2024 In Review
As we step into the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we made in 2024. This past year was marked by substantial growth, deeper community connections, and crag stewardship accomplishments—all made possible by your support.
With the help of the climbing community, we coordinated several impactful stewardship initiatives, including crag clean-ups, partnered trail maintenance projects, and crucial bolt/anchor replacements. Beyond these efforts, our Pint Night series has continued to thrive, bringing climbers together for social and educational events that highlight members of our very own community. Organizational sustainability was also at the forefront of our mission in 2024. We invested in proper equipment and education for our board members, ensuring that our efforts remain effective and responsible for years to come. Lastly, we are excited to welcome two new board members and the introduction of a new rebolting coordinator who will lead our bolt and anchor initiative.
None of this would have been possible without our dedicated partners—land management agencies, local businesses, and of course, the passionate climbers who support us in countless ways. To everyone who contributed through activism, donations, and volunteer hours: thank you. Your commitment makes our work possible.
Looking Ahead to 2025:
In the coming year, we’re focused on:
Expanding bolt replacement efforts and training for dedicated volunteers and board members.
Strengthening partnerships with land management agencies and increasing stewardship projects.
Growing our presence in the community through more events and fundraisers.
With your continued support, we’re excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to another year of stewardship, community, and climbing!
Keep scrolling for a quick look at what our year in 2024 looked like!
Bolt and Anchor Replacement Initiative:
104 bolts replaced
476 bolts replaced to date
4 rebolting kits created
Created a new Rebolting Coordinator position
Replacing bolts at Jacks Canyon.
Community & Advocacy:
Hosted four social Pint Night events
Partnered with the Forest Service to host 1 “Coffee Climber Chat” at the Pit and 1 “Birds and Bubbly” event at the Peaks
Worked with U.S Forest Service to communicate and support successful falcon closures at The Pit, The Peaks Crag, Volunteer Canyon, and Paradise Forks.
Organized three service days in the Leupp community, chopping firewood for tribal elders and families. Additionally, we assisted in planting trees to community spaces such as the volleyball court, and participated in an Earth Day trash cleanup.
USFS & NPS bolts in Wilderness areas remain protected, thanks to LCO and community comments
Some of our event flyers for display.
Organizational Growth:
Purchased insurance
Launched a new website
Registered the whole board to attend the Access Fund conference in Tucson for April 2025
Improved perks for board members to ensure this sustainability of the position
Connected with LCOs across the region through Access Fund, regional networking, and meeting one on one to learn from other organizations
Enrolled in a joint membership program with the Access Fund for 2025! Become an Access Fund “Joint Member” by selecting us as your “Local Climbing Organization” and a portion of your dues will go to our projects.
The NAZCC is supported through contributions from community members and businesses. Here is a breakdown of our 2024 expenses:
We chose to invest deeply in our rebolting program by utilizing our savings to purchase tools and create rebolting kits to replace bolts more efficiently. This one-time cost will allow us to greatly amplify our efforts for years to come!
New Board Members:
Sydney Tunell
Board Member
Nolan Burman
Board Member
Erik Ingebretson
Rebolting Coordinator
Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or climbing responsibly, your support helps keep our work alive. Thank you for being part of our journey in 2024, we’re so excited to continue building a vibrant community of climbing advocates.
