Our MissionWe are dedicated to securing and protecting open, public access to rock climbing in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky and promoting conservation of the environment on the lands where we climb.Our ValuesWe value the world class rock climbing opportunities found in and around the Red River Gorge as a national treasure deserving of our best efforts to preserve for all climbers to enjoy, experience, and appreciate. We also value rock climbing and other forms of human-powered recreation as being good for both individuals and local communities.Our VisionOur vision is to build and maintain a strong grassroots organization to provide the public service of ensuring that ample, quality outdoor rock climbing opportunities are available to meet the needs of current and future climbers. Recognizing that climbing access is a privilege, not a right, the RRGCC seeks to promote responsible climbing and strives to build and maintain positive relationships with public land managers and private land owners who have control over climbing areas.Our StrategyOur strategy is to first secure the highest quality climbing opportunities, whether on public or private land, then make climbing sustainable for climbers and the environment, and finally to provide exemplary stewardship of the natural environment on the lands where we climb. It is also our strategy to educate climbers about access issues, encourage them to take “ownership” (responsibility) for their behavior and its impact on access, and then to become “Citizen Trustees of Climbing” through direct participation.