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https://linktr.ee/climbgneiss The WMCC recognizes that the various types of climbing (i.e. traditional, sport, and bouldering) are all valid.

The WMCC builds grassroots support for climbers concerns and promotes the natural resources of Western Massachusetts for outdoor recreation through environmental stewardship and education. The WMCC does not seek to promote one type of climbing over another, but rather strives to preserve the unique character of climbing that has developed within each of the climbing areas in Western Massachusetts.

09/04/2026

Reminder: Nominations for the board of directors are due Sept. 9th!

Who can make a nomination? Any WMCC member can nominate themselves or any other WMCC member.

For more information and to make a nomination, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/8uMdzFP8bZ21QR4E7

09/03/2026

We're almost there! Help us finish up the belay platform at the South Wall - Hanging Mountain's newest crag.

You don't need any prior experience - just plenty of psych.
Find more info and sign up here: https://forms.gle/bJ23YZ2XcPgg3DRr6

08/30/2026

Next time you’re at Hanging Mountain, check out the new sign for the Corps Wall!

What’s cool about this sign? The Army Corps of Engineers are proud of our partnership for this special resource and wanted to make a sign featuring both of our organizations’ logos. It took several years to formalize this partnership, but hard work and persistence on both sides meant we were able to reopen climbing access to this amazing wall.

The WMCC is working to build partnerships with other organizations to secure climbing access in other areas as well. We can’t just do this with a few volunteers; we need all climbers to demonstrate that we are a responsible user group that takes care of the areas we recreate, follows guidelines, and respects closures if closures are in place. It’s up to all of us to prioritize long term access over a single day of climbing.

08/20/2026

Join the WMCC board of directors at Four Star Brewery on Friday, Oct. 16th!

There will be a short presentation about the new parking lot updates and a discussion about access to a place we know and love, Farley Ledge.

There will be wood fired pizza by Flis Market and Four Star Brewery will donate $1 to the WMCC for every beer sold that night. We can't wait to see you!

08/07/2026

We just renewed our affiliate partnership with the ! The Access Fund provides vital support for Local Climbing Organization's like us; from expertise and legal advice, to grants and the Climbing Conservation Loan program that made it possible for us to purchase Hanging Mountain and the Rock Property where we will build the new Farley parking lot. The Access Fund also advocates for climbing at the national level, ensuring that we can continue to climb safely on our national public lands.

Make sure to support the Access Fund as you do your local climbing organizations. We have a joint membership program which makes it easy to do both - just make sure to choose the Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition when you check out.

Pic 1: Access Fund's Affiliate Partner Logo
Pic 2: A visit from the Access Fund's Conservation Team to Farley back in the early years of the WMCC.
Pic 3: Stephanie holding the Climbing Conservation Award from the Access Fund for the WMCC's work to protect Hanging Mountain.

08/06/2026

Are you artistically gifted and a supporter of the WMCC? We would love to feature new original art on our t-shirts. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] in PDF, JPEG, or PNG format until September 30, 2026. We will feature these original designs at fall events and they will be available to vote on via Instagram poll. Please no AI-generated images.

07/18/2026

Do you or someone you know love climbing and are interested in supporting the WMCC's mission to protect our local crags and help shape the future of the WMCC? We are looking for passionate community members to bring fresh perspectives, strong ideas, and a collaborative outlook to the table. Whether you're a longtime supporter or new member, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities of board members:
Board members attend monthly board meetings, participate in fundraising, attend WMCC events, work with landowners and other stakeholders in order to protect access to outdoor climbing, and attend our annual board retreat in June.

Who can nominate a candidate?
Any current WMCC member can make a nomination by filling out the google form. You can either nominate yourself or someone else!

Who can be nominated?
Any WMCC member can be nominated. Nominees should have a basic familiarity with WMCC crags and local access issues. The current Coalition Board of Directors will review and approve the list of nominees prior to the election.

Nominations are due on Sept. 9th. The election will run from Oct. 1st -31st, 2026.

Make nominations through this google form:
https://forms.gle/D38KBhbiHKmux8PZ6

07/17/2026

We need your help to finish up work on the approach to a new crag at Hanging Mountain! The 'South Wall' is the next crag after the Beech and a lot of work has been done there already, but more steps and a belay platform are needed before this wall is ready for the public.

Join us this Sunday or on August 22. Volunteers will need to be prepared to do stonework on steep terrain.

Sign up in advance to get more details: https://forms.gle/XPGQ9yp2cPbtr8MBA

07/07/2026

The weather is finally looking good for our Sunbowl Trail day in Sunderland, MA on July 11th!

Join Ryan to finish up the belay platform for the climbs on the far left. Make sure to sign up in advance: https://forms.gle/Jk9baQUp6AD3z8sc8

Find all our events on our website: www.climbgneiss.org

07/06/2026

✅ Another successful WMCC board retreat! Thank you to the Northfield Mountain Recreation Center for hosting us in their lovely conference room. With a mix of old and new faces and lots of passion for working through access issues at places like Farley and Great Barrington, it’s clear the WMCC is healthy and thriving. Thank you to all the board members and volunteers who are working hard behind the scenes to make the big wins possible!

Address

PO Box 60284
Florence, MA
01062

Website

http://www.climbgneiss.org/

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