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Join our board! Applications now being accepted!

Join our Board! Do you or someone you know have: a passion for climbing? an interest in giving back to the climbing community? a desire for hands-on experience with a nonprofit board? Please nominate yourself as a candidate for the SWPACC Board of Directors 2023 Elections! Six (6) of eleven Read more…

By admin, 3 weeksSeptember 4, 2023 ago
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Announcing new SWPACC grant opportunity to make climbing more accessible for all

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…

By admin, 3 monthsJuly 11, 2023 ago
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New Year, New Leadership

Hello, everyone! My name is Ginette and this month begins my first full year term as the new president of the board for SWPACC. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role, and humbled by the confidence my peers have placed in me. Thanks to our past president Joel Read more…

By admin, 8 monthsJanuary 21, 2023 ago
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With appreciation, Joel Brady!

Last month, Joel Brady called his final board meeting to order as founding president of the Southwestern PA Climbers Coalition. The Board elected new officers in December 2022, bringing one chapter to a close and opening a new one for the organization. Stepping into the role of President is (formerly Read more…

By admin, 8 monthsJanuary 19, 2023 ago
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Local climber seeks to elevate Latinx/Women climbers in new film project

Hey have you heard?  A member of our very own climbing community here in Southwestern PA, Elisa Varlotta, is raising funds to make a film about the women’s climbing community in Colombia!  The goal of this project is to give attention to underrepresented groups while also connecting communities from around Read more…

By admin, 10 monthsDecember 15, 2022 ago
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Call for Volunteers! Access Fund Conservation Team coming to Pittsburgh 9/8-11

Call for Volunteers! Access Fund’s Conservation Team is coming to Pittsburgh next week! Join in for multiple days of community, stewardship and climbing. Come lend a hand on Friday or Saturday for trail improvements and general crag cleanup in and around the Pittsburgh area. We need the help! Bring your Read more…

By admin, 1 yearSeptember 2, 2022 ago
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3 Rivers Outdoor Company selects SWPACC as Impact Partner

We are thrilled to be 3 Rivers Outdoor Co‘s Community Impact Partner for the second half of 2022! This is a great opportunity for SWPACC to raise some much needed funding and better connect with our community members. We were grateful to join members of the climbing community, along with Read more…

By admin, 1 yearJuly 18, 2022 ago
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IMPORTANT: PA Game Commission announces closure of State Game Lands 51 and 138 to climbing

On April 5, 2022, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced the closure to all rock climbing activities on State Game Lands 51 and 138 in Fayette County. The official statement indicates the reason for the closure is habitat preservation of “several rare, threatened or endangered plant and wildlife species.” Last week, Read more…

By admin, 1 yearApril 5, 2022 ago
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Help secure access to stellar climbing areas in Maryland: write a letter!

[Okay, actually, send an email 🙂 ] The Background The area known as Locust Grove, just outside of Cumberland, Maryland has a 40-50 year history of rock climbing, albeit as a “secret crag.” Over 70 routes exist on impeccable rock, half of which are fully equipped sport routes, some reaching Read more…

By admin, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2021 ago
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