News Release

Adaptive Outdoor Rock-Climbing Program, June 15

Rock climber participating in Adaptive Climbing program

NPS

News Release Date: March 29, 2024

Contact: Matt Hudson, 423-346-6294

Obed Wild and Scenic River is pleased to announce that it will be conducting an adaptive climbing program on Saturday, June 15. The program will be geared towards people with an amputation or limb difference. The goal is to improve accessibility to climbing for visitors with mobility challenges.

Group size will be limited to 10 participants and pre-registration is required. For those interested in registering for this free program or would like to learn more, call the visitor center at 423-346-6294.

This program is being made possible using grant funds from the National Park Foundation’s Park Ventures Program with the support of Paradox Sports, a non-profit provider of adaptive climbing programs.

“Our award-winning climbing programs have been highly effective over the last decade in helping visitors to connect to the Obed Wild and Scenic River. With these adaptive climbing events, we are excited to expand these opportunities even further,” said Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas.