Adirondack Climbers' Coalition

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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

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

10/29/2025

The first ACC Legacy Series event happened this past weekend!

Thank you to everyone who came out and listened to Jamie Cunningham's stories of early Adirondack rock climbing development and culture. We were able to raise over $1,000, all while connecting old generations with new, sharing stories all along the way.

A big thank you to local event sponsors , , and , as well as , Cascade Designs, , and for their giveaway support. We couldn't have done it without y'all. Another thank you to for the venue.

As a community, we can look forward to many more of these happening! The Adirondack climbing community is a strong one, and continues to grow. Click the link in our bio and become a member of the ACC if you haven't already. It's easy, free, and goes a long way!

10/20/2025

Want to a chance to win this 9.5mm Crag Dry 60m rope?

We’ll have raffle tickets available to win this, and other prizes, at the inaugural Adirondack Climbing Legacy Series featuring Jamie Cunningham this coming Saturday 10/25 6pm-10pm at in Lake Placid NY.

*Must Be Present To Win

10/01/2025

The Adirondack Climbers’ Coalition is happy to announce that we are hosting our inaugural Adirondack Climbing Legacy Series Event on Saturday, October 25th, 6-10 pm upstairs at Smoke Signals restaurant in Lake Placid, NY!

Jamie Cunningham was a very active member of the climbing community in the High Peaks region during the early 1980’s. He’ll be sharing stories and giving us a look at what the local climbing scene was like during his time here.

We’ll be having a contest for who can climb the most routes on Saturday, October 25th, that Jamie was involved in the FA of. So get those guide books out and start planning your day of climbing! Photo proof while on route with timestamp needed for verification. Prize announcement coming soon.

After Jamie’s presentation, stick around to dance, hang out, and catch up with the climbing community while Austin and the In-Laws provides the tunes.

Schedule:
6 pm - Doors open
6:30 pm - Jamie Cunningham Inaugural Adirondack Climbing Legacy Series Presentation
7:45 pm - Raffle and Contest Winners Announced
8 pm - Austin and the In-Laws take the stage

Details:
• $10 suggested entry donation (more $ is always appreciated!)
• Gear raffle from local retailers and national brands
• Cash bar
• Public parking available all along Main Street

08/20/2025

The Southern Adirondack Rockclimbers' Festival is almost here!

🗓 When? September 12-14,

📍Where? Caroga Lake Region

🧗‍♀️ This year, the Southern Adirondack Rockclimbers' Festival will be hosted at the Sand Flats Orchard in Fonda, NY for meet-ups, free camping, and shared meals. Come hang out, reconnect with climbing partners, and check out the local crags.

🪨 What cliffs/crags? During the weekend, you could check out Pinnacle Mountain, Lost T Cliff, Lost Hunters Cliff, State Brook, and the bouldering at Nine Corner Lake.

📩 Please RSVP by sending an email to [email protected]. Check out the page via the link in our bio for more information, too!

Photo #1 - Jay (Jamie belaying) on Gun Show, shot by Alysia Catalfamo

Photo #2 - Jamie McNeil (Jay belaying) at the summit cliffs, shot by Brechko

07/08/2025

Adirondack cliff closure updates:

Our website has been updated with the latest changes to the peregrine falcon cliff closures (link in our bio), with many areas opening back up.

Specifically, Upper/Lower Washbowl, Moss Cliff, and Potash (minus a few routes and some clifftop access) are now open for climbing.

Photo provided by the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST)

06/14/2025

ACC Director Will Roth and Outreach & Education Chair Jarrod Blundy did a training yesterday in partnership with the for their Trailhead Stewards to help prepare them to assist climbers visiting popular crags this season.

Ranger Rooney shared her knowledge with the group before we got in some pitches on Tillman’s Arete! Say hey to the friendly and helpful Trailhead Stewards this summer.

If you'd like to be part of the Adirondack Climbers' Coalition, click the link in our bio and join it's FREE!

04/13/2025

ACC at the Climbing Comp!

The Adirondack Climbers' Coalition always enjoys tabling at community events, spreading the good word about the work we do in the rock climbing advocacy space.

Organizing an event? Give us a shout, and we'd love to have a presence there.

04/07/2025

Adirondack climbers! Cliff closures are in effect around the park, and our peregrine page on the ACC website is updated with the latest information. You can visit this page via the link in our bio for accurate and updated, cliff-specific closure info.

Across the country, climbers have helped peregrine falcons recover from the effects of DDT by staying off of cliffs that host nest sites. Let's hold each other accountable, and make sure this incredible species is here for the long-term!

Thanks to for providing the photo, and to the for the continued research on, and advocacy for, the peregrine falcon.

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Keene Valley, NY
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https://linktr.ee/ADKClimbersCoalition

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