Inaugural meeting of the Friends of Chimney Rock State Park
The CCC has been informed by Superintendent Wallace that the Friends of Chimney Rock State Park will have their very first meeting on Thursday, March 1 from 6-8 PM at the Lake Lure Town Hall. We encourage all climbers in the area to make time to attend this meeting. Thursday will be a great time for us to turn out in force and remind the park as well as the local community that we are, after all, the root cause of CRSP's existence.
The town hall facility is at 2948 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC.
Change in Park Hours at Rumbling Bald
Adrienne Wallace, the Chimney Rock State Park Superintendent, has asked us to remind everyone that beginning Nov 1, park hours will be changing at Rumbling Bald. This seasonal change is mandated their Division rules. The seasonal hours are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and will run through the end of February.
Also, Adrienne says that the rangers will begin locking the front gate at closing time. It will reopen daily at 8 AM.
CRSP Master Plan released
The Master Plan for Chimney Rock State Parks was made available for public release last night. The plan from a quick read through offers significant revisions of some of the more controversial topics concerning climbing in the region. It outlines a course of cooperation with the climbing community as well as a direction for future development and consideration of additional climbing opportunities. We appreciate the efforts of all who made their comments known and responded to help develop the perspective needed for this document. The CCC would like to extend a special thanks to Brady Robinson and Joe Sambataro of the Access Fund for support and guidance in crafting a response that provided a thoughtful response to the initial draft. The CCC also wants to thank the Park Planning staff as well as Superintendents Tom Jackson and Adrienne Wallace for their continued commitment to working with the climbing community and various other user groups to help develop this special resource in a balanced way.
The document can be found by accessing this link
CRSP Master Plan released
The Master Plan for Chimney Rock State Parks was made available for public release last night. The plan from a quick read through offers significant revsions of some of the more controversial topics concerning climbing in the region. It outlines a course of cooperation with the climbing community as well as a direction for future development and consideration of additional climbing opportunities. We appreciate the efforts of all who made their comments known and responded to help develop the perspective needed for this document. The CCC would like to extned a special thanks to Brady Robinson and Joe Sambataro of the Access Fund for support and guidance in crafting a response that provided a thoughtful response to the initial draft.
Rumbling Bald Shuttle registration
Recently, a handful of folks have asked if they could volunteer their time and vehicles to help run a shuttle at Rumbling Bald. In order to make it easier to do so, we (Brian, our websmaster) have added a new feature to the website. Brian has added a tab (that says, "Rumbling Bald Shuttle") on the side of the webpage to help inform folks of those who will be shuttling and for approximately how long.When your info is saved it will post it in this section of the website.
If you would like to volunteer, please do so by clicking this tab. It will allow you to fill out some forms that will help people connect with you.
TRC Challenge: We Did It!
Yes, thanks to the Triangle Rock Club, the Kenneth Kratz Family Foundation, and Great Outdoor Provision Co. we raised $5200 for Rumbling Bald in just over one month. Awesome!
Big thanks goes out to our donors, the 39 folks came through with $2700 in matching funds. You guys rock! Andrew, Luis, and the rest of the TRC crew, as well as Chuck, Rich, Lin, and the other GOPC folks deserve our applause, as well.
We will be drawing names for prizes later this month. So stayed tuned to see if you win.
CCC and AF Comments to the Draft Master Plan for CRSP
December 13, 2010
Max Rogers
General Management Plan Coordinator
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation
1615 MSC Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1615
RE: CAROLINA CLIMBERS’ COALITION AND THE ACCESS FUND COMMENTS TO THE DRAFT MASTER PLAN FOR CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK.
General Management Plan Coordinator:
CALL TO ACTION: Help Protect Climbing Access in Chimney Rock State Park
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources recently released a draft of the Chimney Rock State Park Master Plan for public comment until December 13. The draft plan is available online at www.greenways.com/chimneyrock_download.html.
Chimney Rock State Park includes the classic Rumbling Bald cliffline and boulderfield. In addition, the park includes or is slated to include several lesser-known, high quality cliffs such as Ghost Town, the north side of Rumbling Bald, Eagle Rock, Cloven Cliffs, and the cliffs of the Chimney Rock attraction. Some of these outlying areas have 20+ years of climbing history.
CCC State of Action for Chimney Rock State Park
Hello all CCC constituents.
We have heard your cries and have sprung into action to send a swift and decisive message to the CRSP Master Plan Managers. First, on behalf of the Board of CCC Directors we would like to thank you for all your comments and concerns regarding the Climbing Access Plan attempting to gain movement at CRSP. We have a very passionate group of climbers in the South East and your voice is largely valid in this fight. We are listening.
Help us turn $2500 into $5000 with the Triangle Rock Club Challenge
The Triangle Rock Club, in cooperation with the Kenneth Kratz Family Charitable Trust, has generously offered $2,500 in matching funds for the Rumbling Bald Boulders. Donations made as a part of the Triangle Rock Club Challenge will be matched, up to a total of $2500.
In addition, thanks to Great Outdoor Provision Co., making a donation of $10 or more -- Please consider giving more! -- enters you in a raffle for $500 in outdoor goods. Prizes include a $100 GOPC gift certificate, as well as $400 more in climbing gear.
Donations must be made through our TRC Challenge page in order to be eligible for the raffle.