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On the 15th and 16th of November, Lebanon held it's first ever rock climbing festival, at the Amchit crag near Byblos on the Lebanese coast. The event was organised by Rock Climbing Lebanon, a local climber's organisation who are responsible for bolting most of the routes in the country.

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=68588

In reply to UKC News:

That crag looks mega!

In reply to UKC News:
I have been going to Lebanon since 2011
Here is some more information about rock climbing there.
http://www.r-a-d.org/?page_id=793

RAD has donated more than 1000 bolts , ropes , gear and a drill to RCL .
With the hope that quality routes would be established in Lebanon....

Actually 2 Welsh climbers visited this spring and establish some some the best lines and harest projects in the country .....

Frenchies Alex C. And Sam B. visited in 2010 and set up several hard lines in the 8 level. In the Holy Valley.
There are several Beginner areas also with good bolts and anchors , with some multi pitch lines even. That we're opened by French in 2000.

Saying that RCL is responsible for MOST of the routes is not accurate.

That being said the potential is mind boggling.

Will Nazarian

In reply to Wilburger:

I haven't read the piece yet, but out of interest was there a womens competition?

In reply to Al Evans: The piece is about 200 words, so not too much of a bind to get through!