Advocates protecting outdoor climbing access & stewards of climbing resources in the Wasatch
Little Cottonwood Canyon is now a Historic Climbing Area
On August 5th, 2024, lower Little Cottonwood Canyon became America’s first recreational climbing area to be listed in the National Register of Historical Places!
This advocacy work celebrates the legacy of climbing in LCC that lives on today. Recognizing LCC climbing and its surrounding landscape for its historical value elevates the need to protect and preserve this special place in the hearts and minds of Utahns.
Stay tuned!
A gathering centered around the designation will occur September 25th, 2024 from 5:30-6:30PM in the Lower Little Cottonwood Park & Ride.
Option for a one-mile hike along the historical Alpenbock Loop to follow led by SLCA staff.
Press Release
A film that celebrates the history of Wasatch climbing and the legacy of those who did it first. We need your help and support to bring this story to the big screen!
Our geographic scope spans the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest from American Fork, to the Cottonwoods, the Uintas and some of the Manti la Sal National Forest including Maple Canyon.