Wisconsin Climbers Association

Save the date: Boulder Bash is back! Our annual bouldering competition returns Saturday, Sept 19 at Governor Dodge State Park! More information is coming soon.

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This annual competition is loads of fun for climbers at all levels. It’s a full day of climbing and community. Look for registration info soon!

Climbers, here's an opportunity to provide input on climbing in state parks and forests! (Plus information in general about our state park system.) Please weigh in, and voice your interest in climbing on DNR-managed lands!

Help shape the future of Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, recreation areas and trails!

We are currently updating the strategic plan for the Wisconsin State Park System, and we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts by completing an online survey. Responses will be collected now through Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Please note: public comments will only be accepted via the online survey.

Your input will be used to help identify issues and opportunities for the Wisconsin State Park System, as well as to set goals and direct improvements throughout the state. Feedback from you, our visitors and partners, is a vital tool for making decisions regarding priorities and actions over the next 10 years.

If you need the survey provided in a different format, please send us a DM.

Find more information on the strategic plan update, including a link to the online input survey and a copy of the most recent plan: dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/strategicplan

Photo Credit: Travel Wisconsin

Climbers, looking to get in a good workout while helping out Devil’s Lake State Park? We’re joining the Friends of Devil's Lake on Friday, July 10 for a project helping level out spots of the Balanced Rock Trail. Meet at the Steinke Basin parking lot at 9 am. Email [email protected] for more info.

Action Alert❗Secure the Future of America’s Climbing

Registration is now open for our annual Interstate Park Adopt-A-Crag Event - June 12th - 14th!

Four organizations. Three days. Two states. One great weekend.
The WCA is partnering with the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and Minnesota Climbers Association for a climbing + stewardship weekend at Interstate State Park! 🏕️

Here’s what’s in store:
🔥 Campfire, s’mores & beta sharing
🍳 Breakfast
🪨 Climbing
🌿 Stewardship
🎤 Presentations

Come for a clean-up, a day, or the whole weekend — however you show up, we’re glad you’re here. Limited camping available so registration is required.

More info + registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interstate-park-climb-camp-and-clean-up-registration-1987559199068

Questions? Email [email protected]

Learn more about Interstate: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/interstate

What does the WCA do? This 5-minute video shows you one of our stewardship projects in action! WCA represents climbers across Wisconsin and our mission focuses on climbing access, stewardship projects, and connecting the climbing community.

Thanks so much to John Seal for making the video and to Nic VZ for organizing the graffiti cleanup at Rib Mountain State Park last weekend! Thanks to everyone who pitched in!

Rib Mountain Graffiti Removal | Pyxis 12k Took my new Pyxis 12k on an impromptu shoot to test out it's capabilities in the wild! Shot entirely with a Canon 50mm T1.3

📣 Stewardship opportunity this weekend!! 💪

Come help us out for a workday at the Quarry at Rib Mountain State Park.

What: Graffiti Removal and Trash Clean-Up
When: Saturday May 16th, 9am-5pm
* 9am-11am - clean & scrub
* 11am-2pm - power wash & rinse
* 2pm-5pm - climb
* Meet/Park on Grouse Lane at 9

What to expect: Hike to quarry, locate graffiti and apply solvent, scrub with wire brushes, spray off with pressure washers/sprayers.

Materials: Wear old clothing and shoes you don't mind getting dirty.

🧗 Annual Interstate State Park Stewardship Event - June 12th - 14th!

Four organizations. Three days. Two states. One great weekend.

The WCA is partnering with the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and Minnesota Climbers Association for a climbing + stewardship weekend at Interstate State Park! 🏕️

Here’s what’s in store:
🔥 Campfire, s’mores & beta sharing
🍳 Breakfast provided both mornings
🪨 Climbing on both sides of the river
🌿 Stewardship clean-ups (Sat & Sun)
🎤 Presentations from all four orgs

Come for a clean-up, a day, or the whole weekend — however you show up, we’re glad you’re here. Limited camping available at West Pines Group Campground.

More info + registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interstate-park-climb-camp-and-clean-up-registration-1987559199068

Questions? Email [email protected] 📩