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The Quartzite Classic is a grassroots climbing festival dedicated to celebrating the past, present, and future of climbing at Devil’s Lake and across the midwest. Our homegrown event will bring climbers together for education, connection, community, and stewardship.

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The Wisconsin Climbers Association is a collective group of advocates whose mission is to serve as a voice for Wisconsin climbers. We also partner with Access Fund serving as a local climbing organization for the state of Wisconsin. Together we foster connections within the community and address access issues while promoting stewardship of the land.

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Looking for ways to support climbing in Wisconsin? Join the Wisconsin Climbers Association and help us promote education, access, and environmental stewardship.

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Want to contribute to your local climbing community? Nominations are due tomorrow for the Wisconsin Climbers Association board of directors! See below for the timeline if you or a friend are interested in running. Both members and non-members are en
Nominations for the WCA Board open NOW! Nominations open today for the Wisconsin Climbers Association board of directors! See below for the timeline if you or a friend are interested in running. Both members and non-members are encouraged to nom
The Wisconsin Climbers Association (WCA) is the Local Climbing Organization for Wisconsin. We are committed to access, stewardship, and community. Our annual members meeting is coming up Thursday, February 5! It has been a busy year! Come learn abou
The DNR heard us loud and clear yesterday! The proposed definition of climbing that would have led to a ban on bouldering in State Natural Areas has been shelved! The DNR will work with the climbing community on new definitions. Climbers’ writt
TODAY! Submit your comments in writing about changes to Wisconsin code that would prohibit bouldering in state natural areas by 2 pm. You can also join the meeting to watch the proceedings. Didn't send in a comment? You can also register to speak! F
Bouldering in Wisconsin State Natural Areas: - Devil’s Lake areas: Burma Road, the Reserve, Ghost Talus - Rattlesnake Mound - Quincy Bluff - Castle Mound - High Cliff State park - Nelligan Lake - Hagar Mountain These areas will be affected
ATTENTION WISCONSIN CLIMBERS! Please act now to protect Wisconsin bouldering! TLDR:  New Administrative Code definitions of climbing terms will prohibit bouldering in State Natural Areas like Devil’s Lake areas Burma Road and the Reserve,
‼️Climbers - we need to take action today! ‼️ Will the DNR ban bouldering in State Natural Areas? A small change in the definition of “rock climbing” in state law would do just that! Contact the DNR and tell them this is not a “mi
JEDI Grant Spotlight: United in Devil’s Lake 💚 This is what community impact looks like. Through WCA grant funding, United in Devil’s Lake brought their vision to life - creating an inclusive, empowering weekend centered on skill-build
⏳ FINAL PUSH — SURVEY ENDS OCT. 31ST If you’ve climbed at Devil’s Lake this year (even once!), we need your voice before the survey closes. Why it matters: 
✅ Helps us advocate for access, funding, and resources 
✅ Shows the real
Rest easy, Pete Cleveland - a climbing legend, a pioneer, an incredible human, and a cherished friend to so many of us. Your legacy lives on in every route we climb, every story we share, and every life you touched. You’ll be remembered forever
🧗‍♀️ Climbing at Devil’s Lake this weekend (or anytime in October)? Do us a solid - take our Economic Impact survey! Our Economic Impact Study is live through the end of October/early November, and every single time you climb at the Lake,