Access Fund Climbing Stewardship Training

Join the Access Fund-Jeep Conservation Team & Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Climbing Ranger Program for a professional climbing stewardship workshop in an iconic Washington climbing area - Mazama. This event will provide land managers, local climbing organization leaders, and volunteer advocates with a sophisticated set of tools to evaluate and mitigate impacts across the entire climbing system. This unique 1-day event will feature hands-on training sessions in the field with subsequent opportunities for skills development.

Where - Fun Rock, Mazama, WA

When - Friday, June 8, 2018*

*Subsequent volunteer opportunities to mobilize materials, develop technical rock skills and complete conservation projects are available

What - Participants will gain knowledge and national context in: climbing area stewardship, climbing trends, assessing conditions at climbing areas, understanding climbers as a unique user group, developing and implementing resource protection plans and management decision making. Field sessions will highlight specific construction techniques & skills, visualizing climbing use patterns, local area considerations, controlling user flow, water dispersion and actually getting dirty.

Details: This is a FREE workshop, however participants are responsible for their own travel, food, camping, etc. Participants should plan on bringing backpack, water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and weather appropriate clothing. Optional to bring personal work gloves and climbing equipment (for free time). Field days will be spent away from vehicles so lunches should be pre-planned.

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE

For additional information, please contact Ty Tyler (Access Fund Stewardship Director) at ty@accessfund.org