Metolius Supports the Red Rock Rendezvous with Gear and Athlete Coaches

BEND, Ore. - April 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Metolius (http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/), makers of the safest and best rock climbing gear around, support the 10th Annual Red Rock Rendezvous (https://www.facebook.com/RedRockRendezvous).  The Red Rock Rendezvous will be held April 5-7 in Las Vegas, NV, with events including clinics, climbing, demos, yoga, mountain biking and other festivities.

Metolius athletes Jonathan Siegrist (http://www.jstarinorbit.com/), and Don and Amy Welsh will be on hand to coach clinics. “The Red Rock Rendezvous is a great event,” says Amy Welsh. “It’s fun to come out here and teach what we know about the sport to new and enthusiastic climbers.”

Celebrating a decade of tradition this year, the Red Rock Rendezvous attracts all levels of climbers to learn everything from multi-pitching to backcountry cooking.  Pros and experts in each field teach a variety of clinics.  Attendees enjoy on-site camping, beer from New Belgium and other memorable events. Unlike many climbing festivals, the Red Rock Rendezvous is geared towards learning and fun instead of competition.

Metolius is a long time sponsor and returns this year to join other sponsors including The North Face (http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/index.html), Kleen Kanteen (http://www.kleankanteen.com/), Climbing Magazine (http://www.climbing.com/) and Scarpa (http://www.scarpa.com/scarpa/control/main) in helping make the event happen. Proceeds from the event benefit the Access Fund (http://www.accessfund.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/b.4861253/k.BDBB/Home.htm), The American Safe Climbing Association (http://www.safeclimbing.org/), the American Alpine Club (http://americanalpineclub.org/) and the Las Vegas Climber Liaison Council (http://www.lvclc.blogspot.com/).

“We love being a part of this event,” says Brooke Sandahl, Vice President of Metolius Climbing. “Our dedication to make quality gear is driven by a passion for the sport and we think events like this are awesome because they highlight why people love to climb.  It’s cool to see our athletes and employees teach clinics to share their passions with other enthusiasts.”

To register for the Red Rock Rendevous, visit http://classic.mountaingear.com/events/default.aspx. To keep updates on this year’s event, follow them on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RedRockRendezvous).

For more information about Metolius, please visit http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/.

About Metolius
Founded in 1983 near the headwaters of the Metolius River, Metolius equipment was born out of respect for rock climbing. Metolius has since built a solid reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of performance rock climbing equipment that is Safer by Design. Metolius has always focused on new and innovative rock climbing gear while ensuring the highest quality available. They’ve built a strong reputation as an innovator in the design of cutting-edge rock climbing gear. Metolius is proud to be able to claim innovations in just about every category of rock climbing gear from traditional, sport, bouldering and big wall/technical alpine. Metolius also works to educate others to preserve the environment and the climbing lifestyle. For more information, visit www.metoliusclimbing.com.