The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers
Having just finished paying off the acquisition of the Kinnaird Bluffs, the Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers today announced the start of a campaign to buy another rock climbing area in Castlegar, British Columbia, to ensure residents and visitors … Continued
The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) held its 7th annual Kootenay Climbing Festival September 22-23, 2018. It featured daytime, family-friendly events on and beside the natural rock climbing wall behind the Lions Head Pub including: a zipline for … Continued
The Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival returns September 22-23, 2018, and will feature Olympic climber Jen Olson and Canadian mountaineering legend Don Vockeroth. The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) has announced that Canadian Olympic climbing athlete Jen Olson and … Continued
The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers is celebrating mountaineering legend Fred Beckey by bringing the film of his life to Nelson, British Columbia. “Dirtbag – The Legend of Fred Beckey” will be shown at the Civic Theatre on Monday, … Continued
For the second year in a row, Nelson, British Columbia, will host the best rock climbing films of the past year. REEL ROCK 12 will be shown at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday, January 31st and tickets can be purchased … Continued
Earlier this month TAWKROC director Yann Troutet and Ian Dennis spent a day mapping Kinnaird Bluffs in Castlegar. The result is this amazing 3D model that users can zoom in and flip around. Be sure to expand it to … Continued
The sixth year of the Kootenay Climbing Festival proved to be its most popular yet. About 300 people enjoyed perfect weather while visiting the festival during the day on Saturday and then another 150 or so came to the … Continued
The Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival is pleased to announce Canadian rock climbing star Will Stanhope will be guest speaking at the event being held Saturday, September 23th in Robson, British Columbia. Stanhope, who resides in Squamish, has innumerable rock climbing … Continued
On Saturday, June 24, 2017 about 20 volunteers arrived at the Slocan Bluffs in Slocan City to take part in the Adopt-A-Crag day co-sponsored by TAWKROC and CASBC. The day started with a thorough brushing of the weeds at the … Continued
Yesterday directors of TAWKROC, including Bob Sawyer, David Lussier and Vince Hempsall finalized cutting in a trail at Kinnaird Bluffs that links Yellow Sling Wall to Hail Mary Wall. This was a result of the “No Trespassing” sign recently put … Continued