SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Flash Foxy mini fest • red river gorge • may 16-18, 2025
*Please note schedule is always subject to change.
Schedule
*All programming is for registered festival participants only, unless otherwise noted.
*Clinics are subject to limited attendance.
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*PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.
9:00AM - 10:00AM • CLIMBER COFFEE + MEETUPS
Meetups
10:30AM-5:00PM • GO CLIMB!!!
We will help organize carpools and meetup groups at 10:00AM @Lago Linda Hideaway
5:30PM – 9:00PM • REGISTRATION
Evening programming will take place @@Lago Linda Hideaway
5:30PM – 10:00PM • OPENING PARTY
Pizza Party!
Board Games
S’mores + Mocktails
Garment + Gear Glow Up Station
Flash Foxy Sparkle Station
Buy raffle tickets
7:00PM – 8:00PM • WELCOME PRESENTATIONS
Welcome with Cat Runner, Flash Foxy Mini Fest Coordinator
Land Acknowledgment with
Climber Ethics Presentation with the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition
8:30PM – 10:00PM • DJ DANCE PARTY
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*PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.
*All Saturday events will take place or meet @Lago Linda Hideaway.
8:00AM – 12:00PM • REGISTRATION
8:00AM – 9:00AM • HOT BREAKFAST + coffee provided
9:00AM – 10:00AM • MORNING WORKSHOP - tbd
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10:00AM • GROUP PHOTO!!!
11:00AM – 5:30PM • CLINICS (+$95, registration required)
Meet @Lago Linda Hideaway at 11:00AM.
11:30AM • MEETUPS
Meet @Lago Linda Hideaway at 11:30AM.
Meetups
11:30AM - 4:30PM • TIME TO CLIMB
5:00PM – 6:00PM • GROUP COOKING/DINNER - Chili night!
Flash Foxy will provide some community ingredients and cooking items.
Mocktails!
6:00PM - 7:00PM • EVENING WORKSHOP -
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7:00PM - 9:00PM • SOCIAL HOUR/BOARD GAMES
7:30PM - 8:30PM • FIRESIDE CHAT (PANEL DISCUSSION)
8:45PM - 9:45PM • RAFFLES!!!
Winners announced!
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*PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE IS IN-PROGRESS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED AS PROGRAMMING IS CONFIRMED.
7:30AM – 8:30AM • LIGHT BREAKFAST + COFFEE provided
8:00AM – 9:00AM • COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
9:00AM • STEWARDSHIP SEND-OFF
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9:00AM – 12:00PM • STEWARDSHIP PROJECT with the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and Muir Valley
free + open to the public
registration required
Meet @Lago Linda Hideaway
12:30PM – 6:30PM • CLINICS (+$95, registration required)
Meet @ crag parking lot
Instructions will be sent via email.
1:00PM – 5:00PM • TIME TO CLIMB
Big thank you to our sponsors + partners for making the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival possible <3
Keep scrolling for schedule details!
FRIDAY
MAY 16
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
UNOFFICIAL START OF THE FESTIVAL
Come for the coffee, stay for the beta from the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition, chat with the RRG Climbing Stewards about local climbing ethics, and meet some of our community partners!
Great opportunity to meet new climbing partners for the weekend or to join a meetup!
Friday Meetups:
Learn more about meetups here!
Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.
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Groups will meet @Lago Linda Hideaway at 10AM to figure out carpools and head to the crag.
We’ll have leaders for several Community Partner Meetups. We also encourage participants to form their own meetup groups based on shared interests. To minimize impact, please keep your crew to < 10 climbers. Got more friends? Start another crew and head to another area to climb!
Please note these are NOT guided programs.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Our lovely volunteers will be here to greet you and check you in for the OFFICIAL START OF THE FESTIVAL!!! Remember, you must check in at registration before you head into the Opening Party and you’ll need to wear your wristband for the entire weekend! You will need to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination at check-in.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
After you check in come join us for snacks, drinks, and entertainment!
• Grab a slice of pizza and join the party!
• Make a s’more (or two) and play some community games
• Put on some glitter, paint your nails, and make a friendship bracelet at the Flash Foxy Sparkle Station!!
• Lee County is a dry county. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or given out. Enjoy an Ale 8 or mocktail!
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: • Lago Linda Hideaway
Our evening programming begins with a welcome with our Mini Fest Event Coordinator, Cat Runner and is followed by a land acknowledgement with tbd
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Location:Lago Linda Hideaway
We will have a brief presentation on local climbing ethics with the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition. We appreciate your help in making this festival as low-impact as possible by following LNT principles and local best practices.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
saturday
MAY 17
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
MENU: Assorted Fresh Fruit, Bagels + Cream Cheese. Freshly Brewed Local Coffee and Orange Juice.
Eggs and other community ingredients provided by Flash Foxy for group cooking.
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Our lovely volunteers will be here to greet you and check you in! Remember, you must check in at registration before you attend any official festival events and you’ll need to wear your wristband for the entire weekend!
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Climbing shoes, climbing harnesses, and more will be available for demos all weekend!
Climbing Harnesses: tbd
Climbing Shoes: tbd
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
After the morning workshop, DON'T GO ANYWHERE! We'll take a group photo! It’s a v cute festival memory that we 10/10 recommend sticking around for.
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Location: various crags
Clinics have limited spots and are for registered participants only. We'll make announcements about where to meet your group after the panel. All Saturday clinics will meet at the Lago Linda Hideaway Pavilion.
Saturday 1-day Clinics:
Find out more here!
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Location: meet at Lago Linda Hideaway Pavilion.
Not taking a clinic? Join a FREE Community Partner Meetup!
Saturday Meetups:
Learn more about meetups here!
Please note: Meetups are not guided or instructional in nature. They are opportunities for participants to meet each other and find new friends to climb with. Meetup leaders will be familiar with local climbing. We encourage all participants and meetup leaders to make informed risk decisions and have conversations about risk and experience with all new climbing partners. Remember, climbing is inherently dangerous and you are responsible for your own safety.
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Location: various crags
Carpool with your pals or join a Community Partner Meetup and head out to the crag!
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Don’t like your demos? Want to try something else? Bring back demos from today and take another chance to try before you buy!
Climbing Harnesses:
Climbing Shoes:
Approach Shoes:
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Location:Lago Linda Hideaway
Grab your pots and camp stoves to cook dinner together!
Some community ingredients and cookware will be provided by Flash Foxy.
Lee County is a dry county. Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or given out. Enjoy an Ale 8 or mocktail!
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Join us for a silly games and celebratory fun! Compete with your community members at Game Night for a chance to win free raffle tickets.
Group games aren’t your thing? Feel free to sit back and watch the chaos unfold!
Board games provided by Flash Foxy
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Join us for a panel discussion with four climbers with diverse experiences moderated by Flash Foxy Program Assistant, Lu Gondim de Alencastro.
Panelists: TBD
Topic: TBD
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Tickets will be sold Friday evening and all day Saturday. Amazing prizes from our sponsors! Proceeds will be split between the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and Friends of Muir Valley. Must be present to win.
sunday
MAY 18
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
MENU: Yogurt, Granola, Oatmeal, Hard Boiled Eggs, Fresh Fruit, Local Baked Goods, Coffee + Tea
*Gluten free and vegan options available. It is up to individuals to make their own decisions regarding food sensitivities; we cannot guarantee that there is no cross-contamination.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway Pavilion
Join us for a community conversation about climbing ego, grades, and climbing joy.
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Location: Lago Linda Hideaway
Our stewardship lead will give us some safety reminders, pass out tools, and make sure everyone has signed their waivers for the Stewardship Project!
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Location: various, meet at Lago Linda Hideaway Pavilion
Join us for one of our fav parts of the weekend, our MASSIVE Stewardship Project! We think it's necessary and important to give back and take care of the lands on which we recreate. We hope that you will join us in blowing away our community partners with how many of our attendees care about taking care of these lands.
There will be multiple projects to choose from. You must register with the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition or Muir Valley on Friday or Saturday.
Big thanks to our community partners who help us make sure that our projects run smoothly:
Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition:
Muir Valley:
*This event is free + open to the public. If you are taking a SUNDAY CLINIC: Make sure you sign up for a stewardship project near your clinic location!!!
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Location: Clinics will meet at crag parking lots. Please check your email for more information from your instructors.
Clinics have limited spots and are for registered participants only. You are responsible for getting to your clinic meet up location. Meetup locations will be sent via email directly from your instructor/guide team. Make sure you sign up for a stewardship project near your clinic location!!!
Sunday 1-day Clinics:
Find out more here!
Climbing Areas
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Google Maps: Motherlode Parking Lot
Bald Rock Recreational Preserve (BRRP) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to the Red’s iconic Motherlode. This area also hosts other popular areas like the Chocolate Factory and Hazel Hollow. You’ll find a host of climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.14d here.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, turn right onto KY-52 E. Continue for 2.4mi and turn left onto HWY 498. After 1 mile turn left onto Bald Rock Fork Rd, which will be a gravel road on your left. From KY-11, turn right onto Hwy 498. After 1mi, you can take a slight right toward Hopewell Church or continue on Hwy 498, round a corner, and turn right onto Bald Rock Fork Rd (gravel road).
All cars will enter the area via a steep hill. There are three parking lots at the base of the Motherlode hill. There is a top lot on the left side before you enter the steep hill, recommended for 2WD cars. -
Google Maps: Motherlode Parking Lot
Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (Motherlode entrance) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to some of the Red’s most popular areas like Drive-By, The Gallery, and Purgatory. You’ll find a host of climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.14d here.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, turn right onto KY-52 E. Continue for 2.4mi and turn left onto HWY 498. After 1 mile turn left onto Bald Rock Fork Rd, which will be a gravel road on your left. From KY-11, turn right onto Hwy 498. After 1mi, you can take a slight right toward Hopewell Church or continue on Hwy 498, round a corner, and turn right onto Bald Rock Fork Rd (gravel road).
There are multiple parking areas depending on which crag you are going to. All cars will enter the area via a steep hill. Once at the base of hill, continue down the road to the parking lot for your crag. There is a top lot on the left side before you enter the steep hill, recommended for 2WD cars.Do not block oil machinery.
Parking lots:
Flat Holler Parking Lot Crags: Velo, Throwback, The Lumber Yard, The Getaway, The Shipyard
Sore Heel Hollow Parking Lot Crags: Curbside, The Gallery, Left Field, Volunteer Wall, The Playground, Bronaugh, The Mega Cave, North 40, Purgatory, Courtesy, Rival, Shady Grove, The Shire, What About Bob
Drive-By Parking Lot Crags: Drive-By, Chica Bonita, Bob Marley
Note: Sore Heel Parking Lot is only recommended for 4WD/AWD cars with substantial clearance. There is an access trail off of the main road to hike back to these crags. -
Google Maps: Far Side Parking Lot
Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve (Coal Bank entrance) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to some of the Red’s most popular areas like Darkside, Solar Collector, and Gold Coast. You’ll find a host of climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.14d here. Gold Coast also has some great entry-level trad for you crack climbers.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination, ranging from short and flat to uneven. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and head North toward Mountain Parkway. Continue for 5.4mi. Once you pass the Marathon gas station, prepare to turn left in about a mile onto Hwy 1036 toward Peaceful Valley Resort. This road will change from pavement to gravel. Continue on this road for approx 5mi. When you see a black tank on the left side of the road, turn right onto the next gravel road.
It is recommended to approach via Fixer Rd, not Cave Fork via Ashland Camp Rd. There is a central parking area for all crags. 4WD/AWD highly recommended for access.Do not block oil machinery.
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Google Maps: Miller Fork Recreational Preserve
Miller Fork Recreational Preserve (MFRP) is owned by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and home to popular areas like the Infirmary, Fruit Wall, and Camelot.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: 4WD/AWD highly recommended for access. River crossing required if approaching from Beattyville and navigated via Holly Rd.
From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 N towards Mountain Parkway. Continue for approx 5mi and turn right onto Shoemaker Rd. Continue on Shoemaker Rd for 3.5mi. You’ll pass a house with a lot of equipment in the yard, a 35mph speed limit sign, and possibly pigs (beware, they’re free roaming). Be prepared to take the middle driveway once you round the corner; the descent is steep at first.Do not block oil machinery. Please do not park on Shoemaker Rd.
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Google Maps: Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Muir Valley Nature Preserve is operated by the Friends of Muir Valley and hosts the highest concentration of climbs in the 5.2-5.10a range. Climbing access to this area costs $15 per car.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. The North trail includes a significantly steep wood staircase. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway for 5.8mi. Take a slight right onto KY-715. Continue for 2.6mi then take a right onto Big Andy Ridge Rd (JCT 2016). After .8mi take a left onto Fincastle Rd.
This climbing area is access-friendly to 2WD vehicles.
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Google Maps: Muir Valley Nature Preserve
Graining Fork Nature Preserve (Roadside) is a privately owned and operated crag. Permits are required for access and must be requested in advance. Popular routes include Roadside Attraction, Return of Chris Snyder, and Ro Shampo.
Approach + Trail Surface: Park in the gravel lot shared with Hop’s Fork Restaurant and cross the road. Follow the short trail to the cliffline.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11N and drive toward Mountain Parkway. Park in the lot shared with Hop’s Fork.
This climbing area is access-friendly to 2WD vehicles.
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Google Maps: Ash Branch Climbing
Ash Branch is a newly-developed, privately-owned crag near Muir Valley. This area gets morning sun to full shade. Routes are new, so expect some choss. Helmets are recommended.
Approach + Trail Surface: From the parking area, find the green rules sign and hike downhill on the wide gravel path. Cross the creek and head uphill, turning left at the arrow. Trail reaches the cliff to the right of Humanoid. Go left for Humanoid- routes are still listed left to right.
Directions: From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway for 5.8mi. Take a slight right onto KY-715. Continue for 2.6mi then take a right onto Big Andy Ridge Rd (JCT 2016). After .8mi take a left onto Fincastle Rd. Look for a gravel drive on the right with a wooden sign that says ‘Ash Branch Climbing’ approx .2mi after turning onto Fincastle Rd. Descend the steep hill from there, taking a hard left at the bottom to find parking.
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Google Maps:
Nada Tunnel Access
Sky Bridge Rd AccessThe Northern RRG hosts the majority of the Red’s trad climbing, but also some classic sport. This is where you’ll also find the Red’s first classified rock climb, Caver’s Route, and the uber classic Bedtime for Bonzo 2-pitch romp. Climbing is within the Daniel Boone National Forest and managed by the US Forest Service.
Approach + Trail Surface: Trails vary based on destination. Trails between climbing areas are mixed terrain including exposed rocks, loose sand/dirt, and mud. Please use Mountain Project or a guidebook to gauge the trail to your specific destination.
Directions: There are two ways to enter the DBNF Scenic Loop which is the main access road for the majority of crags in the North. From Lago Linda, get onto KY-11 and drive toward Mountain Parkway. If you are entering via Nada Tunnel, pass under Mountain parkway and turn left onto KY-15N. After 2.2mi, turn right onto KY-77N. Note: Nada Tunnel can only accommodate cars in one direction at a time. You may have to wait as cars pass through. To enter via Skybridge Rd, take a slight right onto KY-715 as if you are going to Muir Valley. Continue for 18mi and take a right onto Sky Bridge Rd.
Parking spots are pull-offs from the main road, paved and 2WD friendly.
Make sure to fill out your waivers!
Venues
+ Accessibility
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All primary festival activities (opening party, workshops, board games, panels, dinner) will be held at wheelchair accessible venues and will have accessible bathrooms. The Fireside Chat will take place adjacent to the Pavilion, in a flat grassy area.
ASL interpreters can be coordinated upon request. Please email events@flashfoxy.com to discuss your needs.
Approaches differ by climbing area. Details about approaches can be found below, or can be found on Mountain Project.
Have an accessibility concern? Reach out to events@flashfoxy.com and we’ll see how we can help!
We are always working to make the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival a more inclusive and welcoming space, please let us know what we can do to make our event more accessible for you. Unfortunately, we are not always able to arrange accommodations, but we will do our best and will provide honest answers about the our event spaces, staff capabilities and the activities that take place at our festivals. Thank you for learning and growing with us!
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Google Maps: Lago Linda Hideaway
About the venue: All of our programming, with the exception of clinics and our stewardship projects, will take place at Lago Linda Hideaway. Workshops, demos, board games, and Sunday morning’s community conversation will take place under their big pavilion. Field games and Saturday’s Fireside Chat (Panel) will take place in the grassy open space next to the pavilion. The Shake-Out Lounge is located next to the Pavilion and is a comfortable indoor space with outlets, free WiFi, and tables. NOTE: The Shake-Out Lounge will be open to other campers at Lago Linda Hideaway during the festival.
Bathhouses are located at the front of the property near the Café and by the Bertie Branch primitive camping area.
The roads through Lago Linda are gravel, and these serve as major pathways to and from. The campground where we will be staging is the flattest location and is a combination of grass and gravel. The terrain still undulates but not nearly as much as the other surroundings. Cars can access almost any single nook and corner of the camp ground.
Directions: Take the Exit 33 toward Slade. Turn right onto KY-11 and continue for 14 miles. Turn right into Hwy 498, continue for 2.5 miles. Turn right onto KY-52 W and continue for 2.4 miles. Turn left onto KY-399 S. Follow signs to Lago Linda. There is a large parking lot with marked accessible parking spaces available.