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I wish we could open the BBQ again. Just not enough volume in the area now. If the volume does pick up, we will consider opening again.

Mark

Torrent Falls Climbing Adventure will be opening March 1st, 2009. Will be hiring part-time and full time employees. Jobs include: Conducting Boy Scout Climbing Merit Badge, Guided Climbing & Rappelling, Training and Rescue for the Via Ferrata, Trail Maintenance, Bolting and setting routes, etc. ...

I was not going to comment, but since My name was brought up I could not resist. I did not close Torrent due to money from climbers. Let's get that straight. I did not close climbing due to dogs alone. It was closed due to lack of respect for a few common sense rules. It was unfortunate that we even...

We are currently seeking 1 full time guide. We also need up to 2 - 3 part time employees. Please see Kathy or Nicole at the Climbing Adventure/BBQ.

As in the closure of Torrent, this is a respect issue. The land owner may or may not be a climber, but if they open the property to climbers or anyone else....... respect the rules. Unfortunately it is not a dog problem. The dog did not drive to the crag and create the problems. It is the nature of ...

Matt and Amy, Our hearts and prayers go out to both of you. We will help in any way we can. The community will help you get back up on your feet again soon. Stay strong and realize you have many friends. We are sorry for the loss of River. We are so happy that Amy was able to get out. If you need a ...

One other maintenance issue that we use at the Via Ferrata Glue ins. Each fall, I apply a concrete caulk to exposed surfaces around the glue-ins. This will keep most of the rain water away from entering any opening left from the application process and just general maintenance. It is possible water ...

Sorry, I did not proof my comment. We implemented a leash law and it worked for a month at best. Then that rule was abused. Dog owners would let their dogs loose as soon as they were out of our line of site. Many times it was ignored completely. That is when we implemented the "No Dog" rule.

As a landowner who opened their property to climbers. Here are a few oberservations. Climber visitation has increased dramatically over the past 8 years. Therefore the impact on land and resources has increased. With the increase in visitation. rules had to be established at Torrent. It is unfornuta...

Sounds familiar Rick & Liz, I know this is not your first postig on this issue. I put up signs for no dogs past the BBQ tent this weekend. This is based on a Health Department Request. Sure enough, I drive up, a family is sitting there, directly beneath a brand new sign stating "Please No D...