Adventure WV was recently the host of a fantastic event: The Reel Rock 8 Film Tour.
In mid-November, The Metropolitan Theatre on High Street was
buzzing with the kind of energy you can only feel at a gathering of people who
are excited about something. Two-hundred and thirty members of the outdoor
community flocked through the theatre’s glass doors and gazed at the totally
sweet raffle items, which included a Fixie bike, Petzl headlamps and chalk
bags, a GriGri2, Evolv Cruzer shoes, and much more. There was even a bike valet service, provided
by Positive Spin, which was one cool way that Reel Rock was environmentally and
cyclist friendly; cyclists’ bicycles could be locked and attended for free
until the owner was ready to ride off into the distance. Matt Shreve,
previously mentioned badass (also my current office buddy – I’ve upgraded to a
desk), was the emcee of the event and gracefully handled a few minor technical
difficulties. He also tossed out cool door prizes, including t-shirts, hats,
and Nalgene bottles, and was looking pretty fly wearing a newsboy cap.
The films’ coolness levels were right on track with that of
the prizes. Even more than just "cool," I found the films to be really inspiring as well. The lineup included The
Sensei¸Spice Girl, Stonemasters, and High
Tension: Ueli Steck and the Clash on Everest. Each film highlighted a
different aspect of the climbing world and culture. I also
was amazed to find that Reel Rock Film Tour is showing not only all over the
US, but all over the world! I’m glad that Morgantown and Adventure West
Virginia got to be a part of such a large-scale, global, outdoor-based event.
In addition to awesome prizes and incredible films, Reel Rock
was extra special because a little over $1,800 was raised for outdoor organizations within the
Morgantown community! The Chris Schwer Memorial Scholarship Fund and Coopers
Rock Foundation each received $864 from the event, and Positive Spin made $72
from their bicycle valet service!
Thank you so much to everyone who made Reel Rock possible
this year. This was the first year a screening had been shown in Morgantown,
but I think the event received so much support that it will hopefully happen
again next year. In the meantime, spread the word! And let us know in the
comments if you attended, and what you thought about Reel Rock!
Olivia J
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