Come join the SLCA and Kaya as we clean some down trees in the Gate Boulders Area.
6:00 -8:00 pm.
For this event, please keep in mind:
Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.
Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.
Come join the SLCA and Kaya as we clean some down trees in the Gate Boulders Area.
6:00 -8:00 pm
For this event, please keep in mind:
Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.
Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.
Kick off the summer climbing season! Join the SLCA and Springbar for a members only picnic. We will be grilling up the brats and serving drinks! Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP Today!
We are bringing the Access Fund’s Conservation Team’s professional trail crew back to the Wasatch for another work stint at the Gate Buttress! We need your help! This project will be focusing on trail improvements to the Fin at the Gate Buttress in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We will be focusing on reducing erosion and soil loss as well as delineating the trail to keep climbers from unintentionally crossing private property.
What: Little Cottonwood Canyon Adopt a Crags
Where: Meet at Gate Buttress Parking Area
When: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates:
Saturday, May 10
Saturday, May 24
For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind:
Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.
Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.
Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!
Can’t make it out on Saturdays for the official Adopt a Crags? Volunteers are welcome to join the Conservation Team Thursday - Sunday from May 1 to June 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to stewardship@accessfund.org.
Please fill out the following three forms before attending
Alpenbock Loop Historical Hike
Tour Date: 📅 May 13, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Join us for a 1.5-hour interpretive walking tour of the Alpenbock Loop in Little Cottonwood Canyon—the first recreational climbing area in the U.S. listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This one-mile loop explores the roots of climbing in the Wasatch, honoring the pioneering climbers of the 1950s and the conservation values and climbing culture that continue to define the canyon today.
Meeting Location: 🚩 LCC Park & Ride — 4385 Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Sandy, UT 84092 (We will depart near the restroom area.)
Led by the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA), this one-of-a-kind experience invites participants to reflect on the intersection of outdoor recreation, environmental ethics, and cultural preservation in one of America’s most iconic climbing destinations. Whether you're a climber, a history buff, or simply curious—come walk the loop and discover the stories behind the stone.
What to Know Before You Go
Length: ~1.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate due to rocky terrain; a shorter, flatter option is available upon request
Not recommended for those with balance issues, leg injuries, or very young children
Bring: Water, sun protection, clothing layers
Wear: Closed-toe shoes with good rubber soles and long pants (for ticks & poison ivy)
Wildlife caution: Be aware of rattlesnakes, ticks, and uneven footing
Restroom reminder: Please use facilities beforehand and secure valuables—vehicle theft is a known issue in the canyon
By attending, participants accept the risks associated with outdoor physical activity.
Please reach out to advocacy@saltlakeclimbers.org if you have any questions
More details about the Historical Climbing Areas found HERE
We are bringing the Access Fund’s Conservation Team’s professional trail crew back to the Wasatch for another work stint at the Gate Buttress! We need your help! This project will be focusing on trail improvements to the Fin at the Gate Buttress in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We will be focusing on reducing erosion and soil loss as well as delineating the trail to keep climbers from unintentionally crossing private property.
What: Little Cottonwood Canyon Adopt a Crags
Where: Meet at Gate Buttress Parking Area
When: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates:
Saturday, May 10
Saturday, May 24
For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind:
Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.
Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.
Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!
Can’t make it out on Saturdays for the official Adopt a Crags? Volunteers are welcome to join the Conservation Team Thursday - Sunday from May 1 to June 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to stewardship@accessfund.org.
Please fill out the following three forms before attending
Please swing by to enjoy a free cup of coffee from Alpha Coffee and to learn more about SLCA’s events, stewardship, and advocacy efforts to protect Wasatch climbing.
Were: Mule Hollow Trailhead parking at the North East corner of Storm Mountain
Proceeds of this event go towards SLCA’s mission and initiatives. You've got 24 hours to climb as many routes as possible! Starting at 4pm on April 11th and going to 4pm on April 12th, you & your climbing buddies will climb as many routes as you can.
Presented by Mountain Hardware and hosted by the SLCA and Gnarly Sports Nutrition. A benefit showing for the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance to support advocacy and stewardship of Wasatch climbing.
This symposium is an opportunity for our community of route developers and those interested in this topic to come together for dialogue to help garner consensus surrounding ethics and best practices for route development in the Wasatch.
