Historically, the process of developing climbing crags tends to be exclusive. Gaining access/knowledge, equipment, training and skills is difficult to attain. This project will explore how to create a collaborative and welcoming process in developing climbing routes.
Goals: Introduce historically excluded members to crag development Inform about the process of developing a crag Expand the potential pool of crag developers Invest in inclusive crag development practices Participants, organizers, co-organizers and specialists will join to explore an intentionally inclusive approach to crag and route development.
We will be working primarily at a cliff in southern New Hampshire where we have developed relationships with and permission from the local landowner, the local climbing organization, and the first ascensionists. Together we will work to develop new routes and re-establish existing routes. From scrubbing to drilling, crag access to route planning we will explore aspects as a community.
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2021 by Michelle Lloyd-Dedischew
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