Local Climbers Invited: Discuss the Future of Climbing at New River Gorge on May 23

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NRGNPP) will hold a public meeting on May 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing, WV. The meeting aims to discuss climbing activities in the park with climbers and other stakeholders, provide updates, and collect feedback on climbing-related projects.

The National Park Service (NPS) will cover topics such as recent climbing projects, volunteer opportunities, and efforts to preserve the natural resources of climbing areas. The discussion will also include the current moratorium on new climbing routes and the involvement of climbing stewards in the park.

NRGNPP offers over 1,600 climbing routes, making it one of the largest climbing areas in the eastern United States. The cliffs are primarily made of Nuttall sandstone, which provides quality climbing experiences.

Since becoming a national park and preserve in 2020, NRGNPP has experienced an increase in climbing activities, highlighting the need for this public meeting to facilitate communication between park staff and climbers.

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