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Docs rant thread 10-Jul-2006 At 3:52:48 PM drdeviousii

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> Dear climbers,
>
>Burnley has been open a little over 2 months now, so it's definitely time for a little bit of a >review, and a debrief on where we are at.
>
>We have received nothing but positive feedback regarding the presence of the bouldering >walls, and the people using them. I thought you should all be aware of this feedback. Well >done to everyone that has been using the wall for representing our climbing community in >such a positive light, and for being so welcoming of newcomers. You should also know that >the local residents are thrilled to bits about the walls, and have not felt any annoyance in >terms of too many cars parked at the front of their homes.
>
>In other news, a combination of local support, a constant stream of climber traffic, and >perhaps a little bit of respect regarding the efforts you have put in to build your walls, has >meant that the bouldering walls have, thus far (touch wood!) enjoyed a vandalism and >theft-free existence. Yay!
>
>Our dream of expanding the climbing community by means of using Burnley as an open >invitation to "come and try" is definitely now coming true. Loads of beginners are having a >crack at climbing at Burnley in their runners – and we have noted many of them coming >back multiple times. We have kept a close eye on how these people are going on the routes >we have provided, and have plans in place to add a new climb to the 30 degree wall that >assists them with the transition into the world of overhanging terrain.
>
>Bogong Equipment - one of Burnley's sponsors - has noted a distinct increase in the >number of beginners coming into the store to purchase climbing shoes (such beginners >have indicated to Bogong that they started climbing at Burnley). This is also fantastic news >– we are really pleased that Bogong's support of the project is now paying off, and that the >newcomers Burnley generates are finding their way to such a great store, where they can >get fantastic advice on their intended purchase.
>
>Well done to everyone once again. Let's keep this great networking up. Let's keep referring >newcomers who are keen to acquire climbing shoes and chalkbags on to Bogong >Equipment, and let's keep making the newcomers aware of the existence of climbing gyms >in Melbourne (specifically our sponsors - Hardrock in Nunawading, and the Victorian >Climbing Centre in Seaford) so they can try some nice tall climbs, as a contrast to their >bouldering experience at Burnley.
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>A huge thankyou to everyone once again for helping make Burnley so successful.
>
>Best wishes,
>
>Jacqui Middleton
>BURNLEY PROJECT
>The Victorian Climbing Club working with Parks Victoria