2015 V-day Fixed Gear Fundraiser

[climb2core]

It's happening again! But this time it is even bigger with more prizes!


2015 Red River Gorge Valentine Bolt Fund Extravaganza: The Beta

Thank you for your interest in our 3rd annual Valentine Day Fund-raiser for the Bolt Fund Campaign!!! The proceeds of this event are used to subsidize stainless steel hardware for development of new routes in the Red River Gorge. Below you should find all the information needed, but if not please send me a message!


Why are you raising money?

https://www.facebook.com/notes/rrg-fixe ... 4698753538



When is the event occurring?

Each day during the week of 2/9/15 to 2/14/15 we will be soliciting for donations and giving away prizes.


What are the prizes?

We have an incredible list of swag for this years event! Ropes, climbing shoes, hangboards, holds, outerwear/clothing, and much more!! Like and check our facebook page for details! Please make sure to check out and support our generous sponsors! We have some amazing gear up for grabs and the grand prize will be rocking!



You can see our tentative list of give-aways at:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/rrg-fixe ... 5090568499



How do I register for the give-aways?

You may register by one of two methods:

1.) We suggest that you donate $10 (2 subsidized bolts) on any day by 8pm EST during 2/09/15 to 2/14/14 and you will be automatically entered into the daily drawing for that day. IF you donate $50 by 8pm EST (10 subsidized bolts) you will automatically be entered for our grand-prize drawing on 2/14/15 AND for each of the daily drawings that remain!!! Additionally, for every $50 you donate will give you another chance of winning to increase your odds for the give away. Donate as much as you want and increase your odds of winning!



You can donate at:

http://www.redriverclimbing.com/mankbank/MankBank.htm


2.) If you wish to register for daily give-away and prefer not to donate, then you may register by emailing your name and contact information to: rrgfgei@gmail.com. You may register for the grand-prize by sending a 2000 word essay comparing and contrasting the oxidative properties of zinc-plated carbon steel to 304 grade stainless steel. You must register by 8pm each day for the daily give-aways.



When can I donate?

The grand-prize will be announced on Saturday, Feb 14th. You may donate or send contact info anytime before that to register.



When will the winners be picked?

Daily winners will be drawn at 9pm EST 2/9/15-2/14/15.


How will the winners be notified?

Winners will be notified by the contact email provided at time of donation or the email address used to register at rrgfgei@gmail.com. Additionally, we will announce your name on our facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/RrgFixedGearEthicsInitiative)


Who can participate?

Our only restriction is that you have a US address for shipping of prizes. We encourage everyone to participate!!! Please share this event with anyone that likes to climb and likes climbing gear... which is pretty much everyone!!!



Who are the event sponsors?


BlueWater Ropes
Brayackmedia
Climbtech
Drcc
DryPointe
Evolv
Getlost High Performance Outdoor Gear
Holdtopia
Petzl
Prana
Rab
Red River Rockhouse
Trango


MORE TO COME!!!

[Rx2Climb]

Are you trying to tell me that bolts cost money? huh......

[clif]

is it possible that the glory attached to having one's name attached to the FA for a climb is just compensation for the hardware required?

[climb2core]

is it possible that the glory attached to having one's name attached to the FA for a climb is just compensation for the hardware required?

3 Routes are up for FA. The developer will work with you to find and then bolt a route in your desired grade range.
If not decking off of shitty failing hardware is not considered compensation enough, there is also a bunch of swag.

Valentine Day Grand Prize

DRCC v512 Hangboard & T-shirt

Bluewater Rope

Holdtopia XXXXL Volume Hold and foot jibs

Holdtopia Chalk Bag / Chalk Ball and T-shirt

Evolv Climbing Shoes

FA a Route #1



If you don't win the Grand Prize, you are automatically entered to win one of 17+ Sweet-heart prizes!!!!


Sweet-heart Prizes:

Trango Crag Pack & Gunpowder chalk

Evolv Climbing Shoes

DRCC v512 Hangboard

DRCC v512 Hangboard

Rab Mens Strata Hoodie

Rab Women's Strata Hoodie

Holdtopia XXXXL Volume Hold, Chalk Bag, and T-shirt

Holdtopia Hangboard, Chalk Bag/Ball, and T-shirt

Holdtopia Red Hold Set & Foot jibs

Holdtopia White Hold Set #1 & foot jibs

Holdtopia White Hold Set #2 & foot jibs

Climbtech Crag Pack & T-shirt

Tenaya OASI climbing shoes

Defiant Whiskey

FA a Route #2

FA a Route #3

Day passes up for grabs at L'Escalade Fitness, Urban Krag, Chicago Athletic Climbing, and Vertical Adventures.

MORE SWAG on the way,

[Cromper]

Ooh Whiskey

[clif]

thanks for work c2c. your op mentions new routes then the link is more about maintaining old ones, all of which is good. obviously i should give some money and keep my thoughts to myself. i'm just reluctant to perpetuate a status quo that expands available routes and the hordes of new climbers and yet which doesn't bring full circle the caretakers to maintain what is established. i just think of all the work of Tackett, Blake, Terry and obviously many others put in over the years and is there a recognition of what it takes to keep it going?

[climb2core]

thanks for work c2c. your op mentions new routes then the link is more about maintaining old ones, all of which is good. obviously i should give some money and keep my thoughts to myself. i'm just reluctant to perpetuate a status quo that expands available routes and the hordes of new climbers and yet which doesn't bring full circle the caretakers to maintain what is established. i just think of all the work of Tackett, Blake, Terry and obviously many others put in over the years and is there a recognition of what it takes to keep it going?

A couple of thoughts..

1.) We are trying to reduce the need for rebolting by using stainless steel bolts on the first go round. About 2700 SS bolts have been distributed to developers for new routes for that purpose.

2.) We have been fortunate to partner with the American Safe Climbing Association and they are providing most of the materials for our rebolting needs at NO COST to us. That includes SS glue ins, glue, brushes, and nozzles. 2014 was probably one of the best years in the history of the gorge for rebolting. We do use some funds for glue, chain, etc to cover what the ASCA does not provide. And we greatly appreciate the vision of Terry, Blake, Tackett, et al and have continued to expand upon what they started.

Dustin has been keeping track of the rebolting efforts and could speak better to specifics.

So in short, the initiative is addressing both sustainable bolting solutions on all fronts.

Your (and everyone's) donation is needed for it to work on the scale needed for the Red. Anything helps,$5 does one bolt so about $50 to subsidize one route.

You can donate at:
http://www.redriverclimbing.com/mankbank/MankBank.htm

Also, please consider donating to the ASCA. They have done great things for fixed gear all over the US.
http://www.safeclimbing.org/help.htm

Thanks,

Ian

[climb2core]

BTW. Clif.. You must not have read the information in the link as it pretty much states everything I just repeated.

[Ottice Webb]

Keep on top of the classics cause you got guys who dont mind rebolting the old shit in our backyard.....

[clif]

hey c2c, yes, you are correct, i assume that anything with a facebook address is not meant for me. anyway, perhaps my 'question' could better be understood from this perspective:

Madness and Omaha are next. Just need to find someone with the skills, time, and motivation.

From: http://www.redriverclimbing.com/viewtop ... &start=150

also, as the link you refer to put it, more or less, 'subsidizing' developers for the reason that the good stuff is too expensive for them on there own seems to be encouraging people with an otherwise ambivalent regard to preservation.

none of this is to say that i don't think the rebolting part is not excellent and worth supporting.