Washington Climbers Coalition

VOLUNTEER

Working with land managers to take care of the places where we climb improves our climbing experience and helps them help us.

Stewardship

WHO WE ARE

We work with climbers, land managers, and partner organizations to take care of climbing destinations and preserve public access.

WHO WE ARE

SURVEY RESULTS

Read highlights from the Climbing Survey we conducted in 2019

2019 Climbing Survey Results

PART I and PART II (2MB Files, PDF)

ADVOCACY

With growing pressure on public and private land, Washington climbers need to work together or we will loose access to these places that are so dear to us.

Advocacy

REPRESENT

We enjoy remarkable freedom to explore coastal boulders, mountain crags, and desert bluffs. We must take care of these places and respect others to keep this privilege.

Represent

CLIMBING AREAS

Read about some of our favorite climbing areas and get a glimpse of the impact climbers who volunteer to take care of these areas can make.

Climbing Areas

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Testimonials

The success of the Matrix trail construction project is a model of how partnerships can benefit outdoor recreation and reduce resource impacts.

Ranger Mike Liu, US Forest Service

I was afraid to talk to the rangers but the WCC encouraged me to do so and now the rangers are working with me!

Gabriel Cisneros, WCC

The Clear Creek Road remains open because of advocacy and volunteer maintenance done by climbers. The WCC’s recent concrete repair to a hardened stream crossing came out really well. Thanks WCC!

Martha Rasmussen, Friends for Public Use

WCC is GREAT. I love working with the WCC and helping protect the crags that matter to me. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I see a direct impact of my contributions.

Marymaier,, WCC

Climbers have worked hard to help take care of Frenchman Coulee. Their raising of funds for a permanent toilet and their trailwork has really helped WDFW maintain this busy recreation area.

DFW Local Unit Supervisor Chad Eidson, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

ALERTS

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We just bought the Lower Lump at Index! Help us pay back the Access Fund loan

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Our Recent Projects

Planning your trip
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Black Lives Matter, Black Climbers Belong
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COVID-19 and WA Climbing
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2019 Climbing Survey Results
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Lost Ledge
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2019 Lost Ledge Bouldering Area Open
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March 1, 2019 Falcon Closure at Newhalem
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2018 Index Update
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2018 Larrabee State Park stewardship day
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Second Vantage Toilet Goes Live
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May 2018 Falcon Closure at Index
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National Trails Day at Three O'Clock Rock
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2018-19 Liberty Bell Conservation Initiative
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2017 Tieton River Stewardship Update
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2017 Stewardship in Frenchman Coulee
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2017 Climbing Management Plans at Beacon and Index
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May 2017 Falcon Closure at Index
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Miller River Bouldering
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May 2020 (Update) Equinox Access
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