Registration is now open at http://rrgcc.org/register/ for the RRGCC’s 9th Annual Rocktoberfest presented by Keen, Petzl, and The North Face. The event is happening on October 9, 10, & 11, 2009 at the Natural Bridge Cabin Company Campground in Slade, Kentucky. Camping and parking is included in the registration cost. The first 200 people to register will receive loaded schwag bags. It will be an action packed weekend with climbing films from DPM and a DJ on Friday night; the Reel Rock Film Tour, emcee Timmy O’ Neill and music Saturday night; then a pancake breakfast and pro athlete led clinics on Sunday. Emily Harrington, Katie Brown, and Sonnie Trotter are among the athletes scheduled to participate. Also on Saturday there will be two comps, the Clip N’ Go outdoor comp during the day and a Dyno comp in the evening. Our media sponsors Deadpoint Magazine and Rock and Ice will be on hand to cover the shenanigans. See y’all soon climbin’ that right purty Kentucky sandstone!

Here ar some details on the clinics that are on SUNDAY from 10-2 and cost $30. These clinics WILL fill up quickly:

Elite Training: Are you stuck at 5.11 or 5.12 and looking to push it to the next level? Get training tips and techniques for elite-level climbing. Taught by Mike Doyle

Climb Like A Girl: Technique, tricks for weaklings, body position to help you cheat gravity, footwork, physical comprehension of the importance of balance and being relaxed. This is a must clinic for all the Neanderthal men out there. Taught by Audrey Sniezek

Intermediate Sport & Redpointing: Climbing is a never ending progression for each person. This clinic will explain the methods used to send a project. Areas covered will be: picking your project, setting goals on your project, how to stay psyched and follow through with your project. Taught by Emily Harrington

Intro to Trad Climbing: You will learn gear placement, how to rack, gear selection, tricks for resting, and movement. Taught by Katie Brown

Multipitch Efficiency: This is your chance to learn Muti-pitch systems with a focus on options for equipment, route finding, reading topos, belaying, safety, speed and rope management. Taught by Sonnie Trotter

Warrior's Way: Learn how to work with your body in movement, overcome your fears, trust your gear, and keep a cool head.. all in an afternoon. Taught by Arno Ilgner

Can't wait, see ya there!

Bumpity Bump Bump!

Rocktoberfest is this Friday, but online registration is still open! (Or you can just register at the event)

Should be a great time, I'll be there with bourbon and bells on! (well, maybe not bells...)

A final shameless plug-

Rocktoberfest starts tomorrow for all those who still need something to do this weekend! Help the Red River Gorge Climber's Coalition pay our mortgage on the PMRP, one of the largest (and finest) climber-owned land acquisitions in the U.S.!

Online registration is now closed, but you can still register onsite.

As an added bonus, we've been getting some promotion from the Powell County Tourism Commission:

http://www.rockclimbing.com/videos/Misc/Rocktoberfest_Ad_124>>>>>

Thanks for the video nicely done!