NRG CRAGGIN’ CLASSIC
September 13-15, 2024
Registration opens July 18, 2024.
Rally to the New River Gorge and join the American Alpine Club and Tenaya September 13-15 for the biggest and baddest climbing celebration and throw-down in the Southeast!
Explore the bullet sandstone of the New’s climbs where you can find some of everything—sequency vertical climbing, steep and dynamic climbing, excellent trad, some of the best beginner-friendly climbs in the States, and quality boulders for every level. Help raise money for the AAC and the New River Alliance of Climbers, and enjoy the prime sending temps.
This 3-day event will also include clinics led by pro climbers and guides, an expanded artisan market and vendor village, stewardship opportunities to give back to this thriving community, a silent auction to score deals on gear, live music, local food, and a legendary dance party amidst the rhododendrons and lush woods of the New. Plus, there is FREE BEER. We also offer a family-friendly clinic—join us and carve out your space.
The Craggin’ at the New always has a lot of heart, but the soul of this event is climbers like you! Grab your climbing shoes and join us!
Event Schedule
coming soon.
Volunteering
Help make your Craggin’ Classic a success by volunteering!
We rely heavily on the support of volunteers to help us with the execution of this event, whether it be helping with check-in, set up and tear down, or selling raffle tickets! Learn more and sign-up to volunteer by emailing [email protected].
Calling all DJs and musicians!
Do you want to share your music with the community?! We're looking for musicians and DJs to support the NRG Craggin' Classic by volunteering their musical skills.
If you are interested, email us at [email protected].
Additional Information
Parking
Parking is limited at the event location, and we encourage everyone to carpool! Only registered participants with a camping pass will be allowed to park on-site. Please be sure to park on gravel surfaces only to prevent erosion and damage to the forest floor!
Dogs
Dogs are allowed but highly discouraged. Dogs MUST BE LEASHED and ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES. Those who violate this policy may be asked to leave the event.
Lodging
Camping at the AAC’s NRG Campground is extremely limited! Only those who have purchased a camping pass for the event can camp on-site. However, there are many other camping and lodging accommodations in the area. Check out this list for our recommendations.
Accessibility
We genuinely want everyone to feel comfortable and participate fully in our event. However, specific accommodations will be determined by the events' venue, location, and other factors. Have questions about the accessibility of the venue, clinics, or event? Please reach out to the event coordinators directly at [email protected].
To learn more about the accessibility of the New River Gorge National Park, click here.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Craggin' Classic, please contact [email protected].