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SRCFC Email Update - Volume 11, Number 8 (Issue #196) June 25, 2010 |
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Elite Climber Interview: Paige Claassen
By Calvin Landrus
 On a day in May, when I arrived at the birth-place of sport climbing in North America (and my home crag; a.k.a. Smith Rock), the word was that Jonathan Siegrist and Paige Claassen were there from Colorado. Having heard that Paige was a Christian and having exchanged a few emails with her, I was motivated to meet her in person. Arriving at their location, I found Paige cruising "Full-Heinous," a 5.12c with 30 foot run-outs. Upon reaching the ground after her send, she tells me that she loves Smith's technical, vertical, endurance routes. (During her visit, she does flash ascents of Kings of Rap (5.12d) and Darkness at Noon (5.13a) and gets a redpoint of White Wedding (5.13d).) Introductions were made and over the next couple of weeks, we had a several chances to hang out. And during that time, I had an opportunity to interview her.
What are some of your background basics? I was born in Oklahoma in 1990 and eventually ended up in Estes Park, CO. I'm very close to both of my parents, and my entire family spends a lot of time together. I have a younger brother, Sam, who is my best friend. Currently, I'm a business-marketing student at the University of Colorado in Boulder with plans to graduate in 2012. How did you get started in climbing?I was pretty bad at all other sports I'd tried, so my Dad took me to the climbing gym, hoping to find a niche for me, and it just clicked! That was 10 years ago. Read the rest at http://www.srcfc.org/climbing-fun/paige-claassen/.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Paige is going to part of the National Conference at the International Climbers Festival. |
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New Life in Christ
How God Wants to Use You - Ready or Not!
The newest Solid Rock member in the Mid-Atlantic region is an amazing lady who I have loved the privilege of getting to know. I met Ali in January when she was in my Sport Leading 1 class at Sportrock. We kept running into each other at the gym after the class was over and started climbing together, just before the big snow storms hit in February (biggest on record here in Northern Virginia). Thankfully, Ali has four-wheel-drive and lives relatively close to me, so she was kind enough to rescue me from my snow-bound house in the woods for multiple climbing gym and sledding adventures over the next few weeks. As we started spending more time together, we realized that we have a lot in common: we both LOVE climbing, dogs, the environment, hippie culture, and long to contribute to making a positive difference in the world. We both are seeking to find jobs & communities away from the city where we now live, and struggle with making connections here when we desire to move elsewhere. We also both had a really rough year in 2009.
In February, we planned to climb on a Sunday at the gym, and I asked her if she would like to join me for church beforehand....
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Christian Climber Dies
Karen Feher of Midlothian, VA died in a fall from the anchors on a climb in New River Gorge two weekends ago. It was brought to our attention when Eric Hörst posted this on Facebook last week, "Yesterday I heard about the climbing fatality at the New...but I didn't want to comment at the time. But now that I've seen this video (www.wtvr.com/news/), I must pass it on. So sad, yet Jay (the husband's) faith is so amazing and inspiring."
Ouu heart and prayers are with Jay and her two kids. Please join in praying for them. Also, we are wondering if any Solid Rockers personally know the family? We would like to deliver some resources to the family.
Finally, if you want to read what happened and learn from it you can visit: www.rockclimbing.com and http://www.petzl.com/us/node/9886. |
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Sign-up Deadline for 2010 National Conference is July 5th
 As is our tradition, our "even" year National Conference will be held in the Rocky Mountain Region in 2010. The National will be at/alongside the 17th Annual International Climbers' Festival in Lander, Wyoming, July 7-11 ( http://climbersfestival.org/.).
SRCFC has been asked to feed 250 folks at the event on Saturday afternoon/early evening. Board member, Steve Hughes, will be sharing on how to have a God talk. Climbing, worship and hanging out with climbers...doesn't get better than that.
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Help Bring the Good News to Climbers with Your Giving!
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National Conference
with International Climbers Festival, Lander, WY
September 17-19
October 8-10
Rocktoberfest
SRCFC is participating as a Sponsor
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Announcements
Looking for an On-the-Road Missionary Partner
"On The Road" Missionaries normally go out in teams of two. They serve by traveling to various climbing areas then reaching out to climbers through relationships and events. Also, connecting with Solid Rockers in the area they are serving in will be done. Travis Weil is looking for a partner to hit the road. If you are interested in learning more visit Short-Term-Options and send an email to info@srcfc.org. 13th Annual Prayer Peaks
13th Annual "Prayer Peaks," happening on July 3, 2010, is a unique national day of prayer from mountain peaks nationwide (and even internationally). Please join others in as they intercede for our nation. Learn more at www.prayerpeaks.org.
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This section allows us to give extra news about our community and/or to give members the opportunity to spread the word about something that is not directly related to SRCFC's mission - items like things for sale, job announcements, etc. Please email info@srcfc.org with your announcements. Click here to learn more.
1. Mexico Chapter Leader Looking for Climbers to Serve at Camp in Mexico
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Editor of Updates
Calvin Landrus
SRCFC Director
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If you would like to support the mission of Solid Rock with your financial resources, please send your donation to: SRCFC National Office, PO BOX 9831, Bend, OR 97708-9831. Visit Donate or Order for a response form to mail or email, and info on how to pay with check, credit card or PayPal. Solid Rock - Climbers for Christ is a California tax exempt, religious, non-profit corporation organized in accordance with IRS Sec. 501(c) (3). All donations in excess of the fair market of the goods and services you received (if any) are deductible.
WARNING!!!!!
Activities described and depicted within this update carry a significant risk of personal injury or death. Rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and all other outdoor activities are dangerous. Solid Rock/Climbers for Christ does not recommend that anyone participate in these activities unless he or she understands the risks involved, is an expert, has qualified professional instruction, and is willing to personally assume all responsibility associated with those risks. |
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