Waterline Walls Report – October 2019
Waterline Walls are still closed to climbers but a lot of work is being done to open the area again as soon as possible. Here’s how.
2019 Kootenay Climbing Festival Recap
TAWKROC held its 8th annual Kootenay Climbing Festival September 21-22, 2019 and featured Canada’s best climber Sonnie Trotter.
Waterline Walls Report – April 2019
Waterline Walls are still closed to climbers but a lot of work is being done to open the area again as soon as possible. Here’s how.
TAWKROC 2019 AGM Meeting Minutes
These minutes from the 2019 TAWKROC AGM include the President’s report on what the organization has been up to this past year plus the current status of Waterline Walls.
TAWKROC Enters 2nd Stage of Waterline Wall Campaign
The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) today announced it has so far raised $15,000 to put towards the purchase of the Waterline rock climbing area in Castlegar, British Columbia. This is approximately 20 percent of the total price … Continued
TAWKROC Starts Campaign To Buy Waterline Walls
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
2018 Kootenay Climbing Festival Recap
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
Reel Rock 12 Coming To Nelson Jan 31st
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
2017 Kootenay Climbing Festival Recap
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
Great Turnout For Slocan Bluffs Adopt-A-Crag
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