- Message From The Chair:
This last weekend, Jeff Porucznik (SLCA Projects Chair) and I attended the Access Fund's 2010 Local Climbing Organizations Spring Summit down in Red Rocks. It had been a long time since I had attended a summit, and I was impressed with how far LCO's have come. Read more...
- Wasatch Canyons Tomorrow Survey:
Just another reminder to fill out the third and final round of the Wasatch Canyons Tomorrow Final Surveys, and thanks to all of you that have taken the time to participate in the previous surveys. Envision Utah has narrowed it down to the brass tacks, and now is the time to make your voice heard. The next step will be a final report that will make recommendations in the development of the County's Master Plan. A fee system for the Cottonwoods is under consideration, along with the appropriation of the funds generated. Read more.... - Access Fund Award:
The SLCA has won the Access Fund's 2009 Stewardship Award! From their website:
Clif Bar and the Access Fund are proud to present the 2009 Stewardship Award to the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) for their dedication in restoring Ferguson Canyon. This year the Ferguson Canyon Adopt-a-Crag brought in over 100 volunteers who accomplished 7 different projects including trail maintenance, graffiti removal, and creation of belay platforms. We sincerely appreciate SLCA and all of its volunteers for their hours spent improving Ferguson Canyon. - Spring Fundraiser:
Please Save-the-Date for the first annual Black Diamond SLCA fundraiser celebrating the alpine spirit of Seth Shaw on Thursday May 20th, 2010. Stay tuned for more details. - Funds Raised, Thank You:
At the Black Diamond gear swap last week, the SLCA raised over $240 selling donated gear and coffee from a locally owned and climber operated coffee shop. Drop by and visit Kyle Dempster, grab a cup of coffee and chat about climbing at the coffee shop on 2000 E 3300 S. - Pete's Rock Clean-Up kicks off a busy season of stewardship opportunities:
On April 10th, 2010 we will start things off with a climber's clean-up at Pete's Rock just off of I-215. Fire pits will be removed and large amounts of garbage will be collected and hauled off. This project is a grassroots movement spearheaded by SLCA member Hilary Lufkin and we are excited to help her out in cleaning up one of the most visible climbing areas in the Salt Lake Valley. Also, on May 8th we will be returning to the LCC - Crescent Crack Buttress/Egg Trail and on June 5th it's back to Ferguson Canyon. More information on these events and more will be available on our Projects and Feedback forum as the dates get closer. - 3rd Annual Ogden Climbers Festival and Clean-up:
The weekend of April 9-10 is also the date of the 3rd Annual Climbers Festival. Slideshows Friday and Saturday night. Gear demos with the WSU Outdoor Program. Bouldering Comp on Saturday with an after-party at Roosters Brewery Saturday night. Most importantly, we could use your help at the Ogden Boulder Field Clean-up Saturday morning at 8:30am. The FrontRunner is an excellent route up to Ogden, or post on our forum to look for a rideshare. - On tour, Core:
On Thursday, April 22 the Salt Lake City premiere of Chuck Fryberger's CORE will include two showings at Brewvies. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. For more information see the Facebook invite or the Core website.
