Yo dirtbags and fellow lovers of the vertical, how about you secure a few grand to maintain, upgrade, or reequip your favorite climbing area? The American Alpine Club has launched an interesting initiative for 2011 by offering $25,000 in grants to qualifying projects. Money can go towards anchor upgrades, parking facilities, waste-management strategies…just about anything but bonfire parties and climber orgies. Says the AAC website, potentially winning projects will demonstrate “substantial local climbing community support, show use of best practices, demonstrate a sustainability plan, and have measurable and achievable goals. Projects require a landowner partner and must show completion within 18 months.”
Click HERE to get the full skinny. Climbing’s not exactly the most socially beneficial activity, but adopting your local crag can be a great way to be a steward and enjoy the game. Thanks to the AAC for its great work and best of luck.
