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Comp Results are up

Monday, March 1st, 2010

On behalf of First Avenue Rocks and all the sponsors we would like to thank everyone who came out to the Shades Crest Showdown. Congradulations to everyone who placed. We hope you had a good time. Click HERE for the results.

If you missed this event be sure to check out Horse Pens Rocks climbing competition this weekend (March 5-6)

Shades Crest Showdown, Saturday the 27th

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Pre-registration ends Friday. Come down to First Ave Rocks and and sign up today for just 25$.

Horse Pens Rocks March 5-6th

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Yes, it’s snowing! YES, WE ARE OPEN!

Friday, February 12th, 2010

What else are you going to do on a snowy day?

Horse Pens 40 guide books are here!

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Be the first on your block to own the long anticipated Bouldering guide for Horse Pens 40, Moss Rock, Simmons, and Palisades. Preview the new guide at First Avenue Rocks now and pre-order your copy today.

Horse Pens guide book cover

January 23rd Moss Rock Trail Day and Climbing Comp

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Moss Rock Preserve needs your help! It has been an entire year since the last climber organized clean up and its time we get to it! The clean up/trail day will start at 8:30am and last until we are done (in the past it has only taken a few hours). The City of Hoover will provide materials & the Southeastern Climbers Coalition will provide lunch!

Then…

First Avenue Rocks presents the first competition in our 2010 series. This will be a red point format bouldering competition with beginner, intermediate, advanced and open categories. Registration is 20$ for members 25$ for non-members. Participants will receive a shirt. Climbing starts at 4pm.

Give the Gift of Climbing for the Holidays!

Friday, December 18th, 2009

First Avenue Rocks has membership packages, punch passes and gift certificates for the outdoor enthusiast on your list.

Give us a call or come by for more information.

New problems are up for everyone to climb

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Last week 25 new climbs went up on the barrel wall, 15 on the front boulder and we reset the Moon Board with some new madness from Ben and the UK boys.

Be sure to check out the Black & White for our ad featuring this months promo.

HOLIDAY HOURS Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Wednesday 10-6 (Partly Cloudy, 63)
Thursday CLOSED (Sunny, 55)
Friday 12-8 (Partly Cloudy, 53)

Plan accordingly :)

New problems up on the slab wall

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

16 new plastic projects to test your fitness went up over the past few days. Hope you like them.

FAR