Dave Everson / Tomek Cyrus / Mariusz Fus Travel Issues Boeing jets were grounded after the Egypt crash, and major snowstorms from North Dakota down through Colorado caused 600 Denver flights to be cancelled. That meant we drive. After the first 12 hours, we hit a wall. Google Maps took us north, a bit out […]
Hound Ears Bouldering Competition in photos
On October 6, over 200 climbers got together to climb at Hound Ears Club near Banner Elk, NC. These photos tell their stories.
Uncle Dan’s Outfitters Set to Purchase Rock Creek Outfitters
Uncle Dan’s is a subsidiary of Camping World (NYSE: CWH) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 19, 2018) — Rock/Creek Outfitters Inc. today announced that the company has been purchased by Uncle Dan’s Outfitters, a subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH). An independent specialty outdoor retailer, Rock/Creek provides outdoor gear from top brands for sports including […]
Rock/Creek Insider’s Guide – Ski Gear for 2017
Top Ski Gear Picks for 2017 from Rock/Creek’s Ski Shop gear guides If you’re headed out of Chattanooga for a ski trip, Rock/Creek Riverside has you covered with our top ski picks from Patagonia, The North Face, Marmot, Smith, and more. Looking for a recommendation? Here’s what our guides are wearing, available in-store now at Rock/Creek Riverside. […]
Ventrix Hoodie by The North Face wins Backpacker’s Editors’ Choice Award
From Backpacker.com Active insulation—layers designed to keep you comfortable both when you’re moving and when you’re not—has been around for a few years now. They’re nifty, but wind-blocking nylon shells mean they’re never quite breathable enough to live up to their promise as a layer you can wear in any conditions. The Ventrix, an insulated softshell, […]
Sneak Peek at the new St. Elmo Old Wauhatchie boulders with Get Out magazine
Story originally from Get Out, a division of Times Free Press First five boulders unveiled at new climbing destination October 1st, 2017 by Myron Madden in Get Out The Bouldering Park on Old Wauhatchie Pike opened its first five boulders to climbers Oct. 1. Once completed, the new park just minutes from downtown will boast 26 boulders. […]