Hoofer Mountaineering Club

Following the success of last year’s Devil’s Lake Centennial Climbing Challenge, Hoofer Mountaineering club has decided, once again, to organize a climbing fundraiser for Devil’s Lake. This year, the Devil’s Lake Century Climbing Challenge hopes to exceed last year’s $500 donation to the Friends of Devil’s Lake, a local nonprofit that supports activities and maintenance at Devil’s Lake State Park.

The goal of the event is to challenge individuals to explore and experience Devil’s Lake by attempting to climb 100 routes in 2012, and to give back to the area by supporting Friends of Devil’s Lake. There are three categories – top-rope, lead, and boulder. One hundred unique routes can be completed in one or more of these categories. You can keep track of your routes by downloading a scorecard here. While climbing 100 routes is the goal, it is by no means necessary for participation. The primary purpose of this event is to give back to Devil’s Lake and ensure access for future climbers.

With your minimum $35 donation, you will receive a 2012 Devil’s Lake Century Climbing Challenge t-shirt, as well as a booklet full of coupons from our sponsors including: Adventure Rock, Boulders, Wildside, Fontana, Marty’s Pizza, Erehwon Mountain Outfitters, Osprey, Marmot, Turner's Gym and Glass Nickel Pizza.

Check back often for updates! Registration will be opening in the coming week. For more information, please visit dlcc.wordpress.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Be sure to like us on facebook and follow us on Twitter! 

We had our second Devils Lake Marathon last week.  What a blast! 

This year the top scoring team, Lindquist & Hemken, did 20 routes - all roped, in contrast to the soloing that won the contest last year!  The second place team, Pueschel & Carpenter, did 15 routes, all led from the ground up, and the third place team Czaplewski & Goodspeed did 12 routes.

The details follow:

Plans are in the works for trips to Colorado and Wyoming!  If you are interested, come to a meeting!