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New Stairs & Trail at Koch Creek Climbing Area
11 Oct 2014

New Stairs & Trail at Koch Creek Climbing Area

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

On November 2, a group of volunteers enjoyed some late-autumn sunshine at the Koch Creek climbing area in the Slocan Valley and built a new access trail for the Hydro and Glacier Slabs there. Sponsored by CASBC‘s Adopt-a-Crag program and organized … Continued

british columbia, climbing, rock climbing, slocan valley, trail maintenance, valhallas
Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival Returns September 20th
15 Sep 2014

Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival Returns September 20th

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

The Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival is pleased to announce that Australian mountaineering and climbing legend John Fantini will be guest speaking at the event. Fantini, who now resides in Penticton, BC, has innumerable first alpine and rock climbing ascents to … Continued

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New Routing Course Develops Ymir Crags
1 Jul 2014

New Routing Course Develops Ymir Crags

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: Route Building | 0

On June 22nd, the first-ever new routing course for rock climbers was held in the West Kootenays. Sponsored by Summit Mountain Guides and TAWKROC, the one-day, hands-on course taught five climbers the basics of new route development at a new … Continued

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New Bridge for Kinnaird Bluffs
21 Aug 2013

New Bridge for Kinnaird Bluffs

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: Trail Maintenance | 0

Kinnaird Bluffs has seen yet more love this past week with the replacement of the decrepit, rotting bridge that linked the car pull-out to the access trail. Volunteers yanked out the old bridge and replaced it with a solid one … Continued

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Grohman Trail Party a Success
10 Jun 2013

Grohman Trail Party a Success

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: Adopt-a-Crag Work Parties, General | 0

Another successful work party was hosted by TAWKROC  and CASBC on Sunday, June 9th, with volunteers giving a face-lift to the Grohman Narrows canyon climbing area near Nelson. Kudos to volunteers Shawn, Hannah, Shane, Khaled, Nadine, Brendan, Youri and Vince for getting … Continued

british columbia, hardware upgrades, nelson, rock climbing, trail maintenance
2012 New Router Reimbursements
12 Jan 2013

2012 New Router Reimbursements

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) has just announced the recipients of the 2012 new routing reimbursement fund, which aims to promote route development in the area by giving cash to developers of new climbs and climbing areas. Nelson residents Micha … Continued

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TAWKROC Inks Agreement with CASBC
1 Jan 2013

TAWKROC Inks Agreement with CASBC

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers has finalized an historic agreement with the Climbers’ Access Society of BC. The two organizations have inked a deal that sees TAWKROC (an unincorporated assocation based in Nelson) become a Chapter of CASBC … Continued

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New Anchors for Kinnaird Bluffs
12 Nov 2012

New Anchors for Kinnaird Bluffs

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: Adopt-a-Crag Work Parties | 0

On Friday, November 1st, 2012, Vince Hempsall (Kootenay representative of CASBC) and David Lussier (founding member of The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers) began the process of upgrading the anchors of 15 routes at Kinnaird Bluffs in Castlegar. The … Continued

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Recap of First Kootenay Climbing Festival
8 Jul 2012

Recap of First Kootenay Climbing Festival

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

Kudos to the Kootenay climbers for proving that even record rainfall can’t keep us off the rock! On Saturday, June 23rd the first ever Kootenay Climbing Festival took place at the Lion’s Head Pub in Robson and, although the day … Continued

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First Climbing Festival in Kootenays
1 Jun 2012

First Climbing Festival in Kootenays

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

On Saturday, June 23, TAWKROC is hosting the 1st Annual Kootenay Climbing Festival which will be held behind the Lion’s Head Pub in Robson, near Castlegar. The event will start at 3pm in the back parking lot of the Lion’s … Continued

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