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Docs rant thread 11-Jul-2006 At 12:54:32 PM Juffries

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As someone who is new to climbing, I think the new Burnley facility is fantastic because it gives experienced climbers somewhere to train and beginners somewhere to go to meet other climbers and to learn. The input of all the sponsors and contributors is greatly appreciated.

I think its only natural that those who are interested in climbing would gravitate to such a location, but I agree that it doesn’t need a ‘hard sell’. People who have an interest in climbing, beginners and experienced climbers alike, will find out about Burnley easily enough.

If people are so worried about the impact of beginners and newbie’s, take the time to talk to them and educate them. Give them good advice and point them in the right direction, encourage them to look into the VCC and Cliff Care and learn respect for climbing ethics and the crags.

With that in mind if I ask for advice from experienced climbers, I would hope I am being provided with the best advice, rather than being told something for the sake of some corporate sponsor (as appreciated as their sponsorship is).