Community News
Here you will find updates from some outstanding local organizations. While Footsloggers is not writing this content, we are grateful for the work being done by these organizations and we encourage you to take the time to read some articles, as well as post your comments. If you would like more information, contact the organizations directly using the contact information found in the articles or on their websites.
SWOOSH! CRASH!
Sep 2nd, 2010: Nike Rolls Out a New pro-MTR Ad, and WVU Ignores Their Own Data. This morning Jeff Biggers brings our attention to a shameful new mountaintop removal ad from Nike, in support of their design for the 2010...
LET'S CLEAN OUR NEW RIVER IN WV!
Aug 13th, 2010: National Committee for the New River will be hosting a clean-up of the New River in Hinton this Saturday, August 14, from 8AM until noon.
Climbing mags and Kelley guide to benefit the Rumbling Bald Boulders Fund
Aug 9th, 2010: Bill Webster is selling all his old climbing magazines and all the proceeds will be going to the Rumbling Bald Boulders Fund! They are in several lots plus an unused 3rd edition of the Thomas Kelley Climbers...
Pancakes in the Park August 6th
Aug 6th, 2010: Don't miss the last Pancakes in the Park of the summer! Mountain Alliance will be back at the Watauga County Farmer's Market this Saturday August 6th serving breakfast for only $6.
National Committee for the New River Awards Supporters
Aug 4th, 2010: In spite of day-long pouring rain, nearly one hundred supporters of the National Committee for the New River (NCNR) gathered on Saturday, July 31, for this year’s annual meeting celebration.
Annual Meeting 2010
Jul 21st, 2010: Don’t forget the Annual Meeting on July 31st at the River Ridge Cattle Company on 2456 Gold Hill Road, Independence. 1-4:00 p.m. Food until 3:00.
"Headwaters"
Jul 21st, 2010: If you live in Ashe County, or plan to be here this week, join Pat Beaver from Appalachian State University’s Center for Appalachian Studies at her talk “Headwaters.”
River Clean-Ups!
Jul 21st, 2010: Inside are upcoming River Clean-Up dates! For more information call Courtney Wait at 336-982-6267 or email her at courtney@ncnr.org.
The 2010 Expedition Is Almost Here!
Jul 21st, 2010: The New River 2010 Expedition is only days away. Please check this schedule out carefully if you are planning on joining us – we’ve made some changes already in the first week! Please remember that...
CORE Premier at Climb Max helps to raise money for CCC
Jul 19th, 2010: Friday evening 35 people came together to help support the CCC's efforts by attending a premier of Chuck Frybergers newest film CORE. The door proceeds and the raffle items helped us to raise $330.00 for...
