Dear Fellow Climber: Local Climbing Organizations, Access Fund, partner organizations and land managers throughout the Northeast have been in discussions regarding what it means for us as society begins to reopen. Between being cooped up inside, gyms being closed, and nicer weather upon us, we sympathize with your desire to get out and climb. However, […]
Questions about closures and reopening of Western Mass climbing areas? Want to know how you can get more involved? Interested in hearing what happens behind the scenes at the WMCC and other Local Climbing Organizations? Everyone is welcome to join the meeting! Agenda: COVID response update (Access Fund, other LCO’s, etc.). Farley Closure status (any […]
Dear climbers, The WMCC board members have met and voted unanimously, in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic, to close the properties we own – the Farley Ledges parking lot as well as our Hanging Mountain property – and to formally urge rock climbers to stay home from all Massachusetts crags we manage. Although these […]
Wednesday, April 15th, 7:00PM Quarterly board meetings are open to everyone. This meeting will be held via Zoom. You can use Zoom from your desktop, laptop, or smart phone. For more information about joining a Zoom meeting, please click here. Agenda: COVID-19 response (local plans and discussion of AF webinar) – Wayne Sandisfield update (funding and […]
Hey Climbers, Due to the current COVID19 situation, we are discouraging climbing at Farley. This is both to allow social distancing as well as to limit possible impact on local health and rescue resources. If you do choose to climb outdoors, we recommend you travel in very small groups (2-3), climb with extra caution, and […]
In the interest of public health, the WMCC has decided to postpone our yearly silent auction until further notice. We’d like to thank those of you who made donations or planned on attending for your support and understanding at this time. Our Silent Auction is an important fundraising event for maintaining access to our local […]
Wednesday, Feb. 12 7:00 PM, CRG Hadley Party Room Get in on the action! WMCC board meetings are full of lively discussions about places you climb. Everyone is welcome. Agenda Silent Auction plans (Danielle) Sandisfield fund-raising update (Rob) Sandisfield route/trail development update (Jeff) Membership Update (Wayne) Tekoa update (Jeff) Berkshires (Tim Murdoch)
Sun. Nov. 3rd (Rain date: Sun. Nov. 17th) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Meet us at the main lot at Farley Ledges. Please do your part to maintain the trails at Farley Ledges. We all use the trails, and we should all help to maintain and improve them. Most tools will be provided by the WMCC. Feel […]
Sat. Nov. 2nd, 2019 Central Rock Gym Hadley 165 Russell St. Hadley, MA 6:00 – Doors open 6:30 – Short presentation on Sandisfield, MA acquisition 7:00 – REEL Rock begins Tickets: $20 – in advance $25 – at the door Click HERE to purchase tickets. Last year’s event SOLD OUT– make sure you buy your tickets now! *Please […]
3rd Quarterly Board Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18th at 7:00 PM, CRG Hadley. Get in on the action! WMCC board meetings are full of lively discussions about places you climb. Everyone is welcome. Agenda items: -Farley signage and rescue plans -Sandisfield acquisition updates and timeline […]