Rocktoberfest
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Rocktoberfest is an annual event held by the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition
Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition
The Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition is an advocacy group for rock climbers in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Through relationships with local stakeholders and climbers from all over the world, the RRGCC has worked hard to maintain sustainable access throughout one of the world's top climbing...

located in the Red River Gorge
Red River Gorge
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. Geologically, it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment.Much of the Gorge is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest and has been subsequently reserved as the Red River Gorge Geological Area, an area of around...

. This event is a place for climbers to come together to share their enthusiasm for rock climbing
Rock climbing
Rock climbing also lightly called 'The Gravity Game', is a sport in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route without falling...

 as well as raise money for the RRGCC's annual mortgage payment towards the Pendergrass-Murray Recreation Preserve http://rrgcc.org/rrgcc-info/pmrp. It is held in October, hence the name "Rocktoberfest". It typically lasts three days, during which many events are held that include exclusive films, climbing clinics, live music, and various competitions. Rocktoberfest 2010 will take place from October 8-10 in the Red River Gorge
Red River Gorge
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. Geologically, it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment.Much of the Gorge is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest and has been subsequently reserved as the Red River Gorge Geological Area, an area of around...

. Information and updates are posted on rrgcc.orghttp://rrgcc.org and rocktoberfest2010.comhttp://rockotberfest2010.com.

Events

  • Clinics held for climbers to hone their skills and learn from professionals.
  • Yoga
    Yoga
    Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...

     sessions in the morning for climbers.
  • The Reel Rock Tour
    Reel Rock Tour
    The Reel Rock tour is a film tour is organized annually, and features films about rock climbing, ice climbing, bouldering, and other outdoor, adventurous mountain sports. The goal of the film tour is to bring these movies to audiences around the globe...

     is Saturday night.
  • Bouldering
    Bouldering
    Bouldering is a style of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and normally limited to very short climbs over a crash pad so that a fall will not result in serious injury. It is typically practiced on large natural boulders or artificial boulders in gyms and outdoor urban areas...

     and roped climbing competitions are held.
  • Food is provided as well and parties at night.

Accommodations

The link beside the name gives more information about the specific area.

External links

Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition - Rocktoberfest http://rrgcc.org/?s=rocktoberfest
Rocktoberfest 2010 http://rocktoberfest2010.com
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