ACTION ALERT!
We all agree that a climbing management plan (CMP) is needed to provide consistent guidelines. To introduce the CMP process, BNF just released a Story Map to educate stakeholders on climbing history and resources that overlap with climbing areas. The CMP and Story Map should be specific to climbing management in the Bitterroot.
Access Fund and WMTCC submitted a detailed list of recommended edits to the first draft—some were accepted, but many were not. We are particularly concerned that the section on fixed anchors in Wilderness does not accurately reflect the U.S.F.S’s current climbing management policies.
The Story Map ends its narrative on Wilderness climbing management in the year 2000—leaving out two decades of important advancements in federal climbing policy, law, and management. This is a significant oversight that misleads readers into an antiquated perception of federal climbing management practices.
Because this Story Map will serve as the backdrop for development of the new CMP, the stakes of misconceptions in the Story Map are high.
WESTERN MONTANA CLIMBERS COALITION
WHO WE ARE
We're a nonprofit founded to support continued access to climbing areas, safe and environmentally conscientious development of new sites, climbing for climbers of all abilities, and continued development of opportunities for young climbers. We have forged an alliance with the Access Fund, and we, with land managers, will be a voice for the climbing community . We'll also have a little fun sponsoring events, trail days, and social opportunities for climbers across Western Montana.
WHAT WE DO
COMMUNITY & EVENTS
Bringing Climbers Together
POLICY & ACCESS
Advocating for Climbing: Present and Future
ANCHOR REPLACEMENT
Replacing Old Fixed Anchors with New, Modern Hardware
HOW YOU CAN HELP
BECOME A MEMBER
Our organization exists because of its members. Become a member to support the work we do and to receive informational newsletters. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your mode of support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Western Montana Climbers Coalition.
MAKE A DONATION
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Make a donation and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause and climbing advocacy. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.
CONTACT WESTERN MONTANA CLIMBERS COALITION
Get in touch with Western Montana Climbers Coalition to ask a question, learn more about our work, or find out how you can get involved.