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 […]
WCU’s 9th annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition
February 23, 2016 by
Climbers from schools across the Southeast came together Saturday, Feb. 20, for WCU’s 9th annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition. 60 students competed to see who could complete the most routes and rack up the most points at Western’s climbing wall in the Campus Recreation Center. Base Camp Cullowhee’s staff hosted the competition. Students came from […]
Extreme sports legend comes to Cullowhee
March 30, 2012 by
Red Bull athlete, Will Gadd, is an ice climbing Winter X-Games champion, record braking distance paraglider and producer of extreme sports films. Having been chosen as the third Red Bull athlete in North America, his resume epitomizes the Red Bull brand. This 45-year-old from Canmore, Alberta, Canada proves through his accomplishments and lifestyle his […]
Climbing to new heights
February 14, 2011 by
Students “rocked” at The Rock and Rumble Fest climbing competition held in the Campus Rec. Center on Saturday with over 50 competitors around the region. “It’s about coming out here and trying your best,” said WCU senior and competitor Cody Ashe. “Even though it’s a competition we’re all here to have a good time.” The […]
Let’s get ready to Rock and Rumble
February 9, 2011 by
Students and volunteers are gearing up for The Cullowhee Rock and Rumble Fest Saturday, February 12. The holds on rock wall are being rerouted for the 3rd annual intercollegiate bouldering competition. All the bright and colorful holds were stripped to reveal a blank canvas of rock. “Rather than there already being holds on the wall […]
