This year’s Grayson Highlands Bouldering & Stewardship Event was a triumph! With more than 65 volunteers joining us from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, we accomplished an incredible amount of work caring for one of Appalachia’s best high-country boulderfields. Together, we maintained over five miles of climber access and park trails, installed more than 60 new trail markers, rock-armored multiple landing zones, and improved access to three new bouldering areas in Gr

In Spring of 2025, the Central Appalachian Climbing Coalition (CACC) had the incredible opportunity to take students from Mount Mission School  in Grundy, VA, on a guided outdoor climbing trip—an experience made possible through funding from the 2024 Cumberland Forest Community Fund. With 20 participants and perfect fall weather, the day was full of adventure, teamwork, and smiles. A First-Time Climbing Experience for Many For most of the students, this was their first time

This year, we had the chance to team up with the Virginia Highlands Festival to offer a Free Bouldering Clinic & Climbing Excursion, and it was a blast! Our goal was simple: bring locals out to experience the amazing climbing right here in Southwest Virginia, and it was great to see so many people take part. Local Climbing, Local People We kicked things off with a bouldering clinic, open to climbers of all levels. Whether you were new to the sport or a seasoned pro, our inst