Petzl Roc Trip, now in its sixth year, has proven successful in bringing the international climbing community together in celebration of the sport, from New York’s Shawangunks and British Columbia’s Squamish to Kalymnos, Greece, and Millau in the south of France.  Open to climbers of all ability levels, the upcoming 2007 Petzl Roc Trip / Rocktoberfest features an action-packed line-up, including:

• Clinics for all levels with climbing’s elite, including Sonnie Trotter, and AMGA professionals

• Opening ceremony and climber’s roast hosted by climber/funnyman Timmy O’Neill

• Unveiling of Sender Films’ latest release, “King Lines”, presented by filmmaker Peter Mortimer
• flash rally comp featuring athletes at the top of the sport

• First ascent bounty placed on two long standing climbing projects yet to be climbed

• Saturday night party serving a diverse palette of musical tastes, with DJ Lafouche and a live local bluegrass band

• American and European athletes competing and providing clinics, including, Chris Sharma, Dave Graham, Emily Harrington, Lisa Rands, Joe Kinder, Chris Lindner, Dani Andrada, Steve McClure, Tony Lamiche, Said Belhaj, and many others

• An overall goal of raising $10,000 - $15,000 for the Red River Gorge Climber’s Coalition, a healthy increase over previous years

“Petzl’s interest in bringing Roc Trip and some of the sport’s best athletes to our corner of the world for regional benefit is truly an example of this industry as a community,” said Bentley Brackett, Director of Corporate Fundraising for the RRGCC.  “Petzl is setting the stage for an unprecedented Rocktoberfest, and we’ll be welcoming the rest of the climbing and outdoor community to join us in what is sure to be a great time for a great cause”.

About the RRGCC
The Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition Incorporated (RRGCC) is a group of rock climbers who have come together to protect, promote and ensure responsible climbing at the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. The RRGCC is committed to preserving and appreciating the natural environment in which we practice our sport, as well as education, support, and dedicated efforts with one another, non-climbers, and land managers alike.  For more information about the RRGCC, visit www.rrgcc.org

About Petzl
Petzl America is the U.S. division of Petzl, headquartered in France. For over 50 years, Petzl has been developing innovative tools and techniques used by those entering the vertical world. Today, the Petzl brand is closely associated with adventure, exploration, rescue, and many notable exploits in the worlds of rock climbing and alpinism. Petzl climbing hardware and headlamps can be found in outdoor specialty shops and premium sporting goods retailers around the world. For more information, log on to www.petzl.com.