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March 5, 2010
Name-dropping. Bland finger food. Talking about the weather. Social gatherings can be such a yawner.
Spotlight On:
Ashley Woods - Head Rocker
Ashley started climbing with her family when she was six, and while some teenagers might look forward to getting their first car when they turn 16, she was delighted to receive her dad’s climbing gear. Since then, her love for the sport has been a driving force in her life.
Ashley is an AMGA-trained climbing guide, a member of the Colorado Women’s Bouldering team, and a co-founder and program director of The Spot Bouldering Gym. She has completed numerous technical alpine ascents around the world, and broke the world record for the longest “dyno” (the act of dynamically leaping to a hold) on her way to a second place finish in the 2005 World Cup competition. A Women’s Wilderness staff member since 2002, Ashley is a truly incredible teacher who loves sharing her passion for climbing with other women.
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March 14 - 21, 2010: HERA Climb4Life Metro DC
Challenge yourself to reach new heights and help fight ovarian cancer! REI, Sportrock Climbing Centers and Dancing Mind Yoga Studio are joining forces in support of the HERA Women's Cancer Foundation (Health, Empowerment, Research, Awareness), whose mission is to stop the loss of mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, wives, partners and girlfriends from ovarian cancer. Sign up for the week-long event and enjoy free clinics with professional climbers, parties, discounts on classes and memberships at Sportrock Climbing Centers and REI Outdoor School, unlimited yoga at Dancing Mind Yoga and four days of free climbing at Sportrock Climbing Centers.
Where: Various locations in metro DC. See website for details
Cost: $30
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Check It Out: www.shedoestri.com