COMP
DETAILS - HORSE PENS 40
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL TRIPLE CROWN AND
HORSE PENS 40 COMPETITORS!!! Please read thoroughly!
Directions
Horse Pens-40 is located in Steele, Alabama. See the
official Horse Pens-40 website
www.hp40.com for complete directions to and
information about the boulderfield/campground.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to attend this event. The price
for spectators is $20/person. However, spectators will
NOT be allowed to climb on the day of the event.
If you are under 18
You MUST download the
Horse Pens-40 waiver and have a parent fill it out.
You must then bring it with you to the check-in at Horse
Pens on the day of the competition. See our website for
more information.
Dogs
NO dogs are allowed at Horse Pens-40! Please be
respectful of the land-owners and leave your animals at
home!
Parking
There is ample parking at the campground/boulderfield.
However, PLEASE carpool when possible.
Registration
Important note: Early competitor packet pick-up begins
at 5:00 pm on Friday October 31 (afternoon/evening
before the comp). Competitors will be able to PICK UP
THEIR COMPETITION PACKET AND T-SHIRT at this time. This
will give everyone a chance to look at the competition
map, AND it will speed up the “process” on Saturday
morning (more climbing time!). We’ll also have extra
tees for sale for $15.
The morning of the event (Saturday, November 1) you will
need to be at Horse Pens-40 NO LATER than 7:00 am to
check-in. We will not accept registrations after 9:00
am. Check-in will take place outside the gate entrance
to the park on Saturday morning.
Once Again, Marmot is the Presenting Sponsor for the
2008 Triple Crown!
Drop by the Marmot booth to pick up a raffle ticket for
some FANTASTIC custom Marmot/Triple Crown gear! Proceeds
from the raffle tickets will benefit the Southeastern
Climbers’ Coalition! Marmot was one of the founding
sponsors of the Triple Crown! Without their ongoing
support, this event would not be possible. Come by the
booth, score a chance at a great prize and let these
guys know how much you appreciate their support of the
Triple Crown and your climbing access!
Once again, in a major effort to help raise funds for
direct-action causes, Chaco has “teamed up” with
Rock/Creek Outfitters, and The Triple Crown Bouldering
Series. See below for details:
Long recognized as major contributors to
environmental/outdoor causes, Chaco, in conjunction with
Rock/Creek Outfitters will provide unique Custom
Performance Sandals for competitors to purchase at the
2008 Triple Crown Bouldering Series. In 2005, 2006, and
2007similar efforts from Chaco, Rock/Creek and the
Triple Crown raised over $20,000 toward the purchase of
Laurel Knob— a 1,200 ft granite dome in Cashiers Valley
located in the Highlands of North Carolina; Boat Rock—a
beautiful greenspace and boulderfield located inside the
metro of Atlanta and many other direct action causes. A
portion of the proceeds from the sales of the 2008
Custom Chaco sandals will go toward helping the
Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition in their ongoing effort
to gain and maintain access to southeastern climbing
areas.
As soon as the custom 2008 Triple Crown Sandals become
available, we will let you know!!
Triple Crown and the Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition
want to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to
Chaco and Rock/Creek Outfitters. These guys have quietly
gone about the business of gaining and maintaining
access to outdoor recreation areas for years. Chaco,
with help from regional outdoor retailers, will once
again, place over $20,000 into direct action causes in
2008 here in the Southeast alone; special thanks to
Chaco for supporting access to the many outdoor
resources here in the southeast and throughout the
United States.
Other Points of Interest
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Make sure to check out
www.triplecrownbouldering.org for up-to-date
information, articles, and great pictures from each
of the competition venues in our galleries. Also see
www.seclimbers.org the website for the
Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition where you will find
even more info on the Triple Crown and lots of
information on regional climbing issues.
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You will be given one free t-shirt the morning of
the event (or at pre-registration). As always, there
are several cool designs for Horse Pens-40 and
Triple Crown! There will also be some “old school
tees” from years past too. If you wish to buy extra
tees they will cost $15 each.
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There will be concessions/food available for
purchase throughout the event--so bring cash.
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There will be a limited number of
campground/campsite parking passes available (@ $10
per vehicle), and as always, parking in the big
field out front is free.
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Dinner will be available for purchase from food
vendors and the Horse Pens-40 restaurant—the cost
will vary depending on the meal that you choose.
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There will be an Access Fund and SCC raffle after
the competition. Sign up and take a chance on
walking away with even more booty, and support "the
cause" at the same time.
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There will also be an opportunity to join the
Southeastern Climbers' Coalition and the Access
Fund--If you are not a member, stop being just a
lame chach and join! Yearly membership is just $25.
Make it your goal to become proactive this year. See
the SCC website for more information at
www.seclimbers.org.
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The AWARDS CEREMONY will begin immediately after
dinner. There will be tons of door prizes! So if you
didn't do so good at the comp don't miss it. You
could still win BIG!
This event will be a ton of fun. We hope everyone has a
safe trip and that you find your visit with us to be a
good and memorable one.
Keep checking the website for updates as well. New
photos and competition results will be posted on the
Triple Crown website shortly after the event. |
