High Country Outfitters Supports the Southeastern Rock Climbing Community

High Country Outfitters, in cooperation with the Atlanta Climbing Club and Sweetwater Brewery, is presenting three outstanding climbers in a series of fund raising slide shows. Wally Berg of Berg Adventures International, rock climbing pioneer Henry Barber and Exum Guide Brenton Reagan. The money raised will go to the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, a rock climbing preservation group.
 
Atlanta, GA — High Country Outfitters (www.HighCountryOutfitters.com) will host three separate slide shows during April and May to help raise money to help secure local rock climbing areas for future generations. With help from the Atlanta Climbers Club and Sweetwater Brewery, Atlanta will be visited by:

1. Climbing guide Wally Berg of Berg Adventures International, April 3rd
2. Rock climbing pioneer Henry Barber, May 1st
3. Exum Guide Brenton Reagan, May 14th

The money will be raised through the sale of special edition pint glasses, which are also the ticket into the event. Special edition pint glasses are $10 each.
 
Hope to see you soon, for all the information go to. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb752774.htm
 
Events to take place at:
High Country Outfitters, Roswell, GA
404.504.9472- Office
404.504.9234- Fax
404.814.0999- Buckhead Store
www.highcountryoutfitters.com

The Details

• The shows start at 7:00 pm
• $10 per event (or all three for $25 – come to the meeting and pick up your glasses this Tuesday)…
• Includes souvenir glass filled with Sweet Water Beer, snacks, raffles…
• The glass is your ticket to the event, don’t forget it…
• All proceeds go the SCC 

Thursday, April 3, 2008 – Wally Berg slideshow

Wally Berg is one of the most respected guides in the mountaineering world. With four Everest summits to his credit and over two decades of expedition-leading experience, Wally is world-renowned for his expertise, knowledge and mountaineering accomplishments. He was the first American on the summit of Lhotse (1990), and he stood on the summit of Cho Oyu, alone, in 1987.

Wally is known as the world’s premier "Seven Summits Guide". The goal of climbing the highest peak on all seven continents has been attained by a number of Wally's climbers. And the list of those "having fun trying" is even longer. Since 1992, he has guided more than 47 successful ascents to the top of continental high points. From Everest to Antarctica to Kilimanjaro, more than 500 people have stood on top of the worlds greatest mountains with Wally Berg. www.bergadventrures.com  

Thursday, May 1, 2008 – HENRY BARBER slideshow – Journey to the Soul

A leading climber in the 1970s and into the 1980s, Barber traveled the world raising standards and taking his clean ethic with him. In Colorado, Barber established Deans Day Off, a 5.12 at Independence Pass, climbing the thin face and crack barefoot, and without chalk or cams. In Boulder Canyon, his on-sight solo of Gorilla's Delight remains legendary. To this day Barber eschews modern gear and holds to his traditional ethic. 

Barber has climbed in over 30 countries establishing first ascents in about 20 countries on rock, ice and alpine terrain. In the United States he was the first to establish 5.11 and or 5.12 in many areas all over the country. First free ascents and an ever increasing self imposed strict style were hallmarks of his climbing; as well as insatiable appetite for climbing up to 320 days a year and exploring new areas always. 

Barber will speak about the evolution of his style and how international travel primarily to Britain, Australia, and Dresden Germany influenced his personal growth and motivated him. He will also speak about Korea, Italy, the U.S. and recent trips to Brazil and Meteora Greece. Historic first ascents and solo climbs will also be discussed. 

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 – Brenton Reagan slideshow

Brenton, a long time climber and Exum Mountain Guide, attempted Fitz Roy in Patagonia with John Bragg earlier this year and will be presenting a slideshow on this climb. Reagan already has many climbing accomplishments from around the world including the US and Mexico and expeditions in Nepal, Kazakhstan, and Patagonia.

Exum Mountain Guide and former U.S. Marine Corps Infantry and Security Forces. Brenton has been mountaineering throughout the U.S., including ascents and ski descents in the Tetons and Wind Rivers. He has completed ascents in the Canadian Rockies and completed expeditions to Mt. McKinley, Khan Tengri and Tien-Shan in Kazakhstan; did the First ascent "El Pilar" and "Cerro Liso," in Mexico; a member 2003 Khumbu Exploratory Expedition; First Ascent of Peak 5,880 in Khumbu, Nepal.