http://blog.rockcreek.com/ The Rock Creek Chronicle is the informational counterpart to RockCreek.com, your online source for camping, hiking, climbing, paddling, and travel. We provide an impressive collection of outdoor gear and apparel selected by experts from high-quality vendors such as Chaco, Montrail, Patagonia, Arc'Teryx, Marmot, and Salomon. At RockCreek.com, our goal is to get you on the water, trail, or rock comfortably and safely. en-us brad@rockcreek.com 2008-08-22T11:38:14-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/cumberland_trail_conference_seeking_volunteers.html The Cumberland Trail Conference is seeking volunteers to help build a bridge spanning Big Possum Creek. August 28-September 4: bridge building Big Possum Creek. During this time period, volunteers are needed to bring in lumber, rebar, concrete, and the tools... 73352@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-08-22T11:38:14-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/backpack_sale_ends_soon_save_1030_today.html 73513@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-08-08T11:33:41-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/20_off_chacos_through_august_2nd.html donate shoes, get 20% off Chacos Rock/Creek and Chaco invite you to swap your old (but clean) shoes, sport sandals or boots for a 20% discount on new Chaco Sandals. We’ll donate your old shoes to those in need... 73268@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-08-01T10:51:25-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/trail_running_article_in_chattanoogas_times_free_press.html Is trail running catching on in Chattanooga? You betcha it is! Chattanooga's local paper, The Times Free Press, seems to agree. Last week the newspaper released a great article on the trail running scene in Chattanooga. The article has some... 72948@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-07-23T14:23:22-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/chaco_and_rockcreek_partner_in_footwear_recycling_program_donations_to_support_developing_countries.html Take a step against poverty. Trade in your old but usable clean shoes for a 20% discount on a new pair of Chaco footwear. Your trade becomes a donation as Rock/Creek and Chaco will send the shoes to third-world communities... 72510@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-07-18T11:06:56-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rock_and_ice_outside_magazines_give_chattanooga_top_honors.html Psst...hey...can you keep a secret? Two of the nation's top outdoor magazines rank Chattanooga high on their top ten city lists. How high? Very high. Outside ranks Chattanooga #2 on their Ten Top 21st Century Renaissance Towns, and Rock and... 72588@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-07-16T17:04:50-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/american_podiatric_medical_association_recommends_chaco.html The staff at Rock/Creek have all been wearing Chaco sandals and Chaco flip-flops for years. We adore them. We're enamored by them. They're like Mama's mac and cheese; comfort food for our feet. There is no other universally worn brand... 72463@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-07-14T10:25:46-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_greenlife_present_a_river_conservation_night_at_the_imax_center_july_17th.html Rock/Creek and Greenlife is proud to present a special private viewing of the IMAX film, Grand Canyon Adventure 3D, River at Risk. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 17th. Proceeds from the night will benefit the Tennessee Aquarium's conservation... 72405@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-07-09T16:25:11-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_raises_money_for_access_with_chaco_z2s_marmot_driclime_jackets.html Building on three previously successful campaigns, Rock/Creek and Chaco will donate $20 to Southeastern climbing access for every pair of Limited Edition Chaco Z/2 sandals sold at any Rock/Creek store or online at www.rockcreek.com. "I've never worked with a retailer... 71883@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-06-25T16:07:36-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_and_keen_donate_4000_for_city_of_chattanooga_kayak_purchases_after_fire.html After a devastating fire that destroyed the City of Chattanooga's kayak fleet, local retailer Rock/Creek and footwear manufacturer Keen put together a matching grant for $4000 to help the City begin to rebuild their kayaking program. Sometimes the unexpected happens,... 71670@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-06-17T09:01:31-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/our_youngest_race_team_member_johanna_gartman.html Rock/Creek is proud to announce our latest Race Team member, Johanna Gartman. At only 15 years old, she is also our youngest member. Please join us in welcoming her to the team! School: Homeschool Age: 15 Current Team Affiliations: Scenic... 71609@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Events & Races 2008-06-16T11:40:10-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/media_alert_rockcreek_and_vasque_present_the_scenic_city_trail_marathon_12_marathon_benefiting_the_boonies.html 70688@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ 2008-05-19T16:49:38-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreeks_new_brand_identity_receives_first_place_in_aiga_design_competition.html Chattanooga-based brick-and-mortar and internet retailer Rock/Creek along with design firm Widgets & Stone announce victory at the 2008 American Institute of Graphic Arts TEN Show in the Brand Identity category. 69840@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-04-30T13:08:01-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/kathy_johns_joins_race_team.html 66440@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-02-05T12:44:55-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/john_anderson_joins_rockcreek_race_team.html We'd like to welcome our latest Rock/Creek Race team member, John Anderson. John is an old friend of Rock/Creek and we're happy to have him on the team. Here's his bio: Occupation: Medical Student at the University of Colorado School... 65708@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Announcements 2008-01-17T16:59:58-05:00