Wisconsin Climbers Association

‼️ ⚠️ ACTION ALERT! If you love wilderness areas and backcountry climbing routes, please speak up by Sept 21!‼️⚠️

Last summer, thousands of climbers spoke up against plans to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which protects nearly 58.5 million acres of undeveloped national forest lands. Your voice made a difference then, and we need you to act again.

The US Forest Service has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement with a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, opening a public comment period through September 21.

Rescinding the rule would strip protections from nearly 45 million acres, threatening wild landscapes that include more than 10,000 backcountry climbing routes. There are better ways to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk without sacrificing these protections.

Registration for the annual BOULDER BASH bouldering competition is now open! Sign up today to reserve your spot! **New this year** Partner climbing! Choose to compete as an individual, part of a 2-person team, or part of a 4-person team.

The competition is Saturday, September 19 at Governor Dodge State Park. This is a fun weekend of climbing for boulderers of varying abilities, whether you're a beginner, just looking to climb for fun, or ready to crush the competition on the advanced climbs. We'll provide a bevy of bouldering pads - BYO if you have one!

Camping is also available. Sign up today on our website, https://www.wiclimbers.com/boulder-bash

Raise a glass to one of our own, Audrie Pelosi, at Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen with a beer brewed in her honor, and proceeds benefitting the WCA.

Climb on, Audrie.

Baraboo has always been a place that comes together—and here at Tumbled Rock, we believe beer is about bringing people together.

Our town was deeply affected by the loss of Audrie Pelosi, an avid climber, beloved wife, cherished friend, and valued member of our climbing family. We hope to honor her life and incredible legacy with our newest beer, Boulder & Braver.

Boulder & Braver is an American Cream Ale conditioned with passion fruit, Cara Cara orange, and pineapple.

Available beginning Tuesday, July 28.

Throughout the month of August, $1 from every pint sold will be donated to the Wisconsin Climbers Association in Audrie's honor.

The Wisconsin Climbers Association is a collective of advocates dedicated to serving as a voice for Wisconsin climbers. They work to foster connections among climbers, address access issues, and promote responsible stewardship of the land.

Please join us in raising a glass to Audrie, her family, and everyone whose lives she touched.

Save the date: Boulder Bash is back! Our annual bouldering competition returns Saturday, Sept 19 at Governor Dodge State Park! More information is coming soon.

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This annual competition is loads of fun for climbers at all levels. It’s a full day of climbing and community. Look for registration info soon!

Climbers, here's an opportunity to provide input on climbing in state parks and forests! (Plus information in general about our state park system.) Please weigh in, and voice your interest in climbing on DNR-managed lands!

Help shape the future of Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, recreation areas and trails!

We are currently updating the strategic plan for the Wisconsin State Park System, and we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts by completing an online survey. Responses will be collected now through Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Please note: public comments will only be accepted via the online survey.

Your input will be used to help identify issues and opportunities for the Wisconsin State Park System, as well as to set goals and direct improvements throughout the state. Feedback from you, our visitors and partners, is a vital tool for making decisions regarding priorities and actions over the next 10 years.

If you need the survey provided in a different format, please send us a DM.

Find more information on the strategic plan update, including a link to the online input survey and a copy of the most recent plan: dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/strategicplan

Photo Credit: Travel Wisconsin

Climbers, looking to get in a good workout while helping out Devil’s Lake State Park? We’re joining the Friends of Devil's Lake on Friday, July 10 for a project helping level out spots of the Balanced Rock Trail. Meet at the Steinke Basin parking lot at 9 am. Email [email protected] for more info.

Action Alert❗Secure the Future of America’s Climbing

Registration is now open for our annual Interstate Park Adopt-A-Crag Event - June 12th - 14th!

Four organizations. Three days. Two states. One great weekend.
The WCA is partnering with the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and Minnesota Climbers Association for a climbing + stewardship weekend at Interstate State Park! 🏕️

Here’s what’s in store:
🔥 Campfire, s’mores & beta sharing
🍳 Breakfast
🪨 Climbing
🌿 Stewardship
🎤 Presentations

Come for a clean-up, a day, or the whole weekend — however you show up, we’re glad you’re here. Limited camping available so registration is required.

More info + registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interstate-park-climb-camp-and-clean-up-registration-1987559199068

Questions? Email [email protected]

Learn more about Interstate: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/interstate

What does the WCA do? This 5-minute video shows you one of our stewardship projects in action! WCA represents climbers across Wisconsin and our mission focuses on climbing access, stewardship projects, and connecting the climbing community.

Thanks so much to John Seal for making the video and to Nic VZ for organizing the graffiti cleanup at Rib Mountain State Park last weekend! Thanks to everyone who pitched in!

Rib Mountain Graffiti Removal | Pyxis 12k Took my new Pyxis 12k on an impromptu shoot to test out it's capabilities in the wild! Shot entirely with a Canon 50mm T1.3

📣 Stewardship opportunity this weekend!! 💪

Come help us out for a workday at the Quarry at Rib Mountain State Park.

What: Graffiti Removal and Trash Clean-Up
When: Saturday May 16th, 9am-5pm
* 9am-11am - clean & scrub
* 11am-2pm - power wash & rinse
* 2pm-5pm - climb
* Meet/Park on Grouse Lane at 9

What to expect: Hike to quarry, locate graffiti and apply solvent, scrub with wire brushes, spray off with pressure washers/sprayers.

Materials: Wear old clothing and shoes you don't mind getting dirty.