Making Our Voices Heard: A Big Step for Pittsburgh Climbing Access NOTE: The climbing at this site is not yet officially sanctioned. Please do not climb there or share its location with others. We are counting on the entire climbing community Read more…
See Below For: 8-27-25 Update on Continued Closure of SGL 138 and 51 to Climbing A helpful timeline of the history of climbing areas in State Game Lands 51 and 138 Links to previous SGL closure related posts made by SWPACC 8-27-25 Update on Continued Closure of SGL 138 and Read more…
Since 2020, the Southwestern PA Climbers Coalition has instituted an annual election program for its board of directors. The board is the governing body of the organization, responsible for carrying out SWPACC’s mission and managing its financial operations. Each year, a number of board terms expire, triggering a nomination and Read more…
Updates On The State Game Land Closure Posted November 21, 2024 Decision reached regarding closure of SGL 138 and 51 to climbing. This past weekend, SWPACC received word from Harrisburg that State Game Lands 51 and 138 will remain closed to climbing activities. This is per the recommendation of the Read more…
Breakneck Climbing Area – Fall 2024 – Update From SWPACC Over 70% of survey respondents who took our survey this year climb or want to climb at Breakneck – here is some important crag information and a few key point that are CRITICAL to keeping this climbing area open for Read more…
Members of both Access Fund and the American Alpine Club are in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with legislators to advocate for the passing of the Protect America’s Rock Climbing Act (PARC Act). If passed, the legislation would safeguard climbing in areas including Joshua Tree National Park, the Diamond on Read more…
Last week, SWPACC wrapped up voting for its annual board elections. Six seats on the board were available with eight candidates stepping up to serve. All joint members of SWPACC and Access Fund were eligible to vote. The newly elected board members are: Joel Brady Caleb Hills Valerie Kramer Makenzie Read more…
2023 Access Fund Climbing Advocacy Conference Nov. 10-11, 2023 The Record, Bentonville, Arkansas Last week, Ginette Walker Vinski (SWPACC Board President) and Caleb Hills (newly elected SWPACC board member and Access+Stewardship committee co-chair) joined with members of local climbing organizations from across the country for Access Fund’s annual climbing advocacy Read more…
JOIN THE SWPACC BOARD OF DIRECTORS! MEET THE NOMINEES SWPACC Board of Director Elections – MEET THE NOMINEES HERE. IMPORTANT DATES October 9 – Deadline to Submit Nomination November 2 | 7-9p – Annual Meeting & Elections (virtual) – RSVP TO THE MEETING HERE Candidates are highly encouraged to attend this Read more…
Breaking the Beta! A new microgrant program from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Climbers Coalition SWPACC’s microgrant program is designed to lower barriers to access in climbing in southwest PA. Climbing is a powerful sport. It can help us practice facing fear and challenge in a safe container, so that we can Read more…