This spring brought many changes to the wonderful mountains of Western North Carolina, some personal and some recreational.  One of the best things to happen here was a month long visit to the area from the Access Fund Conservation Team.  Jeff and Dave drove the Jeep Compass with tools trailer in tow from Boulder, CO straight to NC to sample some of our excellent rock and help the CCC with their never ending quest for stewardship to our climbing areas. These guys worked at Laurel Knob with local hardman Nathan Brown for three rainy days and then with the ASU outdoor programs group at Rumbling Bald for a huge revamping of the West Side, climber owned, boulder field.  Check out the recap video!  LGO's very own Phil Hoffmann makes a cameo.

http://www.opengate.org/access-fund-blog/2012/03/conservation-team-reports-from-rumbling-bald.html 

Man, are we pumped about Spring!  If you are planning a trip to the area CALL US and let us help you prepare.  We have all the goods you need for climbing, hiking, exploring and camping in Pisgah!  Why shop any where else?  We're the pros!

Here are a few events going on in our area.

Visit the brand new Brevard Brewery.  Now Open!

AMGA SPI Course with Appalachian Mountain Institute. March 21st
http://appalachianmountaininstitute.com/category/upcoming_climbing_courses/


La Sportiva Shoe Demos:
May 8th: Brevard Rock Gym
http://brevardrockgym.com/
May 10th; Climb @ Blueridge, Taylor SC

Looking forward to seeing you this Summer!

Thanks!
Looking Glass Outfitters





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