ($20) and group dinner Sat. and breakfast Sun. ($10).
WHAT WE’LL BE SHARING:
– Water purifier
– First aid kit
– Helmets
– Belay devices
– Rope & anchor gear
– Smiles
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Wiki/aw:events_gauley?