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Recent Graduate Dies in Rock Climbing Accident

Recent Graduate Dies in Rock Climbing Accident

By Meredith Miller November 8, 2019

Michelle Xue (MSB ’19), 22, died from injuries sustained in a rock falling accident while rock climbing on Red Slate Mountain in Mono County, Calif., on Oct. 29.  Xue, who was originally from the...

FOLEY: The Science of Learning the Ropes

By Katherine Foley March 25, 2014

During spring break I discovered rock climbing, thanks to Georgetown’s Outdoor Education and a few extremely dedicated guides. At one point during one of my first ventures, I was about 30 feet in the...

Rock Climbing Gains Audience in Film Festival

By Lily Westergaard November 21, 2013

The national tour of the Reel Rock 8 film festival will screen a series of documentaries about rock climbing in conjunction with Georgetown's Outdoor Education Program and Club Rock Climbing Saturday...

Climbing Takes Hold in Turkey

By Matt Castaldo October 29, 2013

In a country known for its love of soccer, another sport has climbed into Turkey’s heart: rock climbing. I am currently studying abroad in a town called Alanya on the south coast of Turkey....

Tackle The Wild with Outdoor Ed

By Edward Lee and Edward Lee September 19, 2012

Classes have been in session for only a couple of weeks now, but for some students the stress is already piling up. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better way to relax and get in shape than by signing...

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