The Climbing Club at Western Carolina University is a place for teamwork, support and the opportunity for training and competition within an individual sport. For many students, the Climbing Club is a way to learn more about a sport they have an interest in but might not know how to do it. Kristen Eskridge, a Western […]
Climbing competition takes over rec center
February 20, 2017 by
The 10th annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition filled WCU’s Campus Recreation Center Feb. 18 as climbers from all over the Southeast gathered to compete. The atmosphere was lively and energetic as over 70 participants showed up for the event from seven different schools. There were two heats of competition in which competitors could choose to climb in […]
Climbing, bouldering — it is time for Rock and Rumble at WCU
February 17, 2017 by
The climbing club at Western Carolina University is a place for teamwork, support and the opportunity for training and competition within an individual sport. And on Saturday, Feb. 18, you can see a demonstration of all of that during the 1oth Annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition in the Campus Recreation Center. The director of Outdoor Programs […]
Eric Bartl, a kayaker chasing the thrill
November 19, 2015 by
The story was updated Nov. 20 for clarifications (in italics). Eric Bartl, 22, is a junior at Western Carolina University who has been kayaking since he was a kid and now loves chasing the white water thrill. His parents were both very active and pushed him to do the same. He grew up in Ohio […]
Outdoor gear sale takes over WCU lawn
October 22, 2015 by
Rafts, tents, sleeping bags and more filled Western Carolina’s University Center lawn as well as eager students and community members ready to participate in Base Camp Cullowhee’s annual outdoor gear sale. Students, community members, local business and Base Camp Cullowhee all set up tables and brought gear and apparel to sell for discounted prices Wednesday, […]
