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SUMMARY:Climbing -- Via Ferrata --- 3rd SEASON
DESCRIPTION:  Via Ferrata Style Rock Climbing & Swinging Bridge This i
	s UNIQUE & Beginners WELCOME VIEWS AMAZING...AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETI
	ME CHALLENGE YOURSELF MENTALLY UPDATE 10-1-08 : SATURDAY FULL --- Only
	 Sunday 10 AM Climb available http://files.meetup.com/263185/nelsonroc
	kbridge.jpg Well\, if you wish to experience a very unique climbing ad
	venture then try this on for size. No climbing experince is necessary 
	for they hook you to an anchor system built into the wall so your clim
	bing on D hooks. I tried this event last year and I'm not a climber. I
	 was amazed and wowed by the experience. It is pure beauty\, a rush\, 
	and walking over the SWINGING BRIDGE was heartstopping\, to climb the 
	side of a cliff and look around you is something I never thought I wou
	ld do.... Am I going Back to do it again...Oh Yeah!!!! Hope to see you
	 There! (VIA FERRATA) - What you are invited to challenge is so called
	 "Via Ferrata" (Italian for "iron way")\, a type of mountain climbing 
	route with a safety system permanently installed\, making the climb su
	itable for persons with no prior training and minimal equipment. The c
	limber is attached at all times to a steel cable which runs along the 
	entire route\; no climbing rope is generally required. Steel rungs\, l
	adders\, bridges and similar structures are used to keep the climbing 
	from becoming too difficult\, while providing access to high\, vertica
	l faces and extreme mountain terrain which would otherwise be accessib
	le only to experienced\, roped climbing parties. Via ferrata systems h
	ave been popular for decades in Europe\, where over 300 routes are ope
	n to the public\, but are relatively new to North America. Built in 20
	02\, the Nelson Rocks Via Ferrata is only the second of its kind in th
	e United States. The route gains hundreds of vertical feet of elevatio
	n over half a mile of climbing\, leading up to a thrilling\, exposed s
	ummit with unforgettable views of the Allegheny mountains. Truly West 
	Virginia's wildest outdoor adventure! Cost Includes: Via Ferrata: Admi
	ssion to Reserve\, Harness\, helmet and lanyard rental Fri & Sat Campi
	ng Sat & Sun Trip: BlackWater Falls Park: 11 AM (1/2 hr from Nelson Ro
	ck) Sat Climb Group 1: 10 AM 1. Mark T (Leading) 2. Alice C 3. Brad R 
	4. Amanda Z 5. Don/Gear 6. Lynette/Gear 7. Terrance 8. Maria 9. Meliss
	a 10. George 11. Julie K 12. Shea +F -Harness 13. Lynda +F -Harness 14
	. Stacy +Har 15. Matt +Har 16. Jen Sat Climb Group 3: 11 AM (15 People
	) 1. Shelly B 2. Beth V +F 3. Sarah +F 4. Will +F 5. Liz 6. Matt 7. Pe
	ter Z 8. Joenn K 9. Maureen M 10. 11. Lee R 12. Craig T 13. Alicia G 1
	4. Michael B 15. Michael H Sat Climb Group 2: 1 PM 1. Tammy -- Organiz
	er +Falls 2. Jimmy +F 3. Larissa 4. Adam M + has gear 5. Jeff Y +F 6. 
	Eileen 7. Lisa 8. Stephane +F 9. Adam L 10. John 11. Scott 12. Alex 13
	. LeeAnn 14. Rebecca 15. Tyson +Har Sunday Climb 10AM (15 Spots Open)-
	 Falls on Saturday 1. Melissa W 2. Michele G 3. Lisa V 4. Taras K 5. T
	amara Y 6. Marion 7. Marion G1 8. Marion G2 9. Patrick 10. Ben 11. 12.
	 13. 14. 15. Sat - Group Cook out: (What are you bringing) Burgers & B
	uns (Shea/Lynda) Terrance (Eggs - Breakfast) Alice Grp (Pie\, Soup\, S
	alad) Adam L (Dogs) Soda (Rebecca) Climbing: Shoes (Tennis shoes\; hik
	ing boots Outdoor clothing (make sure you are flexible and warm Sun bl
	ock Water (Camelbacks/backpacks - You'll need your hands) Gloves (Leat
	her workout gloves\, biking gloves\, golf gloves) Camping: (Fri Sat or
	 Both) Princess Snowberg - 800 772-8342 Rt. 55 Seneca Rocks\, WV 26884
	 Directions: 66 to Rt. 55 --- Look for signs when you get to Seneca Ro
	cks Enter the camp site Pavilion(Right) Pass pavilion - Pass bathhouse
	 - Left as Road "Y"'s Just as you turn - handful of trees & tables. Ru
	n tents along the tree/river What to Bring: Camping: Tent\, Sleeping B
	ag\, Towel\, Pillow\, Flashlight\, Wood for Fire\, Chair for sitting a
	round camfire\, Lantern if you have one. Food: Breakfast\, Lunch & Din
	ner if your camping.. Camp food. Bring some extra to share Cell Phones
	: Be aware cell phone do not work in this area. DIRECTIONS TO NELSON R
	OCKS PRESERVE Place: Nelson Rock Preserve Office Location: Meet/Get Ge
	ar Ranger's Station house on your left at entrance From Washington\, D
	.C./Baltimore/Northern Virginia travel time is around 4 hours. At the 
	second exit south of the I-66/I-81 interchange near Strasburg\, take R
	t. 55 west into West Virginia. Proceed through the towns of Wardensvil
	le\, Moorefield and Petersburg (staying always on Rt. 55 - watch for s
	igns) to Seneca Rocks. At Seneca\, bear left at the three-way stop on 
	Rt.33. Proceed south about 12 miles\, passing through the town of Rive
	rton. Refunds - Less $10 if Prior to 1 week of event\n
LOCATION:Postal code 20301\, United States @ Washington, District of C
	olumbia 20301 United States
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