Help Me Locate the Easter Bunny….at the Red River Gorge Kentucky

OVERVIEW

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If you wish to leave a car at harris teeter to avoid parking on campus I will be picking you up at 8:15 there….

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“The Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky is one of the best rock-climbing areas in the world. Its solid well-featured sandstone makes for steep, spectacular climbing, with an almost equal mix of sport and traditionally protected pitches.”

The Red River Gorge is an internationally popular destination for climbers.

CLIMBS:
The Red is set up a little differently than the New; instead of 3 or 4 huge areas (Endless, Kaymoor, Summersville, etc), there are basically 50 Cotton Tops. http://www.redriverclimbing.com/RRCGuide/. We will plan on hitting 2 crags a day.

Most crags have a few 5.9s and 5.10s but it is rare to find a crag with lots of moderate climbs. We will climb some 9s, mostly 10s and 11s, and some 12s.

MINIMUM TRIP REQUIREMENTS:
-Ability to tie in and top-rope belay
-Climb 5.10 cleanly on top-rope
-Ask me if you are unsure

DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL:
-4/21 (Thursday) at 8 PM
– The drive is approximately 7 hours each way and will stop to stay at a friends house on the way as needed. We are climbing Friday -Sun at the red, then retreat to the New River Gorge for Monday to shorten the drive back to Cville. I have to be back to the ville by 5:00PM monday so plan on a short stay at the New.

FOOD/CAMPING:
-Breakfast and lunch is covered by the club, dinner is all you
-We will bring lunches to crag and cook breakfasts and dinners Friday morning-Sun morning. You are responsible for all the meals outside of those (i.e., on the road)
-I am getting a room to get some quality sleep, in which case not all the costs will be covered by the club. 2 queen beds, max 4 people per room. we can discuss
-Other option is to camp at Miguel’s (covered by the club). You get the choice when you sign up.

OTHER:
Priorities are given to the following members:
-Drivers
-Able to lead climb and/or lead belay
-I recommend a pre trip meeting to layout food / lodging
– max attendies = 4 …. or more depending on # of cars

Please do NOT sign up for this trip unless:
-You are at least 75% sure
-You are Ok with the departure and arrival times

CLUB PROVIDES:
-Gas reimbursement or ride in a car
– Food reimbursement
-Climbing gear (ropes, draws)
-Personal climbing gear if needed (harness, shoes, belay device, chalk bag)
-Camping gear
-Camping fees
-*Check out personal camping/climbing gear on your own before the trip (ask me if you are unsure)

YOU PROVIDE:
-Personal climbing gear if you have it (Don’t forget chalk)
-Weather appropriate clothes
-Camping gear if you have it
-Toiletries
-Entertainments unless you are easily amused (For some of you this means textbooks)
-$$ for meals on the two 7 hour car rides
-$$ for extra things that you may want (souvenirs, entertainment, Miguel’s Pizza, etc)
-Approach shoes/sandals
-Good climbing karma

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