Rocks and Fire

Phuket Gazette

DEEP-WATER SOLOING: Climbers from around the world plunge into the ocean after peeling off the unique overhang walls of Krabi. Photo: Jackie Duemler

KRABI: -- The world-class rock climbing walls in Railay Beach, Krabi across the bay from Phuket, will be the playground for seasoned and novice climbers alike at the Rock and Fire International Contest 2012 from April 28 to 29.

The government and private sector joint venture aims to promote and publicize rock climbing as a sport to tourists, both Thai and foreigners, to the region.

Featuring high, steep limestone cliffs standing over the waters of the Andaman Sea, Railay Beach is composed of challenging climbing walls and more than 600 rock climbing routes.

This year, the contest is divided into two main categories: Lead Climbing Marathon and Deep Water Soloing.

In addition, there is also the Fire Contest in Open Free Style category.

In the past years, Krabi’s Rock and Fire International Contest has received a good response and is well-known to national and international competitors.

For more information call Jane Railay Rock Climbing Club at 081797 2517; Krabi Tourism Association at 075 623 944; or Tourism Authority of Thailand, Krabi Office at 075 622 163.

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-- Phuket Gazette 2012-04-07

Wow. Looks cool. Thanks