Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition, Ragged Mountain Foundation, and Access Fund are pleased to announce the acquisition of Hanging Mountain, a new climbing area in Sandisfield, Massachusetts
Situated on 14 acres, Hanging Mountain may be the biggest find in Northeastern climbing in decades. Once fully established, this hidden gem will provide climbers with approximately 150 – 200 traditional and sport routes, some up to two pitches.
This crag is CLOSED until further notice while construction is underway.
Community Support Needed
We now need the community’s support to raise $120,000 to pay off the Climbing Conservation Loan and complete site improvements that will include an access road, parking lot, and trailhead amenities to facilitate public access.
1st Quarterly Board Meeting 2020
/in Events /by Stephanie GiguereWednesday, 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)
Black Diamond matches Access Fund donations
/in News /by eyeadonConsider donating to the Access Fund! Black Diamond has generously come forward to match all donations, up to $80,000, through December 14. This means every $1 you donate becomes $2, but we need your help to unlock these matching funds. The Access Fund has played a huge role in helping the WMCC secure Hanging Mountain […]
Locals start development of Hanging Mountain
/in News /by eyeadonMany locals are already hard at work, donating their time and energy to establish this brand new climbing area. Dolci Mascolo, pictured below, and her partner, Ryan Stefiuk, have been busy developing new routes. Please note that public access is limited for now, as trails and other infrastructure are built. Please contact wmcc@climbgneiss.org if you […]
New Northeast Climbing Destination Secured!
/in News /by eyeadonWestern Mass Climbers Coalition, Ragged Mountain Foundation, and Access Fund Partner to Acquire Hanging Mountain in Southwest Massachusetts!
November 20, 2019 – Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition (WMCC), Ragged Mountain Foundation (RMF), and Access Fund are pleased to announce the acquisition of Hanging Mountain, a new climbing area in Sandisfield, Massachusetts. Situated on 14 acres, Hanging Mountain may be the biggest find in Northeastern climbing in decades. Once fully established, this hidden gem will provide climbers with approximately 150 – 200 traditional and sport routes, some up to two pitches.