The All Mountain Team (sponsored byThe North Face) is a group of athlete ambassadors who exemplify Rock/Creek’s passion for adventure, challenge and the outdoor community. They’re ultra runners, whitewater kayakers, trail builders, big wall climbers, conservationists, volunteers and more. Ambassador John Dorough has been a major player in developing Chattanooga’s climbing access, and his ongoing […]
Field Journal Entries
Climber’s Guide to Injury Prevention
Simple exercises to reduce and prevent climbing-related injuries Meet the Expert Allison Youngblood Stowers earned her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from Georgia State University. A love of climbing and the rehabilitation of common injuries seen among climbers are what ultimately led Allison down her professional path. At Peak Fitness and Physical Therapy, she provides […]
Trail Runner’s Guide to Injury Prevention, Part 1
Body Positioning and Posture Some runners just seem to be born with good form, achieving a straight back, raised chin and light footsteps without even trying. For many of us, though, cultivating good running form is a challenge that involves intense concentration and gradual adjustments. And while trail running allows for more fluidity of motion […]
Q&A with Salomon Athlete Darren Thomas
After entering the trail running scene while in college at Virginia Tech, Darren Thomas quickly became a standout competitor at races across the country. In the past five years, Darren has won or placed in nearly thirty trail races (according to Ultrasignup) including Pikes Peak Marathon, Grindstone 100, Hellgate 100k and dozens more. Next weekend, […]
Why You Should Run the Rock/Creek Hellbilly 4.2 Mile Race
Each year during the Stone Fort Bouldering Competition, the second stop of the Triple Crown, Rock/Creek hosts a 4.2 mile run on the cart paths of the Montlake Golf Club. The race serves as an optional activity for climbers who are competing, but anyone is welcome to register. The race has traditionally been called the […]
Gearhead Outfitters Acquires Rock/Creek, Uncle Dan’s
Move returns Rock/Creek and Uncle Dan’s to privately held, grassroots retailer JONESBORO, ARK., August 15, 2019 — Gearhead Outfitters, an Arkansas-based outdoor specialty retailer, announced today the acquisition of Rock/Creek Outfitters in Tennessee and Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store based in Illinois. Gearhead Outfitters currently operates 10 brick and mortar retail locations across the Midsouth. “We […]