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Test-Drive Our New Website and You Could Win $50

 

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Hold on to your hats folks, Peak Experiences has a new website! Just when ours was about to become retro-chic, we scrapped the entire thing for a sweet new ride!

 

http://www.PeakExperiences.com

 

We would love your feedback. Take the survey on the home page and you're automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 VISA Cash Card!  

 

Thank you Kenmont Design Group 

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 for our sparkling new site!

Free LaSportiva Shoes 

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Begin, renew or extend a 12-month Membership before September 15 and you can choose a FREE pair of LaSportiva climbing shoes!

 

Pro Team Try Outs 

 

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If you LOVE rock climbing and want to make it your sport, we invite you to try out for our Pro Team! This 1-day event, open to all levels of climbers, is your opportunity to show our coaches what you've got.

 

WHEN:         Wed, Sep 7 ~ 5:30-8:30pm

WHO:           Ages 10-18 with a  

                      Completed Purple Card or

  Peak belay certification.

WHERE:        Peak Experiences

RSVP:            Email us your intent by September 6 to Team

Climbing Team

 

We're excited to announce Andy Cutler as our new Climbing Team Coach! Andy, 22, started climbing in 2006 and has a B.S. from Radford University in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education with a Sports Medicine Concentration. Andy Cutler-0911

 

A note from Andy:

"With the fall bouldering season just around the corner, we will be shifting our focus towards power endurance. Although we will continue to climb on routes (roped climbs), we will also spend time in the bouldering cave. There we will practice shorter, more powerful climbs, rather than sustained endurance climbing. The cave is also a great place for climbing workouts as well as sport-specific training (hangboard, campus board, etc.!)"

 

Flash mob Bouldering:

 

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HannahJunior Team

  

Hannah Gormanlove is our new Head Coach for Junior Team. A senior at VCU, Hannah's studying Creative Advertising and Sociology. As Site Director of Passage's Base Camp, she loved working with kids. Prior to Passages, she worked as a Special Visitor for Hanover Parks and Recreation, traveling to all of their locations teaching the kids Zumba and Origami. Hannah also started Kid Create, an arts and crafts camp in Hanover. As the eldest of four girls, she strives to be a good role model and mentor. She wants to bring high energy and lots of laughter to Junior Team, while creating a sense of community for like minded kids. Please join us in welcoming Hannah.

 

Click here for details and a free Junior Team Pass!

Gear You Need For School ;)

  

It's our annual gear blow-out sale! Visit the gear shop in September to take advantage of these specials:                                   

 

  1. Select Shoes 25-75% off
  2. Evolv Kaos II and K-Lace 20% off
  3. Black Diamond Momentum and Primrose 20% off
  4. LaSportiva Tarantula 20% off
  5. Chacos 30% off
  6. All Chalk and Chalk Bags: Buy one Get one ½ off
  7. Back To SchoolAll Black Diamond Belay Devices 15% off
  8. All Guidebooks 15% off
  9. Select DVDs $5
  10. Select Books $2
  11. Petzl Belay/Rappel Gloves 40% off
  12. Peak Super Hoodies 50% off
  13. Manchester Shorties 10% off

Gear Questions? Email Dave, our gear guru!

Evolv Shaman ShoeEvolv Shoe Demo 

 

 

When:            Monday, September 12 ~ 3-8pm 

More:             Try 'em out and stink 'em up for free! 

Cool Clips

 

Play Boating at The New River Gorge 3:00

Passages Adventure Camp's Jude Abney, Max Baron, Corinne Red HoldBowers, Custis Coleman, Selina Horsely, James Kitches, Josh Raine and Michael Stratton tear it up during River Week!

 

 

Amateur Rock Climber Completes 7.5' Dyno 1:08

Kyle Owen (non professional) completes an impressive 7.5' Green Holdcampus dyno problem at his home bouldering gym. Pretty cool! 

 

 

Chris Sharma Climbs Local Crags 6:26

Chris Sharma takes a trip to the east coast, where he climbs at Blue Holdour regional crags: The New River Gorge and Red River Gorge. Chris sends classics such as Lucifer (5.14c) and onsights Proper

                Soul (5.14a), a NRG route that Andrew Palmer (Peak Pro Team

                Coach) was able to successfully complete earlier this year.

 

ABS Competition Oct 22 

 

Peak Experiences is hosting a ABS bouldering competition October 22. Prizes will be awarded from our good friends at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports! Tune in to our Facebook page for upcoming registration and event details.

 

When:             Saturday, October 22 ~ 10am 

More:              Registration will be announced on Facebook
Volunteers:    Always appreciated! Email Jay to sign-up and get details.

 
900 Kids + 12 Weeks of Summer + 160 Staff = A Blast!

 

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Just voted "Coolest Summer Camp for Teens" by Richmond Magazine's Readers! 

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New Members, You Made Our News 

 

Welcome Matt Adams, Everett Aiken, Joe Balata, Justin Bennett, Matthew Borysewicz, Gina Card, Evan Conley, Benjamin Cooper, Allison Fegler, Elizabeth Garman, Phinizy Generelly, Alex Goldman, Justin Goldman, Gabrielle Kemp, Stephan Lemieux, Ryan Lownes, Jack Pickerill, Cameron Ruh, Connie Shupe, Susannah Taylor, Noelle Valerie, Ashley Wilda, Jennifer Klein, Marek Bazala, Joshua Cass, Jesse Daniels, Catherine Dent, Liza Dent, Liza Gray, Charlotte Hawkins, Laura Major, Eric North, Jeff Scarano and Christina Veney.