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November 2007
CRAG-VT Newsletter vol. 5 - no. 1 (PDF)
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CRAG-VT Membership 2008!

We truly live in a golden age of Vermont climbing! In the seventeen years I've been climbing Vermont's schist, limestone and granite, I can't remember a season with more excitement, accomplishment and focus on our state's rock, boulders and ice. More and more, climbers are realizing the potential of the amazing climbs Vermont has to offer. With 5.14, V11, and M10 going up in 2007, it's inspiring to see the vision of new generations of Vermonters emerging. We can only speculate about the awesome adventures that are yet to come!
—Travis Peckham, President

Join CRAG-VT for 2008 and support Vermont's crags, plus get many other benefits including discounts at Climb High, EMS and Outdoor Gear Exchange and Petra Cliffs!

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January Meeting rescheduled

Due to the New Year's Day holiday, our January meeting will be held on January 8, 2008.

New CRAG RAG published

Inside CRAG-VT's November 2007 Newsletter...

  • Boulderbash Rocks the Notch!
  • NEVCA Update
  • Vermont Rock and Ice: An upcoming article?
  • The Choss Pile: Bolton, Marshfield, Deer Leap and Smuggs
  • Local Faces: Jen Lloyd
  • Smuggler's Construction

So check out the new CRAG RAG (PDF, 500kb)!

CRAG-VT November Meeting: Get On Board!

November 6, 6:30 PM
at Petra Cliffs in Burlington, Vermont

Are you passionate about climbing in Vermont? Do you have a desire to help the local scene? Do you want to get involved? CRAG-VT needs new energy and talent—boulderers, rock climbers and ice climbers to serve on the board of directors. CRAG-VT relies solely on the efforts of volunteers and is in need of your help to grow and continue the success of the organization. We focus on access issues, stewardship, education and membership. If you're exited about contributing in any or all of these areas, please contact us. The commitment is low, but the rewards are high!

Join us at Petra Cliffs on November 6 at 6:30 PM to find out more!

Climbing in VermontNew Petra Cliffs Discounts for Members

Mike Anderson of Petra Cliffs has very generously agreed to support CRAG-VT by offering amazing Petracliffs deals for CRAG-VT members. These benefits are in addition to the great discounts you can get at EMS, Climb High and Outdoor Gear Exchange. Petra Cliffs now offers the following to CRAG-VT members:

  • 20% off memberships of 3 months or longer!
  • $5 bouldering on Fridays!
  • 1st Monday of the month, CRAG-VT members bring a friend for free!

Please note that Petra Cliffs membership discounts are for full-price passes and cannot be combined with other promotions including Electronic Funds Transfer discounts.

Get the details on membership benefits, becoming a member, or renewing your membership.

Again—many thanks to Petra Cliffs for their ongoing support and these awesome benefits!

Monthly Meeting Schedule

CRAG-VT meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Camel’s Hump Middle School in Richmond from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

The January 2008 meeting has been moved to January 8.

Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings. Please call Travis at 802-899-3455 to confirm.

Join CRAG-VT (or renew) today!

As yet another fantastic rock climbing and bouldering season draws to a close; cool weather begins to possess the minds of local ice climbers. As I write this, many are most certainly out looking for early lines—which undoubtedly have less ice on them than the windshield of my car. I couldn’t be more delighted. The northeast has many adventures still left unlived and I’m continually inspired by the passion of the climbers and boulderers in our community who discover new adventures every season.

As in years past, CRAG-VT continues to receive the generous support of local outdoor retailers. This year we are pleased to announce that CRAG-VT members now receive amazing discounts at local stores!

We fully appreciate your support of CRAG-VT. Thank you for valuing the protection of Vermont ’s climbing resources and for making an investment in Vermont ’s climbing future!

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