The temps are starting to cool off and this fall is setting up to be super busy. Read on for more details. September 26 SLCA Adopt-a-Crag, Ferguson Canyon Every year the SLCA organizes an Adopt-a-Crag clean-up. Past events (like the one we did last year in LCC) have really improved our local cliffs. This year, we'll be working on Ferguson Canyon, one of the gems of Salt Lake - quick approach, great granite and shaded, classic routes. We'll be removing spray paint, repairing trails and building belay platforms to reduce erosion and improve the overall experience of climbers and hikers in the canyon. A light breakfast, lunch served by Sage's Cafe and a raffle are also planned. If you've attended an SLCA Adopt-a-Crag before, you know what to expect: good times, food, product giveaways from our sponsors and hard work. We have an amazing list of sponsors and you will not leave hungry or empty handed. This year's raffle promises to be awesome! A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing sponsors that have stepped up to support this event and local climbing! Lead Sponsors: Liberty Mountain, Black Diamond, The Front, Momentum, Rockreation Other Sponsors: Access Fund, Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, US Forest Service-Salt Lake Ranger District, Petzl, Evolv, Wild Country, DMM, Red Chili, Restop, IME, Sterling, Backcountry.com, Patagonia, Utah Mountain Adventures, Sage's Cafe, Beans and Brews Coffee House, Rock and Ice, Clif Bar, REI, Northern Rockies Section, American Alpine Club Register HERE. As an added bonus, the first 50 people to sign up will get day passes from The Front, Momentum AND Rockreation! If you have questions, or want to view more information, please visit our forum. October 9-11 AAC/SLCA Craggin' Classic Big Cottonwood Canyon As promised, we have more details on this event. Go to our Craggin' Classic page for the complete run-down of the weekend and to sign up. Come on out to the Wasatch for the 2nd Annual Craggin' Classic, a weekend of cragging, camping and celebrating with renowned professional climbers such as Lynn Hill, Steve House, Cedar Wright, Caroline George, Jasmin Caton, Kate Rutherford, Mikey Shaefer, Jim Donini, as well as a host of SLC's hard-pullin' super-locals. What's in store: Climbing: Sessions With The Pros and Locals Only Tours. Gear: Demo latest climbing gear from Black Diamond, Petzl and Scarpa Grub and Suds: Breakfasts, Dinners, Beer and Wine by local vendors Nightly Visuals: Slideshows by Steve House, Andrew Burr and Brian Smoot Music: Salt Lake City's Tolchock Trio and Use As Is SWAG: Limited edition event T-shirt and chances to win free gear! For the weekend the cost is $65 ($50 for AAC members). It's $25 at the door if you're interested in just attending Friday or Saturday nights' festivities. Sunday night's Film Festival at Brewvies is free (donations to the SLCA will be accepted). Calendar of events Sept 17-20 HERA Climb4Life Salt Lake Hosted by Black Diamond, the event raises money for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives. Be sure to check it out and support a good cause. September 17 Utah Avalanche Center 16th Annual Fundraiser The unofficial precursor to ski season along the Wasatch and the biggest fundraising event of the year for the Avalanche Center! Tickets here. September 30 Reel Rock Tour at The Tower Theatre The traveling film tour makes its annual stop at the Tower. Featuring the films Progression and First Ascent. Always a fun evening. Stop by the SLCA table and say hello. Thank you for reading, we appreciate your support!

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