4/27: Access + Stewardship Committee Meeting A&S meeting at East End Brewing, 7-8p Monday, April 27! We have a few “new” climbing areas coming online this year that we’ll be talking about and a couple more work days to plan. We’ll also be doing some climbing at Ascend Point Breeze Read more…
On November 17, roughly 30 SWPACC Members and other local climbers met for our Annual Meeting. It was a great opportunity to meet each other, socialize, and hear a brief year-in-review from SWPACC President, Ginette Walker Vinski. Congratulations to the new board members! Eli Boley Caleb Hills (returning board member) Valerie Kramer Read more…
Come hang out! Join members of the Southwestern PA Climbers Coalition on Monday, November 17 from 7pm-9pm at Velum Fermentation for an evening of celebration and camaraderie! An opportunity to meet each other and socialize, the meeting will also feature a brief year-in-review by SWPACC board president Ginette Walker Vinski Read more…
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…
Hello, SWPACC Community! We need your help to represent our community at this year’s Rock the Quarry, an event that brings folks together with music, food, and memories at the beautiful quarry along the Panhandle Trail. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate rock climbing to the public and help Read more…
In celebration of this Earth Month (April 2025!), we are hosting fun ACTIVITIES and a FUNDRAISER! FINAL FUNDRAISING RECAP APRIL 18 – MAY 5, 2025 17 NEW MEMBERS (goal was 10) – Incredible work! $557.50 RAISED (goal was $1,000, but we’re still very pleased!) – via donations and merch sales. ACTIVITIES 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…
SWPACC Volunteers getting their gloves dirty while moving mountains Technical Trails Workshop September 21, 2024 Ohiopyle State Park In Partnership With Access Fund Workshop Description and Project Key Accomplishments: The Southwestern PA Climbers Coalition (SWPACC), in partnership with Access Fund, the national climbing advocacy group, hosted this one-day workshop, 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…