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Rock The Quarry – Event Recap
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 Read more…
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Update on Continued Closure of SGL 138 and 51 to Climbing
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 Read more…
Announcements
Rock The Quarry – Call For Climbers!
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 Read more…
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2025 Earth Month Activities
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 Read more…
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11/26/2024: The results are in! Announcing new SWPACC board members
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, Read more…
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Decision reached regarding closure of SGL 138 and 51 to climbing.
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 Read more…
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Breakneck Climbing Area – Fall 2024 – Update From SWPACC
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 Read more…
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Technical Trails Workshop Recap
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 Read more…
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Access Notice! Temporary Closure at Schenley Pillar
October 11, 2024 Access Notice! Temporary Closure at Schenley Pillar SWPACC has received word from the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) that the Schenley Pillar is within the construction zone of the Charles Anderson Read more…
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SWPACC Elections – 2024
SWPACC Elections – 2024 JOIN OUR BOARD! Meet The Candidates In total, we received 10 eligible board nominations! Thank you all so much for being a part of this important process. Please take a moment to learn a little bit Read more…