Community Events
The WCCC hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including trail cleanups, meetings and social events. Scroll upcoming events below and be sure to click on the event title or image for more details. Events can also be viewed on the WCCC Event Calendar.
Trail Day at Mother’s Buttress
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The trails at Mother’s Buttress need some attention! Help us touch up areas of the trail leading up to the crag on May 5th.
WHEN: Sunday, May 5th at 9 AM
WHERE: Meet at Mother’s Buttress parking area (Unaweep Canyon)
Trail tools will be provided. Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106571741/mothers-buttress
CLEANUP EVENT: Nine-mile hill
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Sunday, November 26th at 10:30 PM
WHERE: Meet at Late Bloomers parking area (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106505826/late-bloomer-boulder-area
WCCC Fall Board Meeting
The public is welcome to join us for our Fall Board Meeting on Wednesday, November 8th at 7 PM. We will be discussing future projects and ideas for 2024.
Please follow this link to join the meeting:
CLEANUP EVENT: Bone Park
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Saturday, May 27th at 9AM
WHERE: Bone Park (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106357938/bone-park-boulder-area
CLEANUP EVENT: MECCA/Otherside of the Road Area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Saturday, April 15th at 9 AM
WHERE: Mecca (Green Gate area) & “Other side of the Road” area in Nine Mile Hill; Unaweep Canyon
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/109708958/mecca-area
cleanup at rock garden area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Sunday, March 26th at 10am to 12pm
WHERE: Rock Garden bouldering area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
CLEANUP EVENT: MECCA
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Saturday, December 31st at 1 PM
WHERE: Mecca (Green Gate area) in Nine Mile Hill; Unaweep Canyon
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/109708958/mecca-area
CLEANUP EVENT: East Creek Day Use Area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Saturday, November 26th at 12 PM
WHERE: East Creek Day Use Area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/110884349/east-creek-day-use-bouldering
CLEANUP EVENT: Dave Love Donna
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Saturday, October 29th at 11 AM
WHERE: Dave Loves Donna Area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/107286921/dave-loves-donna-boulders
CLEANUP EVENT: Black Wave
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Friday, September 23rd at 6 PM
WHERE: Black Wave Area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/107190541/black-wave-boulder-area
CLEANUP EVENT: Moonshine Area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Thursday, July 28th at 7 PM
WHERE: Moonshine Area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/114462201/moonshine-area
CLEANUP EVENT: Late Bloomers Area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd at 6 PM
WHERE: Late Bloomers in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106505826/late-bloomer-boulder-area
CLEANUP EVENT: Area 51
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 31st at 7 PM
WHERE: Area 51 in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/108276053/area-51-boulder-area
Event Page on Facebook:
CLIMBER SOCIAL NIGHT hosted by Grip Bouldering
WHEN: Thursday, May 5th 4:00pm to 9:00pm
WHERE: Grip Bouldering 716 Scarlet Street, Grand Junction
Come and join the Western Colorado Climbers’ Coalition for an evening of climber games, food & drink, raffle prizes, puppies and more!
Proceeds will support upcoming WCCC projects. See you then!!
CLEANUP EVENT: Hobo Castle Area
Grand Junction’s Dynamite Shacks bouldering area is located across the street from the Lunch Loops trailhead. Only minutes from downtown, the Dynamite Shacks features some enjoyable problems with a short approach. Great for a quick afternoon session!
This area is described in great detail in Randall Chapman’s guidebook, available through Junktown Guides (purchase your copy here)
If you have ventured up the ridge, you have probably noticed a gigantic boulder with a cavity beneath it. This is the “Hobo Castle” thanks to its popularity as a home for local transients. The site has long been an eyesore, given that the pile of trash is visible from the road.
The WCCC is partnering with the City of Grand Junction (the property owner) to remove this trash and clean up the area. We hope you will join us!!
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Event Page on Facebook:
CLEANUP EVENT: Crack Hole Area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Sunday, March 27 at 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Crack Hole bouldering area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/112175824/crack-hole-area
Event Page on Facebook:
cleanup at rock garden area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Sunday, February 28 at 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Rock Garden bouldering area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Cleanup: NINE STYLE AREA
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Sunday, January 30 at 11am to 2pm
WHERE: Nine Style bouldering area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility (conditions permitting)
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/107280221/nine-style-boulder-area
Event Page on Facebook:
WCCC ANNUAL MEETING 2022
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is excited to announce our 2022 Annual Meeting. We invite all community members to join this gathering as we recap accomplishments from the past year and set new goals for 2022! Questions welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
WHEN: Monday, January 24 at 7pm to 9pm (Mountain Time)
WHERE: Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Zoom Credentials:
Link to Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95323222823?pwd=dEtCZTlLTmtBbUdWYXcvRVJFK1UrUT09
Password: 9Mile
WCCC Board Agenda for January 24th
Board Member Reports
Officer Transitions
Secretary Transition and Needs
Treasurer Transition and Needs
Annual Financial Standing
2021 Accomplishments
2022 Goals
Mother’s Buttress Parking
Adopt-a Program
Trail improvements
New Board Member Recruitment
2022 Board Meeting Schedule
Any remaining items?
Brief Recap of 2021 Accomplishments
Stewardship Efforts
Adopt-A Program in Unaweep Canyon
Rebolting Grit Wall & Four Blocks
Advocacy
Circulated Info Card at local business to promote responsible use at our local crags (Escalante, Monument, Unaweep)
Continued to monitor access situation in Escalante Canyon (Cabin Wall) for opportunities to restore access
Fundraising
Access Fund Grant for Rebolting Grit Wall & Four Blocks ($2,084 from AF plus $700 from WCCC)
Climbers Beer Night ($600 raised)
Other donations (Individuals, Guide Services, Educational Programs, Commercial Entities)
Membership
WCCC & Access Fund Joint Memberships continue to grow
Organization
Launched a new WCCC website
Changes to Board members (Nolan Roberston & Sara Brooker joined, Garrett Mitchell resigned)
2022 Goals…listed so far and in no particular order
Transition Sara Brooker to Secretary role on the Board, replacing Eve Tallman
Transition Paul Stoner to Treasurer role, replacing Garrett Mitchell
Identify new candidate for Board President position
Coordinate with City of Grand Junction to clean up the Hobo Castle boulder at Dynamite Shacks bouldering area
Explore options to expand parking area at Mothers Buttress
Create a streamlined digital newsletter for improved messaging to WCCC community
Establish rebolting program (again) within Colorado National Monument, using donated hardware/grant
Continued effort to re-bolt Unaweep
Continue to monitor Sun Towers for access
Develop bolting guidelines (mandate?) for new and re-bolting in our area
Install railing on lower mother's bridge
Get access fund trail crew back out to Unaweep
Create new branding/logo design for WCCC
Cleanup: Texas area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHEN: Saturday, December 18 at 11am to 2pm
WHERE: Texas bouldering area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon)
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility!
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106557002/texas-boulder-area
Event Page on Facebook:
Cleanup: Triangle Boulder Area
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is continuing its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through participation in the Adopt A program. Each month, the WCCC selects a local bouldering or climbing area in Nine Mile Hill (Unaweep Canyon) to pick up trash, remove unauthorized fire rings and perform trail maintenance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Your participation helps keep our local climbing areas clean and demonstrates that rock climbers are an active user group in Unaweep and we are willing to pitch in to protect it for future users.
WHERE: Triangle Boulder Area
WHEN: Sunday, November 21 at 11am to 1pm
Trash bags and trail tools will be provided.
Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, gloves, water and snacks.
BE ADVISED...a post-cleanup bouldering session is a strong possibility!
Area Information & Directions:
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/107355400/triangle-boulder-area
Event Page on Facebook:
Colorado Discover Ability Rob Pizem Slideshow
Our friends at Colorado Discover Ability are presenting a slideshow with local professional climber Rob Pizem. Rob has climbed all over the world and has developed lots of local routes here in the Grand Valley.
Flyer courtesy of Colorado Discover Ability
Rock Climbers Beer Night
Meet other climbers, listen to guest presentations, win prizes, and more!
CLEANUP: Dave Loves Donna Bouldering Area
The latest installment of the BLM’s “Adopt-A” stewardship program…a cleanup at the Dave Loves Donna bouldering area!