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USAC Bouldering

They say time flies. Don’t wait until it’s too late to sign your 7-12 year old for our spring break camps OR your 5-12 year old for our summer camp programs. These will fill up and space is limited. Spring Break information: Click HERE Summer Camp information: Click HERE River Rock Spring Break Camp Enjoy… Read more »

New Summer Lifestyle Strategy

So we’ve officially hit mid-July, and the closest big holiday is rapidly falling further and further behind us. I don’t know about you, but I need little escapes every so often to keep my spirits out of the doldrums. Usually, though, I can’t really do a full escape during the week, so that means I… Read more »

Welcome to The River Rock

Welcome to the beginning of what we hope will be a long, fun-filled, and fruitful adventure for the Roanoke Community.  We’re diligently working to transform a portion of what was once an old ice factory here in the Historic Wasena Neighborhood, into a world class climbing gym that can be enjoyed by all members of… Read more »

Indian Creek Red Rock Anyone?

  Rockwerx is painting the gym and will be wrapping up construction by the end of the month.  Check out this photo of the main boulder; a little Indian Creek red rock complete with water stains.  They still have to punch out hold T-nuts and put a few finishing touches on, but we’re getting closer.

Rockwerx's Chas unleashing his inner-artist on the wall

It’s not quite as simple as going to the hardware store and picking up a few cans of “Red Rock” paint.  Nope, Chas and his Rockwerx crew mix all of their own paint, spray on several coats, and then spray water on the wall to give the wall real water marks. But why Red Rock… Read more »