LCOs Are On Tour – Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers

You Local Climbing Organizations (LCO) have been on the move this spring! We are participating in many conferences throughout PA. Why? Because it is not just about meeting climbers at crags, though we do love that!

It’s about connecting with other conservation and advocacy organizations!

It’s about showing up when your invited to a seat at the table!

It’s about educating all sorts of folks on our work and how we can partner!

It’s about doing everything we can to protect and promote climbing!

So, while our social media may suffer or we may miss putting out a newsletter from time to time, please know that your LCO is always working for you to advance climbing in PA!

Below is a quick recap…

ROCKreation: The State of Climbing in PA

Present by: SWPACC and EPAC

Conference: PA Recreation & Parks Society

What we talked about:

Artificial walls, both indoors and outdoors, are helping to fulfill the need to climb and play for all ages and ability levels.
LCOs work with land managers on various aspects of access, conservation and stewardship to protect and promote climbing.
PA has unique opportunities for reclamation and restoration of land left by extractive industries such as mining.
Utilizing abandoned or overlooked structures can help expand access to urban areas.

Rock Solid Partnerships: Case Studies in Conservation, Climbing and Collaboration

Present by: SCPC and EPAC

Conference: PA Land Conservation Conference

What we talked about:

Collaboration with public and private landowners – approaching access as a mutually beneficial partnership
Risk management topics including liability, fixed anchors, and area development
Case Studies of Chickies rock, Susquehanna Riverlands State Park and Dinosaur Rock
Participants got a site tour and option to climb at Chickies Rock

The Next Big Things: Gravel, Climbing and Trail Towns

Present by: EPAC

Conference: Outdoor Economy Summit and Industry Expo

What we talked about:

The current state of climbing and challenges in PA
Emerging trends in climbing and the growth of the sport
What makes the landscape of climbing and securing access unique

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