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/vote_the_environment_video_from_patagonia.html Vote the environment this Fall. Video from Patagonia.... 73475@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Trail Work, Access & Environment 2008-08-07T14:44:53-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/ruling_goes_against_commercial_removal_of_rock_from_state_park.html Chalk one up for the good guys! Late last week the Tennessee Court of Appeals struck down a decision by a lower court that would continue to allow a unobstructed access to minerals on lands owned by the State. This... 73350@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Trail Work, Access & Environment 2008-08-04T10:46:35-05:00 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/antiquated_mining_laws_need_reform_contact_sen_corker_today.html Please contact Sen. Corker and ask him to support modernization of the 1872 Mining Law. A lot happens in 136 years. Since then Edison won the first patent on the light bulb, Ford set up his industry changing assembly line,... 72374@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Trail Work, Access & Environment 2008-07-28T16:59:13-05:00 http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/vacation_local_loco.html Gas prices are up, atmospheric carbon is mounting, schedules are tight and budgets are tighter. Add in the fact that airport security is a pain and that now you have to pay to check your bags, its no wonder... 72223@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Trail Work, Access & Environment 2008-07-24T16:01:30-05:00 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/calling_all_boulderers_help_open_bouldering_at_cloudland_canyon.html This article was originally posted on SCC's discussion board. Reposted here with permission from Brad McCloud, SCC Board Member and Treasurer There is an opportunity to possibly open climbing and bouldering at Cloudland Canyon near Lafayette, in northwest GA. Cloudland... 72466@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Trail Work, Access & Environment 2008-07-21T11:15:01-05:00 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/florida_native_completes_3day_circuit_at_2008_stage_race_participant_entry.html Capt. Scott Griffith sent us this narrative after running all three stages of the 2008 Rock/Creek Mountains Stage Race. Enjoy and if you have a story that you would like to submit send it to media@rockcreek.com Maybe I should have... 72676@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Events & Races 2008-07-15T14:47:33-05:00 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/limited_edition_chaco_z2_benefits_climbing_access.html Limited Edition Chaco Z/2 Sandals Now Available! $20 of each purchase goes to help secure access to climbing areas in the Southeast. To date, over $20,000 has been raised, including $10,000 from last year’s program. This year’s Chacos are available... 72179@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Sales & Promotions 2008-07-07T15:37:41-05:00 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/rockcreek_patagonia_announce_3100_grant_for_lula_lake_land_trust.html 71151@http://blog.rockcreek.com/ Trail Work, Access & Environment 2008-06-03T12:28:57-05:00