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Adirondack Climbers' Coalition

The Adirondack Climbers' Coalition is an advocacy group dedicated to responsible climbing in the Adi

Specifically, the Adirondack Climbers' Coalition mission will:

• include all technical climbing pursuits (e.g., technical rock climbing, slide climbing,
bouldering, ice and mixed climbing, and technical mountaineering)
• work with land managers to:
∙ preserve access to cliffs, boulders, and slides
∙ maintain sustainable approach paths
∙ protect cliff tops and bases
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provide educational resources and historical information
• conserve and protect local flora and fauna and their habitat
• serve as a liaison between climbers, land managers, and policy makers
• prioritize and pursue land acquisitions important to climbers

06/16/2026

Thanks to Tad Welch for a great presentation at our second Adirondack Climbers Legacy Series! The adventure of climbing into the unknown, things not going to plan but still pushing through until getting back to the road and taking the scruffy nature of Adirondack climbing to international ranges, while also bringing some of the techniques from the international ranges here, were all highlighted in Tad’s excellent presentation.

The venue was packed and buzzing with excitement. It was great to see so many different generations of climbers all come together.

It’s inspiring to see the long friendships climbing makes! With Bill Widrig, Tad Welch, Jamie Savage and Pete Sayers showing the way (pic 2).

A big shoutout to the The Mountaineer for providing the venue and tons of raffle prizes. Also Mammut North America for providing a rope (that the winner of gave to Tad!).

Hope to see you at the next event!

06/10/2026

The ACC was very happy to again give the Route 73 Trailhead Stewards a tour of the popular Chapel Pond climbing areas and talk about climbing specific LNT. This was year three of a collaborative effort to give the Trailhead Stewards more knowledge about another recreational user group, besides hikers, they’ll interact with if stationed in the Chapel Pond area.

05/29/2026

We are pleased to announce that Tad Welch will be presenting at our second Adirondack Climbers’ Coalition Legacy Series event on Saturday June 13th 7pm at the Keene Valley Country Club!

Tad will be presenting on his role in establishing some 161 first ascents in the Adirondacks spanning 5 decades. Tad had a big hand in both the early and modern route development at Silver Lake. He also rope soloed the FA of Sole Fusion (5.10c) at Sugarloaf, which he used hardware store bought rivets for protecting the second pitch crux slab. This is one of many stories Tad may or may not reflect on during his presentation.  
This event is BYOB and BYOF.

There is a suggested $10 entry fee for the event. We will have several door prizes this time around.

8 Country Club Way, Keene Valley, NY 12943  Doors: 6:30pm
Presentation: 7:00pm

05/18/2026

A huge THANKS to all the volunteers who joined us for two days of trail work at Ragged Mtn!

We were able to complete two belay platforms and bench a significant portion of the approach trail. When this project is completed (estimated late summer ‘26), it will be the first time in the Adirondacks a trail has been officially purpose built to access a climbing area.

We’d also like to thank the and for supporting us in this project!

05/13/2026

The Adirondack Climbers' Coalition needs help!

We have a planned trailwork weekend at Ragged Mountain!

After connecting with the DEC and the Adirondack Mountain Club, we’ve got a plan in place to continue improving access to one of the Adirondacks’ unique climbing areas. This project is especially meaningful as it’s the FIRST trail in the region designed specifically with climbers in mind.

DETAILS:

📅 When? May 16 & 17
⏰ What time? 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 Meeting location: Start of Gulf Brook Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCFeEXz7YPbQnwu56

The will be joining us as we work to complete two belay platforms and continue trail benching near the cliff.

What should you expect?

The work site is about a 15-minute uphill hike from the parking area. We recommend bringing a backpack with everything you’ll need for the day so you don’t have to return to your vehicle. The work will be physically demanding, moving dirt, wood, and rocks.

What should you bring?

• Closed-toe shoes
• Durable clothing that can get dirty
• Work gloves
• Food and water
• Extra layers, sunglasses, medications, etc.

The ACC will provide all necessary tools, but you’re welcome to bring your own (shovel, pick mattock, rake, etc.).

📋 A few important notes!

• For safety reasons, participants must be 12 or older, and pets are not permitted
• Paperwork will need to be completed before work begins each day
• If you arrive late, expect an additional ~15-minute walk to reach the group
• Can’t stay the whole time? No problem—join us for whatever time you can
• This event is rain or shine. In the event of absolutely terrible weather, updates will happen via social media and email.

While the ACC won’t be organizing climbing during the event, you’re welcome to stick around and climb on your own afterward.

More info on the area: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/112080014/ragged-mountain

This is a great opportunity to give back to the climbing community, meet other local climbers, and help shape the future of access in the Adirondacks. We hope to see you out there.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out on socials, or shoot an email to [email protected]

03/30/2026

2026 Adirondack Cliff Closures:

⚠️ Starting April 1st, temporary cliff closures to protect peregrine falcon nesting sites will go into place.

🪶 As climbers, we're able to help protect this incredible species by avoiding sensitive nesting sites. Peregrine populations have seen a positive increase with the help of our community over the years. Let's keep up the good work!

📎 Head to our updated closure page via the link in our bio to plan your cragging days around the closures

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03/26/2026

The Adirondack Climbers' Coalition is looking for folks interested in being officers/board members! Please share with those you think may be a good fit for any of the following roles, of which all are volunteer-based:

🧗‍♀️ President -2027
⛰️ Vice President - Now
🧗‍♂️ Secretary - 2027
👣 Trail Work Coordinator - Now

The ACC has a lot of projects planned for the coming season, and filling roles will allow us to steward the lands we all love to recreate in.

If you or someone you know is interested, shoot us a dm, and we'll provide an email address for you to send information to.

12/08/2025

It's time for our Annual Public Meeting!

We’re holding our Annual Public Meeting at RockSport Climbing & Outdoor Guiding Center on Thursday, December 18th, from 7:30–9:00 PM. This meeting will be in person only, don't forget to bring a folding camp chair. We'll be giving updates on what the ACC has been up to in 2025, and talk about next year's plans for Adirondack climbing advocacy.

opens at 4pm on Thursdays. Bring a friend, arrive early, and get some climbing in before the meeting!

📍 Address: 54 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY 12804

Address

Keene Valley, NY
12943

Website

https://linktr.ee/ADKClimbersCoalition

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