Quit viewing the beautiful cliffs, of the red river gorge, from afar and join us for a day of rappelling. A red river gorge climber would counter that the techy climbing at the new is a throwback to times when climbers didnt have any steep rock, and thus forced themselves to endure desperate highstepping and crimping on slabs. More recent published guidebooks include ray ellingtons red river gorge rock climbs, published in 2005 with a second edition in 2007. Are you already a climber who is looking to develop their skills. Within the 63,000 acres of new river gorge national river are over 1,400 established rock climbs. Red river gorge guide book so all of us who enjoy climbing in the red have been graced with a new set of guide books this spring. Climbing at new river gorge new river gorge national river. The app is a digital rock climbing guidebook to the red river gorge, kentucky. Dec 19, 2015 a red river gorge climber would counter that the techy climbing at the new is a throwback to times when climbers didnt have any steep rock, and thus forced themselves to endure desperate highstepping and crimping on slabs.
But the red, with its centralized camping and slightlylessremote location, makes it a very popular destination. The continued establishment of new routes required the latest edition to the guidebook to become two volumes, red river. Since as early as 1984, before red river gorge was known as the world class climbing destination it is today, miguel started serving up food to hungry climbers, it has been an oasis for climbers ever since. The continued establishment of new routes required the latest edition to the guidebook to become two volumes, red river gorge climbs south and red river gorge climbs north. A fully comprehensive color guidebook to sport and traditional r. Ergo, all the rules of climbing in national parks apply, from dogs on leashes and wilderness camping to permits for bolting. It contains information on over 1600 climbs in addition to unpublished route information on muir valley and the pendergrassmurray recreational preserve. Climbing in the new river gorge, the new river gorge. The new river gorge and surrounding areas have lots of steep rock so there is still dry rock out there in a storm to climb. Between these areas, there are thousands of routes. Red river gorge, kentucky designated as a national scenic byway, and the exquisite beauty of its dramatic landscape, including its awesome arches and breathtaking sandstone cliffs, is the result of millions of years of sculpting by wind and water. Not a lot needs said about this one, miguels pizza is the center of the red river gorge climbing universe. The new river gorge, wv rock climbing is composed of three river gorges new, gauley, and meadow.
This book, volume 1 of a twovolume series, covers the northern half of the red river gorge, i. The new river gorge national river encompasses a 53mile corridor of scenic waterway through west virginias appalachian mountains and is home to one of americas best and biggest rockclimbing areas. The red river gorge is located south east of lexington, kentucky in the daniel boone national forest. The red river gorge is one of the best rockclimbing areas in the world, with supersteep climbing on wellfeatured sandstone. We have a great selection of sterling ropes in stock. Over the last 5 to 10 years there has been a dramatic increase of climbers in the area. Specialists in rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking and crosscountry skiing since 1970. The red river gorge in eastern kentucky is one of the best rock climbing areas in the world. This guidebook offers the most complete coverage of sport climbing in the entire region in a single volume. Apr 29, 2010 this video shows the red river gorge rock climbs app for the iphone and ipod touch. West virginia the new river region is one of america s best and biggest rock climbing areas. Trailer to the movie climbing the classics in the new river gorge.
Red river gorge rock climbs south is the best guide to climbing routes in red river gorge, kentucky but it has one flaw you may want to know about. New river gorge rock climbing is for people of all ages and ability levels. Most cliffs in this region lie on forest service land. Get your kids off their screens and down to red river gorge, a mecca for rock climbers and an oasis of natural beauty and outdoor fun. Even though the new river gorge combined with the nearby crags of summersville lake, meadow river and gauley river can be seen as one of the biggest and best climbing areas of the us it is internationally less known and generally less visited than the red river gorge that is just a day drive away. Upper new river gorge full day rock climb and rappel ace. Bridge buttress rock shelter cave this area has a good diverse assortment of routes including high times, labor day, hortens tree, and a few 5. Particularly in relation to the more popular red river gorge, the news bolts tend to be farther apart, the holds smaller and more sparse, and the routes more technical and devious. Movie shows off the classic rock climbs in fayetteville, wv in the new river gorge. I am a tradsport climber from nc that will be heading to the red this weekend for some climbing. Red river gorge rock climbs south wolverine publishing. Especially at endless wall, some sport routes may require a few pieces of gear to be led safely. The new river gorge national river encompasses a 53mile corridor of scenic waterway through west virginias appalachian mountains and is home to one of americas best and biggest rock climbing areas.
If its been awhile or youre new to the sport, we provide a progression beginning with short, low angle rappels, which allow the participant to gain. The new river gorge is not a beginners climbing mecca. Red river gorge north volume 1 2015 5th edition by ray ellington and dustin stephens. Adventures on the gorge leading the world outdoors. The area is located in white salmon and is only a few minutes from hood river stevenson area. View our rock climbing directory for the royal gorge region in colorado. The new river gorge is one of the most popular rock climbing and rappelling destinations in america. Located on the rim of the new river gorge, west virginias premier whitewater rafting resort rock climbing is not a sport you can learn through trial and error, so let our expert guides teach you the basics and the proper techniques. Red river gorge rock climbing guidebook rrg south rakkup. This is the american destination for sport climbing. This video shows the red river gorge rock climbs app for the iphone and ipod touch. Red river gorge south by ray ellington is only current guide to rock climbing routes at kentuckys red. Whether youre a first timer or a seasoned rappeller, we have options for all. This rock climbing area is almost exclusively a sport climbing area with over a dozen sport routes.
I miss climbing like i miss my home in ky, red river gorge find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with reallife experiences and advice from fellow climbers. Mar 16, 2010 west virginia the new river region is one of america s best and biggest rock climbing areas. Red river gorge climbing guidebooks southeast mountain guides. Are you just looking to have some fun outside in one of the best climbing venues in the united states. A rock climbing guidebook to kentuckys red river gorge ray ellington, dustin stephens on. With your safety and rock climbing enjoyment as our number one priority, our new river gorge rock climbing program only hires the best, pcgi certified and experienced, local and esteemed new. We have a great shop in a cool little town, so if you are climbing at the new river gorge pull in to fayetteville and drop by the shop. This guide also includes all the trad climbing at those predominately sport crags. Enjoy rock climbing at aces private resort climbing areas. The red is a massive climbing area with many guidebooks. The red river gorge in eastern kentucky is one of the best rockclimbing areas in the world. Sep 05, 2006 the new river gorge is not a beginners climbing mecca.
Sep 09, 2015 trailer to the movie climbing the classics in the new river gorge. Red river gorge rock climbing and bouldering 27 crags. The red river gorge south climbing guidebook covers the southern half of the red, describing over 1500 routes, 400 of them new. The red river and its many tributaries have carved dozens of secluded canyons into the hill country south of lexington, creating a natural wonderland and exposing a ridiculous amount of rock. Clipping bolts can seem pretty basic, you just clip and go. I am going to look in the guide book tonight for rainy day routes. Best of the red sport climbing crags of the red river gorge 2017 edition by brendan leader. Check out links to the other guides in our shop, but this 2 volume book set documents climbing in the red river gorge most completely. Yosemite red river gorge smith rock boulder red rock indian creek joshua tree the gunks. New river gorge rock climbing the classics youtube. This book, volume 2 of a twovolume series, covers the southern half of the red, describing over 1500 routes, 400 of them new. You have found the premier guiding service in the red river gorge. Our upper new river gorge rockclimbing and rappelling full day trip will expand your climbing knowledge and provide a chance to learn more about climbing technique, rope work, and the climbing styles of the. Take highway 15 from lexington towards stanton and follow highway 11 to reach most of the climbing.
See links above for more details about each climbing area. The variety of routes is unparalleled with everything from traditionally protected splitter cracks and technical face climbs to overhanging sport routes. For the tradonly crags, check out red river gorge north. This guide will help you find your way to over a thousand boulder problems with accurate maps, functional tools and format. The red river gorge in eastern kentucky is one of the be. Rock climbing minnesota and wisconsin similarly only covers devils lake and covers only a small portion. For a full online guide of rock climbing routes visit. We stock the most respected brands in rock climbing. Red river gorge rock climbing red river gorge guides.
Our basic guided rock climbing trips are a fantastic way to enjoy the area and set your adventurous spirit free. The most popular include military wall, left flank, long wall, and funk rock city. But if you cant visit us in person we have an online store which is the next best thing. Find out why this area is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world. Its almost 3000 routes range from traditional cracks to modern sport climbs, 5. Some new river gorge folks might argue otherwise, and for pure climbing, they have a strong case. Covers a huge selection of the best crags in the north, south and miller fork recreational preserve mfrp.
Red river gorge rock climbing guidebook kentucky, usa including the pmrp and muir valley. Featuring beautifully rendered maps, impeccably marked topo photos, clear and concise access and route descriptions, this book will get you there, roped up and ready to tackle your climb with not a moment lost. Shop for the perfect red river gorge gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Within the 63,000 acres of the new river gorge national park there are miles and miles of cliff offering something for everyone from beginner to advanced. The new has become one of the most popular climbing areas in the country. Its a collection of several, most within the boundaries of the new river gorge national river, part of the national parks system. Additionally 20% of the profits go to the red river gorge climbers collaition. Get an overview of rock climbing and bouldering in the area of red river gorge, usa. From the northern crags, to the southern crags, muir valley, miller fork and all that lies between.
In the red river gorgeslade area there are three hotspot climbing locations including, the red river gorge geological area, meir valley, and the pendergrassmurray recreational preserve. Its solid, wellfeatured sandstone makes for steep, spectacular climbing, with almost 2000 established routes, from traditionally protected cracks to some of the hardest sport climbs in america. Climbing at new river gorge new river gorge national. I have not purchased them yet but my last edition is in my top 3 of most necessary gear cant live without it. Lets talk about the most common mistake and how to fix it quickly, the ole backclip. Red river gorge rock climbs south a climbing guidebook to kentuckys red river gorge 4th edition volume 2. See where climbers love to travel and why at climbing magazine. I have only been there once because its so much easier for me to get to the new river gorge. Blue ridge mountain guides is the only amga accredited business operating at the new river gorge. The cliffs at new river gorge are made up of a very hard sandstone, and range from 30 to 120 feet in height. The red river gorge of kentucky is one of the most enjoyable places in the world to climb. New river gorge rock climbing blue ridge mountain guides. Try one of our guided activities in the red river gorge.