Crescent Rocks, VA

Posted in Galleries on September 20th, 2009 by Derek Rippe

Crescent Rocks is a climbing crag located on the Virginia – West Virginia state line at a place called Raven Rocks. With three faces to choose from, the location offers almost 30 mapped routes, along with several variations, providing a variety of climbs from 5.4 to 5.13. On top of it all, the views are breathtaking.

Looking Glass Rock

Posted in Galleries on September 4th, 2009 by Derek Rippe

Looking Glass Rock is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Brevard, North Carolina. Featured in this album is a climb called “The Nose”, which consists of four pitches and 500 feet of trad climbing.

Sandrock Climbing Crag

Posted in Galleries on September 2nd, 2009 by Derek Rippe

The Sandrock Climbing Crag is located in Alabama and offers a wide variety of climbing opportunities for beginners and experts alike. The photos in this collection were taken over the course of a two-day trip to Sandrock with my cousin, his wife, and my brother.

To read more about the trip to Sandrock, check out the Trip Report over at The Chalk Bag.

Patriot’s Point

Posted in Galleries on November 20th, 2007 by Derek Rippe

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Patriots Point is one of the largest museums of its kind. It showcases ships, aircraft and other wartime artifacts documenting the history and importance of the US Navy and those who serve.

Skyline Drive Cruise

Posted in Galleries on November 5th, 2007 by Derek Rippe

Throughout the year, car enthusiasts gather to drive the renowned Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Valley. This particular cruise consisted of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.

John G. Shedd Aquarium

Posted in Galleries on July 12th, 2007 by Derek Rippe

A collection of photos from my trip to the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois.

Trip to Chicago

Posted in Galleries on July 11th, 2007 by Derek Rippe

A collection of images from my trip to Chicago (sans Shedd Aquarium), consisting primarily of the Navy Pier (the only other place we spent time other than the aquarium!).

Dubs On The Lake

Posted in Galleries on May 21st, 2007 by Derek Rippe

A collection of images from the (no-longer) annual Dubs On The Lake show held at Deep Creek Lake, MD.

Australia v. New Zealand

Posted in Galleries on May 13th, 2007 by Derek Rippe

A collection of images from the Austalia v. New Zealand Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals game held in Grenada.

Barbados Adventures

Posted in Galleries on May 12th, 2007 by Derek Rippe

A collection of photographs from around the Island of Barbados. Some photos were taken on a 4×4 Tour of the island, including a place called Bathsheba. The rest were taken at a restaurant while out on the town with friends.

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Crescent Rocks is a climbing crag located on the Virginia – West Virginia state line at a place called Raven Rocks. With three faces to choose from, the location offers almost 30 mapped routes, along with several variations, providing a variety of climbs from 5.4 to 5.13. On top of it all, the views are [...]

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