New River Rendezvous

Just got back from Fayetteville, WV and the New River Rendezvous.  Fayetteville seemed like a really cool place to live, maybe it was just because there were hundreds of climbers all over the place i don't no.  It has a cool scene and an overall good vibe as well as some great restaurants Cathedral Cafe and Pies and Pints both of which are five star in my book.  

Climbing wise i went to Upper Meadow River Saturday.  The rock quality at the Meadow River is top of the line.  It reminded me a lot of the OBED Wild and Scenic River Gorge in Tennessee but better.  Bullet hard sandstone that felt more like granite.  

I got to climb with some super motivated Knoxville climbers as we were all competing in the competition.  I flashed just about all the routes i got on.  It was amazing, there is nothing like hitting up a new area, and climbing as many new routes as possible.  By the end of the day i was at full body fatigue and after two days of rest i still can't use my left hand. Can't wait to get back up to the New.  Super psyched for some onsite and flash climbing.

Comp results:    Knoxville wins

Women Advanced 

1, Jessica Brackett, Knoxville

2, Karisa Dunbar,   Knoxville

3, ?????

Men Advanced

1, Peter Kamitses, Vermont

2, David Gibbons, Local

3, Brent Perkins, Knoxville