Awards & Recognition:
2022 Climbing Advocate award for Land Conservation
The Access Fund recognized the WMCC for our work to purchase and conserve Hanging Mountain.
Partner Organizations:
The Access Fund is a national organization whose mission, like our own, is to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment. They support over 100 Local Climbing Organizations, including the WMCC!
AMC Berkshire Chapter Mountaineering Committee
The AMC Berkshire Mountaineering Committee runs rock climbing trips. Check out their upcoming events if you are looking for climbing instruction or partners to climb outside.
AMC Boston Chapter Mountaineering Committee
The AMC Boston Mountaineering Committee also runs climbing trips at Quincy Quarries and other locations. If you are interested in learning to climb outside or learn to ice climb, check out their awesome programs! Check out SendHers, a network of women adventurers and allies within the AMC Boston climbing community.
HLT is a land trust that owns the Steven’s Property, and area with excellent moderate boulders. We are currently working on securing an MOU with HLT for formal access to bouldering on the Steven’s Property.
The Trustees is a vibrant organization that manages a variety of areas in Massachusetts, including Chapel Ledges and Becket Quarry.
Nearby Local Climbing Organizations:
Southeast New England Climbers Coalition (SNECC)
Thacher Climbing Coalition (TCC)
Rumney Climbers Association (RCA)
Monadnock Climbers Association (MCA)
Central New Hampshire Climbers’ Association
Ragged Mountain Foundation (RMF)