[Climbing] Governor's Stable Closed

[Pete Clark]

Sorry to inform you all, but the Governor's Stable trip is not happening this
year.

read on:
PAC News

01/03/07
·Governor Stable Closure

Since initiating the recreational lease of the Governor Stable property, the
Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers has been acutely aware that we were entering
into a temporary, year-by-year arrangement with the landowner in order to allow
climbing access. Due to concerns of the landowner, he has chosen not to renew
the lease upon its expiration. Citing concerns of impact to the deer population
and the general environment of the property as a result of the increasing number
of climbers visiting the boulders, the landowner feels that ending the lease is
in the best interest of his family and their property. While all of us at the
Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers are disappointed by this development, we
support the landowner's decision. As a result, there will be no Governor Stable
Bouldering Competition in 2007, and access to the boulders will cease on March
1, 2007. While it is a loss to the climbing community to no longer have access
to GS, we must remember the five successful years that we have worked with the
landowner to promote the climbing there. We extend our deepest gratitude to the
owners of Governor Stable for the time that they have given us to enjoy their
wonderful property. The Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers will continue to stay
in contact with the Governor Stable landowner in the event that his family's
wishes change in the future.

Any questions should be directed to info at paclimbers.org.




Peter Clark
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA 01002