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The Wasatch Mountains are a climber's paradise. Located within minutes of Salt Lake City, these mountains host an incredible variety of climbing terrain. From long, multi-pitch routes in alpine settings to a lifetime of bouldering, it can all be found in the Wasatch.

Unknown to most climbers however, is the patchwork of private and public lands that make up the boundaries of the Wasatch. From private property to wilderness, this variety of land ownership is almost as diverse as the rock types themselves. In the past, infrequent use of many areas kept access problems to a minimum. These days, pressure on the Wasatch canyons is at an all-time high, not only from climbers, but from a large pool of user-groups.

The Salt Lake Climbers' Alliance helps alleviate potential access conflicts that may arise in the future. Climbers should be leaders in the fight to preserve access to our canyons, since our sport depends upon the continued availability of these delicate resources.

You can contact us via email or by mail:
Salt Lake Climbers Alliance
PO Box 3403
Salt Lake City, UT 84110

Our Mission

The SLCA exists to promote climbing opportunities, preserve local access and encourage stewardship of the environment.

Our Board

  • Gwendolyn Adams - Community Outreach Email Address
  • Dustin Buckthal - Sponsorship Email Address
  • Dave Budge - Vice Chairman Email Address
  • Rob Candland - Computing Email Address
  • Mathias Goreham - Treasurer Email Address
  • Jonathan Knight - Chairman Email Address
  • Cynthia Levinthal - Events Coordinator Email Address
  • Jeff Porucznik - Projects Email Address
  • George Poulton - Access Email Address
  • Zac Robinson - Secretary/Media Email Address
  • Mike White - Rebolting Coordinator Email Address

Advisory Committee

  • Mike Beck (Nadesan Beck P.C.)
  • Dave Bell (Sego Realty L.C. & Bell Organic Gardens)
  • Josh Ewing (Love Communications)
  • Chris Grover (Black Diamond Equipment)
  • Jeff Pederson (Momentum Climbing)

SLCA Liaisons (Contact via the forum)

  • Jaima Andersen - American Fork Canyon
  • Jeff Baldwin - Castle Valley Bouldering
  • Ben Folsom - Ferguson Canyon
  • Mike Friedrichs - Maple Canyon
  • Steve Heath - Little Cottonwood Canyon Bouldering
  • Jim Knight - Rock Canyon
  • Shingo Ohkawa - Alpine Areas
  • Jason Shumaker - Big Cottonwood Canyon
  • Nathan Smith - Uinta Mountains
  • Paul Tusting - Uinta Mountains
  • Clay Watson - Little Cottonwood Canyon Routes

Our status

The SLCA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer run organization.

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