NEWS
Join the LunaChallenge and Win!- 7/23
Were raising awareness for the LunaChallenge and organ donation on July 23. Anyone that shows their license as a registered organ donor is entered into a raffle to win either a FREE 30-day pass or FREE learn the ropes belay class. IDs can be shown at either Midlothian or Richmond.
Need more info or organ donation in Virginia? Check out www.donatelifevirginia.org
Ready to register? Visit www.registerme.org!
Riverrock and Regionals Spotlight Climbing in RVA!
It was a busy May for us as we hosted Regionals at PeakRVA and then helped to put on Riverrock the following weekend. A HUGE THANK YOU to all the volunteers, staff, and climbers who made these events possible as well as our members who support the community! The love for climbing in RVA continues to grow!
Check out these amazing videos from Riverrock and Regionals put together by our good friends Keith Reagan and Robin Pyle. Enjoy!
Climb On - Body and Mind - 5/26
Join Anna Dittore as she is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award. She is offering a free intro to rock climbing class at Peak Midlothian to any teenage girl that is looking for a fun new way to workout and boost confidence.
Please email Anna at adittore@gmail.com to sign up.
Dominion Riverrock - 5/18-5/20
Filmed and produced by https://reaganstudios.com
Stay tuned for the full-length climbing feature coming soon.
For the past 8 years Peak Experiences has partnered with Richmond Sportsbackers to make the Boulder Bash one of the most popular events at RiverRock!
Highlights of Dominion Riverrock 2017 in Richmond, Virginia.
Find out all you need to know about the nation's premier outdoor Sports and music festival
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www.riverrockrva.com
www.riverrockrva.com/event-categories/climbing
CLIMBING SCHEDULE:
Friday: 5/18
Qualifier 1 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday: 5/19
Qualifier 2 11:30-2:30
Semis 4:30-6:00pm
Finals 7:30-9:00pm
Sunday: 5/20
Speed Qualifier 1 12:00-1:00pm
Speed Qualifier 2 2:00-3:00
Speed Finals 4:00-5:00pm
Notable pro climbers:
Nathaniel Coleman, Alex Puccio, Solomon Barth, Ben Hannah, Jesse Grupper, and Kerry Scott.
We Need Your Help! Volunteer and Be Part of the Action!
Citizen's Wall Volunteer Sign Up
Boulder Bash Volunteer Sign Up
What do the volunteers do?
-The citizen’s wall is mainly for kids' to try out climbing at Riverrock, volunteers will spot folks on our mini wall or check wristbands, all while getting a nice tan.
-The boulder bash gets you behind the scene to either judge, manage pre-climb isolation, score, or run scorecards for the main competition, all while still getting a tan.
*All positions are listed on the sign-up page*
What do you get out of it?
-A FREE T-shirt!
-Anyone with 4 hours of volunteer time may view a session of the Boulder Bash from inside the barricade
-A different perspective on competition style climbing.
-The title "Official Peak Volunteer" :O
*Please note that to be a judge, volunteers must be 18+*
Questions about volunteering? Contact Mark Phillips
We also are requiring that anyone working the competition wall also works at least one hour at the citizen’s wall to take care of the kiddos.
USAC Capital Region Championship @ Peak RVA - 5/12
Peak Experiences is so proud to be hosting the 2018 Sport and Speed Capital Region Championship at our brand new facility on Saturday, May 12th! This event will host competitors from across the Capital Region (VA, WV, MD, DE). Climbing is now an Olympic sport and this is where it all begins!
Peak RVA will be closed to the public from 8am - 10pm, Saturday, May 12th as hundreds of youth competitors scale the walls looking to move on to Divisionals! However, spectators are welcome, so please join us to watch these incredible athletes.
A few quick notes about Regionals:
There will be limited rope climbing terrain the week leading up to Regionals for route setting. Setting starts May 7th - May 12th. Our very own Eric Mahan will be serving as Chief Route Setter for this event! Best part is, all of these meticulously crafted routes will be available for you to climb after the event! Also, now with the luxury of two locations, PeakMidlo just got a BIG reset of both rope routes and bouldering. Don't forget that your memberships are good at both locations! With over 15,000 sq ft of climbing and 5,000 sq ft of bouldering at PeakRVA, there will still be plenty of available terrain while route setting is taking place. And as always, our fitness and yoga classes are FREE for members, so this could be the perfect time to check out that class you've been meaning to dive into. Again, we hope you join us for this incredible event. We are thrilled to be able to host high caliber events at #PeakRVA!
Are you interested in volunteering at Regionals?
We have multiple volunteer spaces open for belaying (lead, top rope), iso monitors, judges, speed pullers, etc. that we could use your help with on the day of the event. Previous lead belay competition experience is preferred for that position, no prior experience is required to work the non-belaying positions. We will cover your duties day of the competition. Please go to https://bit.ly/2JQ7Oj5 to sign up. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, meal ticket for lunch, and are entered into the volunteer raffle to win either a rope or climbing shoe of your choice (from a model we carry in our retail shop). It's a great way to help support our climbing community, and a way to get up close to the action!
For more information, see the link below.
Passages Camp Kick-Offs - 4/21 & 4/22
We have two Passages Camp Kick-Offs this month for campers who are registered by Thursday, April 19.
Fat Tire Kick Off at The Carillon
Saturday, April 21 1:00-4:00pm
Bring your bike and helmet. Meet and Greet and RIDE with the 2018 Fat Tire Counselors and fellow campers. This is a Rain or Shine event so dress accordingly. Drop off/pick up is at The Carillon.
Rock and River Kick-Off at Belle Isle
Sunday, April 22 1:00-5:00pm
We will play Flour Bomb/Capture the Flag all over Belle Isle with our 2018 Passages staff and other campers. This is a Rain or Shine event so dress accordingly. Drop off/pick up is as the American Civil War Museum.
We provide everything you need to participate but do bring a water bottle and a baseball cap. Guaranteed FUN for all! Check out this throwback video from 2012 and a link to a video from last year's event. Again campers must be registered by April 19th in order to participate. If you have any questions please contact Julie Appleby - (804) 897-8283 ext. 310 - julie@peakexperiences.com.
Climb Right RVA - A FREE Event 4/7-4/8
***WEATHER UPDATE
Unfortunately, due to a rainy forecast, we are cancelling the Saturday portion of Climb Right RVA. We will still be having the party at Väsen Brewing Company from 6pm-10pm on Saturday night, so we hope to see you there. Sunday is looking clear and good to go! Thank you for your support.
When:
Saturday April 7 from 6PM-10pm @ Väsen brewing co.
Sunday April 8 from 10am-3pm @ Manchester Wall
It's that time again! As Winter thaws out and turns into Spring, we all get excited to go out and climb. To prepare for these trips, Peak Expeditions is hosting a Climb Right event at Manchester wall on Sunday, April 8th, as well as a party to kick off the event at Väsen Brewing Co. on Saturday, April 7th.
This event is FREE and classes will run every 2 hours, first come, first serve for participants. Participants should bring personal gear such as harness, shoes, and belay device. We will have top-rope climbing available for first-time climbers and gear will be provided. We hope you can join us for this fun and unique learning opportunity!
Classes running every 2 hours:
1) Intro to Outdoor Climbing - an entry level course which discusses the challenges of climbing outdoors and the environmental responsibilities. We will cover everything from what climbing outdoors looks like to LNT, and general ethics of being at the crag.
2) Sport Climbing Outdoors - this course builds on the intro course and instructs specifics of sport leading, belaying, and anchor building.
3) Minimizing Risk - this is a highly recommended course for anyone climbing outdoors or wanting to climb outdoors. The most accidents happen during transitions and descending routes. We will instruct the best ways to clean anchors and lowering or repelling routes. We strongly recommend this course to all climbers regardless of experience!
4) Climbing Movement and Strategies - this course covers techniques for moving on the rock. We will teach; warming up prior to a climb , all the different hand and foot placements, how to rest, strategies for reading a route, etc....
5) Intro to Trad Climbing - this course is an introduction to Trad gear and placements. We will discuss different types of gear and how they all work.
6) Advanced Trad - this course takes it to the next level with a strong focus on anchors and actual hands on placement of gear. We will customize the course specifically for the needs of the people attending.
7) Self Rescue - this will be the most advanced course we will be offering. We will discus theories and practice different scenarios that you might find in the mountains. We will have a Q&A at the beginning to get a solid feel for what people want/need to learn.
*Manchester Wall accessible from T.Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge or south side access.
Manchester Wall Cleanup - 3/31
When: Saturday March 31 from 9am-3pm
Grab a pair of old clothes and come out to Manchester Wall on Saturday March 31st. Peak Expeditions is partnering with the James River Park System to host a Clean Up of our local crag! So grab a friend, belay partner, or mom, and enjoy a day outside helping beautify our beloved climbing area.
Lunch will be provided by our sponsor, CAVA.
*Manchester Wall accessible from T.Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge or south side access.
Questions? Contact Pete Guyre
Almost Done! Final Hard Hat Tour of Peak RVA - 3/10
due to such high demand we are extending the tour from 3-6pm!
When: Saturday March 10 from 4-6pm
Where: Peak RVA/SCOR - 1385 Overbrook Rd.
Cost: FREE but please pre-register at universe.com/peak.
Check out the final phase of Peak RVA's construction and enjoy a beverage and some pizza on us!
Pure Roots Nutrition Workshop 2/26
When: Monday, 2/26 8-9PM FREE
Class title: Fill Your Plate to Fuel Your Climb
Description: Did you know that the food and drink you consume throughout the day can boost your energy levels or deplete them? Support sustained mental focus or contribute to a foggy brain? Can make your digestive system inflamed or smooth and predictable? Build and heal muscle faster or contribute to a stifled recovery? Come learn how to simply fill up your plate day-to-day with foods that work for you. And know this isn’t about dieting or calorie counting, but rather consistently eating wholesome foods that truly fuel you so you can focus on what really matters – climbing.
Both vegetarians and meat eaters are welcome!
About Shelly
Shelly Rose is a Nutritionist and Natural Foods Chef. She’s the owner of Pure Roots Nutrition, which is dedicated to fueling the lifestyles of outdoor adventurers and fitness enthusiasts. She teaches hands-on practical skills and the knowledge needed to cook real food, eat well, and live a life you love. She applies these concepts to her own daily life so she can spend more time backpacking, trail running, kayaking, and climbing to her heart's content.
Peak members get discounts on Pure Root's seasonal Guided Sugar Cleanses ($30 off) as well as on 1-1 consults (15% off; openings are limited). Email Shelly for details.