New river climbing school is dedicated to providing you with the absolute best new river gorge rock climbing experience. Much of the river s course through west virginia is designated as the new river gorge national river, and the new river is one of the nations american heritage rivers. The park and surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history, with an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. Explore the gorge all inclusive style action package. A photographic documentation of a 10 day rock climbing trip with mercersburg outdoor education to. New river gorge west virginia 2020 all you need to know. Within the 63,000 acres of new river gorge national river are over 1,400 established rock climbs. Nestled in the heart of west virginia, adventures on the gorge has combined a premier location, industry expertise, and a deep enthusiasm for adventure to create a vacation experience unlike any other. Despite the name, the new river is thought to be among the oldest rivers in the world.
One for the nrg proper and the other includes the meadow and summersville lake crags. There are a number of outfitters that offer guided climbing at the new river. Aug 17, 2016 film from 1997 showcasing some of the best rock climbs in the new river gorge at the time. Climbing at new river gorge new river gorge national river.
Nice amenities, including private hot tub, wood burning fireplace, and front porch with porch swing. New river gorge and summersville lake rock climbers guidebook. Rock climbs in west virginia s new river gorge thompson, rick on. Explore the new river gorge by raft and on foot with a day of whitewater rafting followed by hiking on day two. The new has become one of the most popular climbing areas in the country. Rock climbers guidebook for the new river gorge and summersville lake, west virginia. Mar 16, 2010 west virginia the new river region is one of america s best and biggest rock climbing areas.
Several hours to the south, the town is built around a natural wonder. West virginia has become the zip line capital of america, and with two separate zip tours, plus unique adventures like bridge walk and timbertrek adventure park, adventures on the gorge is the aerial fun capital of west virginia. So plunge into this vast area of climbing with this book in hand to help you explore. In 20, the national park service listed the new river gorge bridge in the national register of historic places as a significant historic resource. The greater new river gorge region is one of the easts largest, most diverse, and highest quality climbing areas. He started climbing at age and by 1981 was regularly cranking 5. Established in 1978, the npsprotected area stretches for 53 miles 85 km from just downstream of hinton to hawks nest state park near ansted. Bouldering is becoming very popular in the gorge with many problems in the new river dries area. From the granite peaks of old rag mountain to the miles of glowing nuttall sandstone in the new river gorge, the states of virginia, west virginia, and maryland offer exciting and. Heres a new river gorge river map, highlighting access routes to the new river and labeling named rapids. The definitive guidebook for the region is mike williams new river gorge rock climbs. These books are available for preorder and will be available in late november to ship out to you. There are now two books for the newest release of mike williams awesome guidebooks. Coal remains one of west virginia s primary economic drivers, but its the states mining past that haunts the new river gorge national river area.
Sep 18, 20 dig a little deeper and discover the lesserknown side of the new river gorges past. The resource for climbing at the new in the heart of west virginia. Shown here are some photos of the steep classics like apollo reed, the pod, tobacco road and more at the summersville lake area. New river gorge national river national park foundation. Located in the appalachian mountains of west virginia, the new river gorge bridge is the recognized symbol of west virginia, and one of the most photographed landmarks in the state. New river gorge trail guide hiking and biking in the new river gorge a trail users guide best easy day hikes. Climbing the new river gorge by ryan smith blurb books. West virginias new river gorge is full of wild and wonderful. Film from 1997 showcasing some of the best rock climbs in the new river gorge at the time. The bridge was chosen to represent the state on the commemorative quarter released by the u. This space is also home to homebound books, a book nook that sells used editions tailored to local consumption.
Uncover hidden history in the new river gorge, wv new river. West virginia out there west virginia, a guide to backcountry travel and adventure west virginia hiking trails, hiking the mountain state hiking west virginia 50. This color book documents more than 2400 routes and for the first time in. West virginias new river gorge is full of wild and. Whether you are a veteran nrg climber, or planning your first trip to. New river gorge national river conserves over 70,000 acres of land along the new river between the towns of hinton and fayetteville. Now shipping the brand new 3rd edition of new river gorge vol 1.
Uncover hidden history in the new river gorge, wv new. The erosive power of the ancient new river and the resistance of sandstone strata have combined near fayetteville, west virginia, to create the new river gorge, one of the most dramatic landscapes in west virginia and the namesake of the new river gorge national river. Mondaythursday 9am6pm, friday 9am8pm saturday 8am8pm, sunday 8am7pm. Rock climbing virginia, west virginia, and maryland, 2nd. An outdoor playground with unmatched whitewater, climbing, and natural beauty. A 53mile stretch on the river that is set aside as a national park. Dig a little deeper and discover the lesserknown side of the new river gorges past. The remnants of more than 50 industrialera ghost towns can be found tucked under years of overgrowth within the canyon rim, accessible by hiking and mountainbiking trails maintained by the. Whether you are a veteran nrg climber, or planning your first trip to west virginia, the rock climbing. Find climbing the new river gorge by ryan smith at blurb books. Ride some of the best whitewater on the east coast. The base takeaway here is that there is a reason for the new river gorge bridges prominence as an adventure destination in west virginia. The new river gorge of west virginia is one of the most dramatic canyons in the east.
Rock climbing routes in new river gorge region, roped. The area is a mix of rugged and welcoming, which makes for a. Excellent sport climbing, bouldering, single and multipitch trad climbing can be found in the mountain state. We specialize in instruction for beginners through advanced climbers. Jun 04, 20 eric helped develop the new river gorge in west virginia in the 1980s and 1990s into a premier worldclass climbing area. The new river gorge is known as the best east coast climbing destination for a reason. We enjoyed the fireplace, the hot tub, and the proximity to new river gorge. Books outdoor recreation center west virginia university.
Is this one of the best places or activities to watch the sunset. Its a collection of several, most within the boundaries of the new river gorge national river, part of the national parks system. An outdoor playground with unmatched whitewater, climbing, and. Climbing at new river gorge new river gorge national. Water stone outdoors has been selling quality outdoor gear in fayetteville, west virginia 362 days a. West virginias smalltown revival the new york times. For important health and safety updates click here around every bend of the river or curve in a trail, theres a new adventure waiting. Clipping bolts can seem pretty basic, you just clip and go. Water stone outdoors has been selling quality outdoor gear in fayetteville, west virginia 362 days a year for over 20 years. There are more than 1,500 established climbing routes in the area. All of these entail, at most, a halfhour drive from fayetteville, wv which is considered the epicenter of the region. The new river gorge of west virginia is one of the most dramatic canyons in the. The variety of routes is unparalleled with everything from traditionally protected splitter cracks and technical face climbs to overhanging sport routes. With over 3,000 established climbing routes in the new river gorge region there is something for.
West virginia the new river region is one of america s best and biggest rock climbing areas. Sep 05, 2006 the greater new river gorge region is one of the easts largest, most diverse, and highest quality climbing areas. Climbing in the new river gorge, the new river gorge. Hundreds of thousands of visitors annually travel to visit the gorge. Its only a few hours from the red river gorge, but the sandstone at the new river gorge feels completely different. New river gorge diy outdoors west virginia university. New river convention and visitors bureau right off rt. New river gorge bridge new river gorge national river u. The new river gorge national river encompasses a 53mile corridor of scenic waterway through west virginias appalachian mountains and is. Eric helped develop the new river gorge in west virginia in the 1980s and 1990s into a premier worldclass climbing area. That might be surprising to anyone who hasnt visited this adventure playground near the cool mountain town of fayetteville. The rock is nuttall sandstone, and the area boasts thousands of sport and trad lines, as well as hundreds of newly established boulders. Its famous for its whitewater rafting, the basejumping extravaganza of bridge day, and, of course, its worldclass rock climbing. New river gorge outdoor and climbing gear twenty years and going strong.
Home to some of the worlds best whitewater, soaring cliffs for rock climbing and an annual base jumping festival, the new river gorge in west virginia is literally the jumping off point for extreme sports. Fully updated 3rd edition of the new river gorge vol 1 has over 1900 routes in the main. The new river gorge bridge is one of the most photographed places in west virginia. Although the new river gorge refers to a smaller area, including endless wall, bubba city, kaymoor, and a few other crags, the meadow river gorge and summersville lake areas are only a few miles away. Rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, and camping are highly popular activities. New river gorge west virginia travel and vacation planning. Photos by pablo durana the new is one of the premier climbing destinations on the east coast with thousands of good sandstone pitches from steep sport climbs to splitter crack routes. The 10 best things to do near new river gorge, west virginia. Hidden history weekend spans across west virginia, bringing together 3 historical organizations and 5 state parks to explore and share state history, sept. The cliffs at new river gorge are made up of a very hard sandstone, and range from 30 to 120 feet in height.
Rivermen west virginia white water rafting, family. New river gorge west virginia 2020 all you need to. Rock climbing virginia, west virginia, and maryland state. Rivermen is proud to be part of adventures on the gorge, americas premier adventure vacation resort offering whitewater rafting on west virginia s new river gorge and gauley river, canopy tours and zip lines, weddings, cabins, camping, fine and casual dining and vacation packages. But if west virginia were a person, it would be the cool. There are the nrg itself, the meadow river gorge and the gauley river gorge, which includes summersville lake. Well located cabin for exploring the new river gorge area. Books about the new river gorge rock climbing guides. Rivermen is proud to be part of adventures on the gorge, americas premier adventure vacation resort offering whitewater rafting on west virginias new river gorge and gauley river, canopy tours and zip lines, weddings, cabins, camping, fine and casual dining and vacation packages. The stunning views and miles of continuous climbing are all courtesy of the new river, which millennia ago carved out a 1,000footdeep gorge near fayetteville, west virginia.
This is a new river gorge climbing map 200 kb, showing the points of interest to rock climbers in the bridge area around the canyon rim visitor center. The new river gorge national river is a unit of the united states national park service designed to protect and maintain the new river gorge in southern west virginia. While the routes are equally demanding, there is a steep learning curve, and climbers fresh off a sending spree at the red frequently get shut down as they adjust. Classic rock climbs of the new river gorge, wv full movie. Ergo, all the rules of climbing in national parks apply, from dogs on leashes and wilderness camping to permits for bolting. Guide to rock climbing west virginias new river gorge. Design an action packed weekend discovering and exploring the new river gorge with the whole family. The best sport climbs of the new river gorge featuring the cirque. Around every bend of the river or curve in a trail, theres a new adventure waiting. The new river gorge climbing guide volume 1 covers the new river gorge proper. The new river gorge national river encompasses a 53mile corridor of scenic waterway through west virginias appalachian mountains and is home to one of. Take in scenic vistas from the end of a hike through the woods. A large portion of the events are concentrated in the new river gorge.
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