The annual Silent Auction is the WMCC’s largest and longest running fundraiser. Previously held in person in Western Massachusetts, the Auction is now held online so that climbers from across the Northeast can participate.
The 19th Annual Silent Auction will be held online from March 1st- March 8th, 2026.
Check back later for the link to the auction!
Donate an item:
- The WMCC is interested in donations from individuals, local businesses, gear reps, and corporations.
- Donations can be an item, an experience, a gift certificate, tickets, or a service that you offer.
- We generally do not accept used items unless they are of historical value.
- Items with no specific size (e.g. a certificate for a pair of shoes rather than a size 6 shoe) are preferred.
- Specifically, we are seeking vacation home rentals, 60 or 70 meter ropes with a diameter of 9.6-10.6, and unique experiences.
- All donations are tax deductible, WMCC tax ID# 81-0548355.
- Item confirmations are due by 2/20/2026.
Please mail items to:
Danielle Rao
53A Chestnut St.
Florence, MA 01062
Sponsorships & Supporters:
We recently updated our sponsorship and supporters package. View the full package here and email us at wmcc@climbgneiss.org if you have any questions or would like to become a sponsor.
Checks can be made out to the Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition and mailed to:
WMCC
PO Box 60284
Florence, MA 01062
Contact Silent Auction organizer, Danielle Rao, and Operating Executive, Stephanie Giguere, at wmcc@climbgneiss.org with any questions.
Thank you to our 2025 Supporters and Sponsors!
Sponsors
American Alpine Club: Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing climbers with resources that advance knowledge, inspiration, and advocacy. The AAC advocates for climbing access and natural landscapes, offers accident analysis and documentation of cutting edge climbing, and supports members with rescue benefits, discounts, grants and more.
Summit Bound Outfitter: Summit Bound Outfitter is a new brick and mortar climbing retail shop located in Somerville, MA. Boasting over 50 climbing shoe models, classic must-haves, as well as hard to find products, Summit Bound has filled a much needed niche in the Boston climbing community.
Supporting Partners
Central Rock Gym: Central Rock Gym is a long time supporter of the WMCC. Now with over 30 locations along the East Coast, CRG offers climbing, yoga and fitness opportunities for everyone.
MetroRock Gym: MetroRock Gym offers excellent indoor climbing opportunities, along with yoga fitness, youth programs, and outdoor guided experiences.
Rock Spot Climbing: Rock Spot Climbing provides a welcoming space for climbers of all abilities, offering youth programs, outdoor guiding, crash pad rentals and more.
Supporters
Boston Bouldering Project: Located in Somerville, MA, BBP offers rope climbing, bouldering, fitness, and yoga, as well as co-working space and sauna.
Greater Boston Climbing School: Greater Boston Climbing School provides professional outdoor climbing instruction, guiding and experiences to the Greater Boston area. We value safety, professionalism, stewardship, inclusion and experiential education and fun! Programs include private, semi-private, and group climbing as well as scheduled courses such as Introduction to Top Rope, Advanced Top Rope, Self-Rescue and Introduction to Traditional Climbing.
Partners:
Chris Duca Art
Bueno Y Sano
ZIGZAG Climbing
