Climbmax Sponsors: Fall Flash Fest 2009

Special Sponsor – Black Dome Black Dome is Western North Carolina's core climbing shop, independently owned by Mom and Pop for over 25 years. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, we are a full service gear shop staffed by outdoor enthusiasts. Wether you are looking for a spot to go ice climbing on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a quick trail to get your running fix in for the day, or a five day excursion into the Smokies, we've got you covered. Blue Water Ropes Blue Water Ropes – BlueWater traces its roots to a family-owned business that began manufacturing ropes and cordage in 1903. Our modern history began in 1969 when we manufactured the first American-made kernmantle caving rope. This rope went on to become the now famous BlueWater II +Plus™. The standard in quality and durability. EarthSports Design EarthSports Design – EarthSports Design makes what we think are some of the finest, most functional and most usable outdoor products around. From the design room to the production area, to the field – we take great care testing, abusing and assessing them. Our line features unique and interesting uses of materials and fabrics that are often carried over from item to item. One example of this is our Variable Tensioning system (VTS). VTS is an ingenious way of utilizing sophisticated materials to secure loads and eliminate excessive movement. Many VTS applications are adjustable and can easily be "tweaked" while on the go. Our hardware, materials and designs are all cutting-edge. We will have it no other way, because they are made for you, the outdoor enthusiast, who is often on the edge too. Evolve Sports Evolve Sports & Design Co. is a U.S. based climbing footwear company dedicated to creating cutting-edge performance climbing shoes and high traction footwear of the highest quality and providing unique and innovative products and services to the climbing community. Our climbing shoes are assembled in the U.S.A. We take pride in our world class research and development team that thoughtfully designs innovative products and continuously improves on our existing models. La Sportiva La Sportiva – Our mission is to bring you the best technical footwear to explore the outdoors. For 80 years we have been producing innovative footwear and we are looking forward to the next 80 years. Produced and designed in a small mountain town at the foot of the Dolomites, La Sportiva supports 140 families in a unique and enviable environment. Our products let you go where you dream to go, do what you dream to do and live how you want to live. Looking Glass Outfitters The staff at Looking Glass Outfitters are dedicated outdoor enthusiasts committed to providing quality gear for the outdoors. We are conveniently located around the corner from excellent rock climbing, camping, and hiking in Pisgah National Forest, Dupont Forest, and more. Since 1985, we've been providing gear for rock and ice climbing, backpacking, hiking, high-angle rescue and tree work for western North Carolina, Brevard and beyond. Misty Mountain Misty Mountain Threadworks has been building the highest quality climbing harnesses, bouldering pads and accessories for over 20 years. Our equipment is designed and constructed to be functional, comfortable, and durable, so you can climb with confidence and commitment. All of our harnesses are manufactured in our production facility located in the heart of the North Carolina Mountains. This allows quality to be monitored throughout the entire production process to ensure the quality and integrity of each product. Native Eyewear Native Eyewear – From summer boating to winter shredding, interchangeable lenses on the Native Eyewear Dash XP Polarized Sunglasses allow you to see clearly in any light. So iLL Holds So iLL is a leading hold creation company, making rock climbing holds for all who seek. We have been consistently birthing and shipping grips across the globe for six years steady. All So iLL holds are born, finished, and packaged by hand at our killer shop in Southern Illinois. So iLL is the proud parent of Environmentally Friendly Climbing Holds, Scented Grips, Black Light Intensive Holds, Bomber Urethane, and shapes that could send your mind to a psych ward. Our new prices and ease of shopping make So iLL a premium destination for your care. Patagonia Atlanta Patagonia is a designer of outdoor clothing, outdoor gear, footwear, and luggage. Patagonia specifically makes hard shells, soft shells, rain jackets, ski jackets, ski pants, organic cotton clothing, sportswear, travel clothing, Patagonia fleece, technical Regulator® fleece, Synchilla® fleece, Capilene® underwear, Capilene Baselayers (and base layers), luggage, packs, backpacks, totes, haul bags, rolling luggage, wetsuits, rashguards, board shorts, surfboard bags, hats, caps, visors, bucket hats, belts, socks, books, posters, flying discs, and Patagonia shoes.