This weekend I had the opportunity to take part in a very cool event at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Dynamic Earth, the outdoor store from Springfield Mo was hosting their annual Rocktrip. For a small fee participants got entry to HCR, camping for the weekend, guided climbing, dinner, beer, and a stainless steel pint glass. I was there to help out and represent the Arkansas Climbers Coalition, the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and Leave No Trace.
After a chilly start to the morning, and donuts and coffee provided by St. George's barbecue, the climbers headed out to enjoy a day on the rocks with perfect weather. It was a good day off climbing seeing old and new friends having a good time. But the real magic happened later.
The kegs were tapped late in the day as St. George's BBQ went to work on the dinner. Climber rolled back to the pavilion and lined up for beer then opened their wallets for the ARCC raffle.
By the end of the night, almost everyone went home with something from the raffle, and the ARCC had gathered more than $1500 in support of our efforts. This is cash from climbers that will go right back into the rocks that they love to climb. A huge thanks to Matt Lyons and the staff at a Dynamic Earth for putting together such a great event and raising so much money for the ARCC. I can't wait for next year!
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