Potluck BBQ & Outdoor Rock climbing at Great Falls
Sat, Jun 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Great Falls Park - McLean, VA
9200 Old Dominion Dr
It is that time of the year where the smell of burning charcoal fill the air plus whatever we put on the grill make our mouths salivate. There is NO cellphone signal at our designated climbing area so we won't get your texts or calls...Meaning: Be there on time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT - READ THIS BEFORE YOU RSVP This is NOT a teaching event, you must have previous rock climbing experience. I will provide the climbing ropes but you MUST own/bring your own climbing gear as helmet - climbing shoes- harness - belay devise ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BBQ potluck type of fest: Bring your mother's secret recipe to share. We will need a lot of refreshments like - water, sodas (NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED!) - All kinds of meat to grill - Vegetables and fruit - Desserts - Salads of all kinds - Plates, napkins, forks, trash bags, etc. (PAPER ONLY -NOT PLASTIC) - Grilling essential (charcoal, lighter, tools, etc.) - Ice cooler - Ice Please note what you'll be bring in the comments section below. All picnic tables and grills in the park are available on a first come, first serve basis. I will be there early to claim our spot. It will be the first one closest to the main water fall which is also the closest one to the trail to our climbing areas. Great Falls has a $15 x car, you can pay at the Ranger Station in cash - credit card or use a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Card We will climb from 9am to 2pm, after 2pm I will star removing the top rope set-up and some of you can start setting the food/grilling...everybody cooperation is require one or other way GPS Coordinates: 38.993293, -77.253990 How-where to find us: As soon you pass the park entrance fee station, take an immediate sharp right turn and keep going to the climbers parking lot at the very end. ------------------------------------------------ CARPOOL: Don't forget if you want a ride or are willing to offer a ride – be a friend to the environment, save money, and make friends by just posting a message! It'll save on park entrance fees too. Have a ride: Please post where you are coming from, what time, and how many spots you have. Need a ride: Post that you need a ride and contact any offers via e-mail for those that are offering rides.