Silver Mountain, MI Adopt a Crag
Oct
11
to Oct 12

Silver Mountain, MI Adopt a Crag

  • Forest Road 922 Nisula, MI, 49952 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Access Fund Conservation Team and the Upper Peninsula Climber’s Coalition at Silver Mountain, MI for some trail work!

Join us!

With support from Athletic Brewing Company, the Ottawa National Forest, and generous fundraising efforts, the Upper Peninsula Climbers Coalition (UPCC) has partnered with the Access Fund Conservation Team to improve climber access at Silver Mountain.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 - 18, 2025.

Meeting Time & Location: 

Meet at 9am at Silver Mountain, MI parking area. Work wraps up around 3pm.

Feel free to bring your climbing gear to get some post-volunteer pitches!

Project: We will work on building critical infrastructure to retain staging areas and create sustainable cliffside approach trails.

Camping: Limited camping is available at Silver Mountain.

Don’t see a date that works for you but still want to provide a helping hand? Our team works Thursday through Sunday each week they’re on the project and would love your help! Reach out to Access Fund to coordinate.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain karma points!

Work includes lifting and carrying up to 50-100 pounds, walking on unstable terrain, and being exposed to the elements (sun, rain, heat, cold, everything in between and beyond.)

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or or upccboard@gmail.com

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering. Volunteers also must agree to Access Fund’s Code of Conduct.

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Flat Rocks (Keller-Kirn) Adopt a Crag
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Flat Rocks (Keller-Kirn) Adopt a Crag

Join the Ohio Climbers Coalition for an Adopt a Crag at Flat Rocks (Keller-Kirn) climbing area in Lancaster, Ohio. Projects will focus on graffiti removal, trail development, and other area improvements.

Climbers will meet at the main parking lot area of Keller-Kirn before heading out to the climbing areas to start the workday. The OCC will supply some personal protective equipment that will be necessary for the workday (gloves, protective eyewear, and ear protection if needed), but attendees should come with closed toed shoes and clothes that they are comfortable working in. The OCC will supply extra water and snacks for volunteers to enjoy, but please bring a reusable water bottle to fill up.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep the following in mind:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Questions? Email courtney@ohioclimberscoalition.org.

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Silver Mountain, MI Adopt a Crag
Oct
18
9:00 AM09:00

Silver Mountain, MI Adopt a Crag

  • Forest Rd 922 Nisula, MI 49952 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Access Fund Conservation Team and the Upper Peninsula Climber’s Coalition at Silver Mountain, MI for some trail work!

Join us!

With support from Athletic Brewing Company, the Ottawa National Forest, and generous fundraising efforts, the Upper Peninsula Climbers Coalition (UPCC) has partnered with the Access Fund Conservation Team to improve climber access at Silver Mountain.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 - 18, 2025.

Meeting Time & Location: 

Meet at 9am at Silver Mountain, MI parking area. Work wraps up around 3pm.

Feel free to bring your climbing gear to get some post-volunteer pitches!

Project: We will work on building critical infrastructure to retain staging areas and create sustainable cliffside approach trails.

Camping: Limited camping is available at Silver Mountain.

Don’t see a date that works for you but still want to provide a helping hand? Our team works Thursday through Sunday each week they’re on the project and would love your help! Reach out to Access Fund to coordinate.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain karma points!

Work includes lifting and carrying up to 50-100 pounds, walking on unstable terrain, and being exposed to the elements (sun, rain, heat, cold, everything in between and beyond.)

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or or upccboard@gmail.com

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering. Volunteers also must agree to Access Fund’s Code of Conduct.

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Logtown Quarry Adopt a Crag
Oct
18
10:00 AM10:00

Logtown Quarry Adopt a Crag

  • Logtown Quarry Climbing Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Ohio Climbers Coalition and Wood County Parks in a trail day at Sawyer Quarry. Our priority is to remove etched graffiti from the bouldering wall. Please bring clothes for working outside in the rocks along with a change of clothes, and dust mask/respirator if you have one (dust masks provided).

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Robinson Bluff Adopt a Crag
Oct
19
11:00 AM11:00

Robinson Bluff Adopt a Crag

Please join Eastern Missouri Climbers Association on Sunday, October 19, 2025 for an Adopt a Crag!

The purpose of this event is to better the local crags. There are times when debris collects in holds, trails erode, or new trails need to be built, promoting better crags improves climber experience, and it's a fun way to experience new areas with others!

Volunteers will focus on a few tasks:

  • trail maintenance

  • route cleaning

  • boulder cleaning

  • campground maintenance

Schedule:

  • 11am meet near stairs

  • 11:15am-2pm break out into groups for different tasks

  • 2pm-til sunset free climbing for volunteers

  • Campfire and BYOB drinks after.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact nick.richards@emclimbers.com.

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John Bryan State Park Adopt a Crag
Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

John Bryan State Park Adopt a Crag

Join the Ohio Climbers Coalition for an Adopt a Crag at John Bryan State Park. This trail day will focus on improving trails and access to the established climbing areas. Post work, volunteers are invited to climb and enjoy a cookout to celebrate the important conservation work done John Bryan State Park!

Volunteers should plan to meet at the Wingo Picnic Area parking lot at 10am to complete waivers and gather supplies for the workday before heading out to the various worksites. The OCC will have some personal protective equipment available for volunteers to use (work gloves, eye protection, and ear protection if necessary), but please wear closed toed shoes and clothes that you are comfortable working in. The OCC will also have extra water and snacks to share during the workday, but please bring your own reusable water bottle to refill.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep the following in mind:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Questions? Email courtney@ohioclimberscoalition.org.

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Northwest Branch Adopt a Crag
Nov
2
8:30 AM08:30

Northwest Branch Adopt a Crag

  • Burnt Mills East Special Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Mid Atlantic Climbers Coalition in a trail day at Northwest Branch. Volunteers will be doing graffiti removal on boulders that were recently tagged, trail work, and trash cleanup.

Register now!

Where To Meet/How To Get There:

If using GPS, the parking area is located at Burnt Mills East Special Park. We will be meeting in at the trailhead in the far corner of the lot.

What to Bring:

  • Good sturdy boots

  • Long pants

  • Long sleeved shirt

  • Working gloves (if you have them)

  • Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact adoptacrag@midatlanticclimbers.org

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Workin’ on the Creekend 2025
Nov
7
to Nov 9

Workin’ on the Creekend 2025

Join the Access Fund Conservation Team for a weekend of stewardship, community, & climbing!

Workin’ on the Creekend is our most important stewardship event of the season, and we are looking for fellow splitter loving volunteers to help us out November 7th - 9th. During the day, we will be working to revamp the trails to the Tenderloins wall, and at night, join us for climbing and celebrating our incredible community with a Happy Hour, raffle, swag, and more!

As a thank you to all volunteers, they will receive FREE camping for the entire weekend, a 1-year Access Fund membership plus 2025 member t-shirt!

Join us!

Please meet at 9 am at the Beef Basin Bathroom parking area, ready to work outside in the sun for the day. The road to Tenderloins is rough and parking is limited, so we recommend carpooling. Happy Hour and camping at the Superbowl group site.

Please note - there is no cell phone service in Indian Creek, so please download information prior to arriving.


For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!


If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org 

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering. Volunteers also must agree to Access Fund’s Code of Conduct.

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Santee Boulders Adopt a Crag
Nov
8
9:00 AM09:00

Santee Boulders Adopt a Crag

Join the Allied Climbers of San Diego (ACSD) for a community clean-up at Santee Boulders!

What to Expect:
We'll be working together to clean up the area and do some paint removal to help preserve this beloved climbing spot, and give back to our outdoor spaces.

Meeting & Parking Location:
Please park at West Hills Park
8790 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please email margarita.bellah@gmail.com.

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Pictured Rocks County Park Adopt a Crag
Nov
8
9:00 AM09:00

Pictured Rocks County Park Adopt a Crag

Join the Iowa Climbers Coalition for an Adopt a Crag at Pictured Rocks County Park. This is a great opportunity to help maintain and improve the trails, ensuring that this beloved Iowa climbing area remains accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Work will begin at 9am underneath the main pavillion.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep the following in mind:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Questions? Email raudkashef@gmail.com.

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2026 Climbing Advocacy Conference
May
1
to May 2

2026 Climbing Advocacy Conference

Join us in Fayetteville, WV on May 1 and 2, 2026 for our annual climbing advocacy conference. Come learn the latest from national experts on protecting access to your favorite crags.

Each year, Access Fund unites the passionate leaders of the climbing advocacy community to celebrate our victories and tackle the challenges ahead. We bring together local climbing organizations, land managers, landowners, climbing gyms, gear companies, land trusts, and more to forge the future of climbing. Together, we rally for progress, ensuring that our beloved sport continues to thrive and inspire for generations to come.

This year, we’ll meet in the climbing hub of the New River Gorge to experience incredible sandstone climbing and discuss both regional and national access issues. Mark your calendars for 2 days of presentations, panels, and conversations on protecting America’s climbing.

More information here: https://www.accessfund.org/conference

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Diablo Canyon Adopt a Crag
Oct
5
9:30 AM09:30

Diablo Canyon Adopt a Crag

The New Mexico Climbers Resource and Advocacy Group (NMCRAG) and NM Mountain Club's Climb Section (NMMC), in partnership with Santa Fe National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management, are calling on all climbers to come volunteer for a work day!

With great privilege comes great responsibility. The canyon needs your love and care—trash is piling up, trails are wearing down, and belay platforms need stabilizing. Help protect climbing access to this incredible area! Make sure to wear long pants, work gloves, eye protection (sun glasses ok), and bring lunch, lots of water & sunscreen!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep the following in mind:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Questions? Email info@nmcrag.org.

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Silver Mountain, MI Adopt a Crag
Oct
5
9:00 AM09:00

Silver Mountain, MI Adopt a Crag

  • Forest Road 922 Nisula, MI, 49952 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Access Fund Conservation Team and the Upper Peninsula Climber’s Coalition at Silver Mountain, MI for some trail work!

Join us!

With support from Athletic Brewing Company, the Ottawa National Forest, and generous fundraising efforts, the Upper Peninsula Climbers Coalition (UPCC) has partnered with the Access Fund Conservation Team to improve climber access at Silver Mountain.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 - 18, 2025.

Meeting Time & Location: 

Meet at 9am at Silver Mountain, MI parking area. Work wraps up around 3pm.

Feel free to bring your climbing gear to get some post-volunteer pitches!

Project: We will work on building critical infrastructure to retain staging areas and create sustainable cliffside approach trails.

Camping: Limited camping is available at Silver Mountain.

Don’t see a date that works for you but still want to provide a helping hand? Our team works Thursday through Sunday each week they’re on the project and would love your help! Reach out to Access Fund to coordinate.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain karma points!

Work includes lifting and carrying up to 50-100 pounds, walking on unstable terrain, and being exposed to the elements (sun, rain, heat, cold, everything in between and beyond.)

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or or upccboard@gmail.com

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering. Volunteers also must agree to Access Fund’s Code of Conduct.

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Cunningham Falls Adopt a Crag
Oct
4
8:45 AM08:45

Cunningham Falls Adopt a Crag

Join the Mid Atlantic Climbers in a trail day at Cunningham Falls. We will be building a spur trail that leads to a boulder off of the Lower Falls Trail, which involves leaf blowing, bench cutting, rock and root removal, and tamping, as well as installing several hundred feet of reforestation fencing. The reforestation fencing helps to shut down rogue trails.

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Obed Wild and Scenic Area Adopt a Crag
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00

Obed Wild and Scenic Area Adopt a Crag

  • South Clear Creek Trailhead Parking (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the East Tennessee Climbers Coalition for an Adopt a Crag at Obed Wild and Scenic Area! Volunteers will spend the day working on clean up projects, trail maintenance, and erosion control! Bring sack lunch, snacks, water, long pants, closed-toed shoes, bug spray/sunscreen, climbing gear (there will be time for fun!), bowl/utensils for dinner (let’s reduce together). Dinner is provided for all volunteers.

Please park at the South Clear Creek Trail head then walk across the street to Lilypad Hopyard Brewery to get assignments.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep the following in mind:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Questions? Email audiesmith@aol.com.

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Birdsboro Rock Quarry Adopt A Crag
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00

Birdsboro Rock Quarry Adopt A Crag

Please join Birdsboro Area Climbers Association Saturday, September 13, 2025 for an Adopt a Crag!

Volunteers will meet at the Crusher Building at the Quarry and will spend the day doing graffiti removal, poison ivy removal, and trail building and maintenance. Lunch will provided!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact birdsbororockquarry@gmail.com.

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Pawtuckaway State Park Adopt a Crag
Sep
6
to Sep 7

Pawtuckaway State Park Adopt a Crag

  • Fundy Launch Road, Nottingham, NH 03290 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Rumney Climbers Association, Pawtuckaway Climbers Coalition, and New Hampshire State Parks for an Adopt a Crag at Blair Woods in Pawtuckaway State Park! Volunteers will be installing signs, building foot bridges, defining the trail, mediating water, and redirecting parts of the loop trail.

Timeline for Saturday & Sunday:

  • Sign in 8-9am

  • Work 9am-4pm

  • Post-work evening activities, raffle, and climbing!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep the following in mind:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Sign up!

Questions? Email jed@acmeclimb.com.

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Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag
Aug
30
9:00 AM09:00

Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag

  • 101 Peak View Dr Estes Park, CO, 80517 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and the RMC at the Thumb Open Space in Estes Park, CO!

The team will work on continuing to build sustainable infrastructure to the Thumb that is usable by electric wheelchairs and people with disabilities.  The team will be working on widening switchbacks, adding drains, rerouting steep sections, and creating stones structures.

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Index Adopt a Crag
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Index Adopt a Crag

  • Doolittle Pioneer Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and Washington Climbers Coalition at Index, WA to work on the trails around Lookout Point and Private Idaho.

Meet at the main town park in Index (Doolittle Pioneer Park) at 8:30am to sign waivers and perform safety checks before beginning work at 9am. We are asking that people please park at the Heybrook Ridge Trailhead and only park in town if this lot is full. Carpool if you can!

Work will go until 3 pm. We are looking for up to 12 volunteers each day to join us in caring for this great crag! If you have a "Waitlist" registration, we will reach out if a volunteer can no longer attend. Otherwise, please do not attend with a "Waitlist" ticket as we'll be at capacity from our "Volunteer" registrations.

Join us!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Please leave your furry friends at home, no dogs will be allowed at the worksite.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@washingtonclimbers.org

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver and sign our Code of Conduct prior to volunteering.

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Index Adopt a Crag
Aug
2
to Aug 3

Index Adopt a Crag

  • Doolittle Pioneer Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and Washington Climbers Coalition at Index, WA to work on the trails around Lookout Point and Private Idaho.

Meet at the main town park in Index (Doolittle Pioneer Park) at 8:30am to sign waivers and perform safety checks before beginning work at 9am. We are asking that people please park at the Heybrook Ridge Trailhead and only park in town if this lot is full. Carpool if you can!

Work will go until 3 pm. We are looking for up to 12 volunteers each day to join us in caring for this great crag! If you have a "Waitlist" registration, we will reach out if a volunteer can no longer attend. Otherwise, please do not attend with a "Waitlist" ticket as we'll be at capacity from our "Volunteer" registrations.

Join us!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Please leave your furry friends at home, no dogs will be allowed at the worksite.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@washingtonclimbers.org

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver and sign our Code of Conduct prior to volunteering.

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Exit 38 Adopt a Crag
Jul
26
to Jul 27

Exit 38 Adopt a Crag

Join the Conservation Team and Washington Climber Coalition at Exit 38 outside of Seattle, Washington.

The team will work in conjunction with Washington State Parks to complete a multiyear project stabilizing staging areas at Substation and connecting to the Iron Horse trail. They will build stairs and retaining walls in an effort to make this popular crag sustainable.

Join us!

Meet at 8:30 AM at the Substation parking lot. Work wraps up around 3 PM. 

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@washingtonclimbers.org.


All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver and sign our Code of Conduct prior to volunteering.

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Exit 38 Adopt a Crag
Jul
19
to Jul 20

Exit 38 Adopt a Crag

Join the Conservation Team and Washington Climber Coalition at Exit 38 outside of Seattle, Washington.

The team will work in conjunction with Washington State Parks to complete a multiyear project stabilizing staging areas at Substation and connecting to the Iron Horse trail. They will build stairs and retaining walls in an effort to make this popular crag sustainable.

Join us!

Meet at 8:30 AM at the Substation parking lot. Work wraps up around 3 PM. 

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@washingtonclimbers.org.


All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver and sign our Code of Conduct prior to volunteering.

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Interstate State Park Adopt a Crag
Jun
27
to Jun 29

Interstate State Park Adopt a Crag

  • Interstate State Park Rd (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date!

Three organizations. Two states. One great weekend.

Please join the Minnesota Climbers Association, the Wisconsin Climbers Association, and the Twin Cities American Alpine Club for a fun weekend of stewardship and climbing.

Come for the weekend or a day. A group site is secured on the Wisconsin side for Friday and Saturday nights. This is a fantastic way for climbers new to our amazing community to get involved and connect with other like-minded adventurers.

++Schedule of Events++

Friday, May 30th

  • Get a jump start on the weekend!

  • Evening bonfire in camp

Saturday, May 31rst

  • Breakfast: Fuel up for a day of adventure with a hearty breakfast from 7 am to 9 am.

  • Stewardship project to be determined (MN or WI): 9am to noon

  • Afternoon community climbing!

  • Evening bonfire in camp.

Sunday, June 1rst

  • Breakfast: Fuel up for a day of adventure with a hearty breakfast from 7 am to 9 am.

  • Stewardship project to be determined (WI or MN): 9am to noon

  • Afternoon community climbing!

Whenever you arrive - please fill out a free climbing permit for Minnesota!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact plenz0017@gmail.com.

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The Powerlinez Adopt A Crag
Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00

The Powerlinez Adopt A Crag

  • Powerlinez Saltbox Parking Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Torne Valley Climbers' Coalition on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 for a day of trail maintenance and crag clean up followed by a BBQ and climbing!

Timeline:

  • 9am: Meet at the Saltbox parking area on Torne Valley Road for registration and check-in.

  • 10am – 1pm: Trail maintenance and crag clean-up.

  • 1pm – 2pm: BBQ (in Salt Box parking lot).

  • 2pm – 5pm: Social climbing and bouldering.

What should I bring?

Make sure to bring the usual outdoor essentials: water, sunscreen, bug spray, and snacks. Work gloves, rakes, buckets, and other yard tools will be provided – but if you have your own, please bring them. And don’t forget your climbing gear!

Ready to register? Email Jon Crefeld at jcrefeld@gmail.com.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please remember:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain karma points!

  • ​​Although we'll be outside, if you are feeling ill or have had any recent exposure to Covid please reconsider and stay home to rest up!

If you have any questions, please contact jcrefeld@gmail.com.

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He Mni Can (Barn Bluff) Adopt a Crag
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

He Mni Can (Barn Bluff) Adopt a Crag

  • 315 4th St W, Red Wing, MN 55066-2504, United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join the Minnesota Climbers Association for the 2025 Ḣe Mni Caŋ Adopt-a-Crag.

Meet up in Red Wing at the trailhead of Ḣe Mni Caŋ (also know as, Barn Bluff) at 10:00am on Saturday, June 7th.

Come prepared for a day outside. Bring your climbing gear for some après work sends. This is a fantastic opportunity for new climbers to get involved in our vibrant and growing climbing community.

They’ve been working with the city and they have identified a few goals of the day:

#1 – Buckthorn Remoival – Removal of buckthorn from around the quarry area, and the trail up to the bluff. Move buckthorn debris to the park entrance with city-provided tarps.

#2- General trash pick up - focusing on areas adjacent to Highway 61

We are guests here. Say "thank you" to our hosts, The Bdewakantunwan Dakota and the city of Red Wing, by helping out on this day of stewardship.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact plenz0017@gmail.com.

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Gate Buttress Adopt a Crag
May
24
9:00 AM09:00

Gate Buttress Adopt a Crag

Join the Conservation Team and SLCA at Gate Buttress in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT!

The team will work on the approach to The Fin on the west side of the Gate Buttress property in order to reduce erosion and soil loss as well as delineate the trail and keep climbers from unintentionally crossing church property.

Meet at 9am at the Gate Buttress Parking area. Carpooling is recommended as it is a small parking lot. Work wraps up around 3pm.

Join us!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or SLCA.

All volunteers must complete an Access Fund waiver and SLCA waiver prior to volunteering. Volunteers also must agree to Access Fund’s Code of Conduct.

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Gate Buttress Adopt a Crag
May
10
9:00 AM09:00

Gate Buttress Adopt a Crag

Join the Conservation Team and SLCA at Gate Buttress in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT!

The team will work on the approach to The Fin on the west side of the Gate Buttress property in order to reduce erosion and soil loss as well as delineate the trail and keep climbers from unintentionally crossing church property.

Meet at 9am at the Gate Buttress Parking area. Carpooling is recommended as it is a small parking lot. Work wraps up around 3pm.

Join us!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or SLCA.

All volunteers must complete an Access Fund waiver and SLCA waiver prior to volunteering. Volunteers also must agree to Access Fund’s Code of Conduct.

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Mad River Gorge Adopt a Crag
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

Mad River Gorge Adopt a Crag

Join the Ohio Climbers Coalition for their first Adopt a Crag of the year at Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve. OCC will have tools and some personal protective equipment to use (work gloves, eye and ear protection), but all volunteers should wear closed toed shoes and clothes that you are comfortable working in as you will be hauling tools and supplies down into the gorge and working with hand/power tools during the construction process.

The plan is to start construction of a belay platform and stairs at a new area near the old go kart property that the Clark County Park District acquired last year.

Volunteers should park and meet at the old go kart property (this is the area directly across from C&S Tree Service on the same side of the road as the main Mad River Gorge park entrance) at 10am.

If the event has to be cancelled due to weather, they will post information on their social media pages (so please make sure to let them know if you are planning on attending).

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep the following in mind:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Questions? Email steve@ohioclimberscoalition.org.

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Mt. Erie Adopt a Crag
Apr
19
9:00 AM09:00

Mt. Erie Adopt a Crag

  • Ray Auld Drive Anacortes, WA, 98221 United States (map)
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Join the American Alpine Institute on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 as we work to help maintain and improve the park’s trails used by climbers and hikers alike. We will be working on trail maintenance through picking up trash and trimming vegetation on the trail. Please bring gloves and garden sheers if possible.

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WinterFest 2025 and Ice Climbing World Cup
Feb
22
to Feb 23

WinterFest 2025 and Ice Climbing World Cup

  • Longmont Climbing Collective (map)
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Tis the season of ice climbing! Join us at Longmont Climbing Collective February 22-23 for WinterFest 2025 and Ice Climbing World Cup. 100 athletes from 25 countries will go head-to-head for lead and speed titles, and in between the competition, enjoy local food and craft beer at the vendor village—be sure to stop by the Access Fund booth to say hello!

Dates:
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Sunday, February 23, 2025

Saturday Agenda/Times
Sunday Agenda/Times

Tickets:
General Admission Tickets are FREE

VIP are available for the ultimate WinterFest experience

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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival at Boulder Theater
Feb
17
to Feb 19

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival at Boulder Theater

  • 2040 14th Street Boulder, CO, 80302 United States (map)
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Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, coming to Boulder Theater February 17th - 19th. Stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes, and be a part of the gripping adventures waiting for you in this year’s Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour.

From exploring remote landscapes to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films selected for the 2024/2025 World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze you.

Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. For more information, visit https://www.z2ent.com/events/detail/banff-2025-bt. This stop on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is hosted by Access Fund.

Dates:

  • Anytime - Switzerland
    Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park this segment will highlight the fact that good times are at the core of it all. Leave your preconceptions behind and join the revolution, as these women prove they're not just riding – they're reigning.

    109 Below
    A tale of resilience, grit and elite rescue volunteers going out of their way to save the lives of strangers, 109 BELOW traces how an attempted rescue on Mount Washington in 1982 changed not only the course of two climbers’ lives - but also the lives of the rescuers who attempted to save them, and the future of prosthetics, forever. 

    River Mamma
    River Mamma follows Elisha McArthur, a lifelong raft guide and single mom and her relationship with her teenage goth daughter, Charlotte, who has no interest in rivers at all.

    The Streif
    As a child, East Tyrolean Fabio Wibmer cheered along with the ski stars as they raced down the Streif. Now the 28-year-old mountain bike and YouTube star himself conquered the legendary Streif with his bike and created a homage to the most notorious downhill route in the world with his video.

    Wolf of Wingsuit
    The beautiful and towering mountains of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, are a paradise for BASE jumpers and wingsuit professionals seeking thrills during the off-season. Avalon, an American wingsuit pilot, and a Filipino-Australian documentary filmmaker unite to capture Avalon's audacious quest to leap from the mountainside as many times as humanly possible.

    Keep It Burning
    The Karakoram is the wildest mountain range in the world and Nameless Tower beckons to climbers who approach. Edu Marín, his brother Alex and father Novato attempt the second free ascent of Eternal Flame 33 years after the first ascent by Wofgang Güllich and Kurt Albert, and 13 years after Alex and Thomas Huber’s first free ascent.

    Home from Home
    A glimpse into the lives & hearts of some of the best Japanese free skiers in the world. Home from Home explores the intersection between these Japanese athletes and where they now call home.

    The Bird in My Backyard
    The Bird in My Backyard follows a window salesman turned hummingbird expert as he documents the secret lives of the hummingbirds that nest in his urban backyard.

    House Of Bliss
    House of Bliss documents the making of a shelter situated somewhere on the
    border between reality and imagination. A private world of contemplation and
    quiet relief from the outside world. Shot in 6 days when the waves were flat, its aim was to be an exercise in playful creativity, personal freedom and middle age fort-making.

    Undamned
    After witnessing a massive fish kill on her ancestral home waters, Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the generations-long destruction wrought by the Klamath River dams. Undammed follows her journey to free the Klamath, from testifying before Congress to passing down fishing traditions within her young family.

    Welcome to the Pit
    In 2011, Steve Matthews had a bright idea. With his kids completely hooked on snowboarding, he rallied a few friends and set out to build Yellowknife’s first and only rope tow.

  • Anytime - Utah
    In Utah's rugged, arid landscape, a new era of female freeride mountain biking is born. Follow four trailblazing women as they carve unprecedented lines and push the limits of what's possible, inspiring a generation of riders to come

    Farming Turns
    Chris Rubens was living the dream. As a professional skier, for years he travelled the globe in search of the best skiing, until an expedition to Greenland brought the reality of climate change and his impact into sharp focus. Forced to confront his footprint and values, he takes action, risking his career as an athlete to become an organic farmer in a quest to foster a stronger, more sustainable community and connection to the mountains.

    Dropping Molly
    Follow Molly Mitchell's roller coaster journey to climb Crank It, one of Colorado's most dangerous routes. After breaking her back on the climb, Molly must face her rocky mental health and embark on a journey of therapy, self discovery, and growth.

    Soul Flyers - The Longest Line 
    Fred Fugen, Vincent Cotte and Aurélien Chatard perform the longest terrain-flying wingsuit line in history, traveling an incredible 7.5km over the stunning landscape of Mont Blanc. The trio jump in formation from a helicopter just above the summit, passing mountaineers, glaciers, ice cracks and cliffs as they sped their way to a world record in just 3:05.

    Footprints on Katmai
    Inspired by the sketches in his late grandmother’s sketchbooks, artist and filmmaker Max Romey retraces her travels to the remote beaches of Katmai, Alaska. There he joins a group of marine debris experts and discovers there’s a lot of people making footprints on Katmai without ever visiting.

    The Last Observers
    For decades, every third hour around the clock, every day of the year, Karin Persson and Lennart Karlsson have gone outside to observe and record the weather. At one of the last manual weather stations on the planet, there are no days off.

    Ian
    Meet 72-year-old Australian climber, Ian Elliott. Ian's extraordinary climbing ability defies age stereotypes, showcasing his resilience and challenging societal perceptions.

    A Team Sport
    Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to shatter records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to wear the Triple Crown of ultra-running, winning three iconic 100+mile races back-to-back in one summer. But who is the team behind Courtney and her remarkable success?

  • Anytime - Cali
    For the most progressive rider in the sport, Emil Johansson's frontier is truly defined by breaking new ground for what is possible on a bike. Their goal for a film segment: to not be held back by any limitations other than himself. In order to achieve this, he needs a perfect canvas - the right dirt, conditions, build crew, landscape and of course, time.

    Jamrock: The birth of Jamaican rock climbing
    Kai Lightner, a 12-time national US climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change" embarks on a transformative mission into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.

    Going East
    Max Kroneck, Joi Hoffmann, Silvia Moser, and Loïc Isliker embark on a very special ski trip. In Going East, the four freeriders set out to discover the best ski descents of Eastern Europe – relying solely on public transport. Armed with a handful of train tickets, they venture into uncharted terrain, meeting local freeriders who guide them to their favorite lines in their home mountains. It’s a journey into the unknown, filled with hours of uncomfortable train rides, surprises at every turn, and constant new experiences in unfamiliar mountains — mountains that seem far away but are, in reality, so close.

    Eliot Jackson - Drop The Mic
    Eliot Jackson has sneaky superpowers. He is one of the most badass riders to ever scrub-whip a mountain bike.

    Canyon Chorus
    Set against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world-record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate and his friends reflect on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community.

    2 Legs is 2 Easy
    Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never known what it is like to have two legs, but that hasn’t prevented him from doing anything and everything he’s ever wanted as an outdoor athlete.

    Reel Rock: Jirishanca
    Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 6000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.

    Sliding
    A female athlete skips the crowded ski slopes to traverse the Swiss Alps on her sled...headfirst. text goes here

Times:
Doors - 6:00pm
Show - 7:00pm

Tickets:
$27 per night or $75 for all three nights

 

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Mount Woodson Adopt a Crag
Nov
9
8:00 AM08:00

Mount Woodson Adopt a Crag

Join the Allied Climbers of San Diego and Brown Girls Climb for a trail day at Mount Woodson. We will focus on cleaning the trailhead and the climbing area. All materials and PPE will be provided, plus some snacks!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please email margarita.bellah@gmail.com

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Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag
Nov
2
9:00 AM09:00

Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag

  • 101 Peak View Drive Estes Park, CO, 80517 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and the RMC at the Thumb Open Space in Estes Park, CO!

The team will work on continuing to build sustainable infrastructure to the Thumb that is usable by electric wheelchairs and people with disabilities.  The team will be working on widening switchbacks, adding drains, rerouting steep sections, and creating stones structures.

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