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New “Climbers Below” Signs for Nelson & Creston
1 Sep 2016

New “Climbers Below” Signs for Nelson & Creston

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

After a few narrow misses involving items lobbed from the top of Pulpit Rock, the Climbers Access Society of BC and the Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers recently funded new caution signs that have been placed at the top … Continued

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2016 New Router Reimbursements
1 Aug 2016

2016 New Router Reimbursements

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers has suspended all new route reimbursements for the foreseeable future until such time as the debt incurred in purchasing Kinnaird Bluffs is paid back in full. However, in 2016 three new routers were reimbursed … Continued

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Kinnaird Bluffs Still Needs Saving!
1 Jun 2016

Kinnaird Bluffs Still Needs Saving!

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: General | 0

  Kinnaird Bluffs in Castlegar, British Columbia, were for sale and TAWKROC managed to save them from development by raising donations and taking out a loan to buy the 17-acre piece of property. This area was worth saving because it’s one of … Continued

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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

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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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Grohman Trail Party a Success
10 Jun 2013

Grohman Trail Party a Success

by Vince Hempsall | posted in: Adopt-a-Crag Work Parties, General | 1

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

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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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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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