Upcoming Events
Trail Day at Big Rock Quarry
Want to see what all the hullabaloo is about in Central AR? Join the ARCC in developing the trails to NLR’s newest crag, Big Rock Quarry! This volunteer day builds community as much as it does trails, and allows you an early preview to the new crag! This event being from 8am-2pm means you can still have your Saturday afternoon to marvel at your dirt work, climb, or to just yourself. See you there!
Parking: 34.773098, -92.300787
Ozark Climbing Gym - April Pulls Day
Its time for Ozark Climbing Gym’s spring boulder comp, April Pulls Day! Come compete with other climbers, enjoy bakes goods, win swag, and win the comp!
Arkansas Climbers Festival
Arkansas Climbers Festival is an event to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high quality training.
The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner Saturday night, and access to all workshops. Special clinics will need to be purchased as an add-on.
Austin Ascents Wilderness First Aid Cert
Interested in getting your Wilderness First Aid Certification?
This is class is conveniently scheduled before the Arkansas Climbers Festival.
Click the link below for more info!
https://austinascents.com/event/solo-wilderness-first-aid-march-27th-and-28th-2025/
Single Pitch Instructor Exam
The Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) exam credits climbing instructors as able to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. The SPI is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the United States.
Contact Jon at Vertical Voyages to register, or if you have any questions: https://verticalvoyages.com/contact/
For more information on the SPI Program, go to https://amga.com/single-pitch-instructor/
Climb Bentonville - Women's Adventure Film Night
Join Climb Bentonville at their next door neighbor brewery for a night of films about women and their rad outdoor adventures!
Single Pitch Instructor Course
The Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. The SPI is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the United States.
Contact Jon at Vertical Voyages to register, or if you have any questions: https://verticalvoyages.com/contact/
For more information on the SPI Program, go to https://amga.com/single-pitch-instructor/
Central AR Pint Night
Join the ARCC at Flyway Brewing to discuss development and donations related to Big Rock Quarry. This is a great time to see ways to get involved, how to support, and share in some brews with board members, ambassadors, and other Central AR climbers.
Climb Bentonville - Boulder League Finals Celebration
Celebrate the ending of the Climb Bentonville Boulder League and stop by our booth to talk about the ARCC, its mission, and ways to get involved.
Boulders, Brews, & Blings COMP
NWA climbing gym Boulders and Brews is hosting a sweet spring comp on the first day of March! With two waves (Citizens 10am-1pm and Collegiate 1pm-3pm) to compete in, coffee, live music, an after party, and a Celebrity-Look-Alike costume competition, consider climbing inside on this Saturday!
Contestants can sign up on their website, https://bouldersandbrews.com/pages/comp
Ozark Ramble II
Fern’s bolts and trails need some love. Join us for a day of trail work, community, and dinner provided by the ARCC. Those with experienc are encouraged to help with rebolting.
Closed toed shoes, pants, work gloves, any trail/gardening tools, and plenty of water and lunch advised. Tools and some snacks provided, but you are responsible to keep yourself comfortable for a day of work outside. No water or bathroom facilities are at Fern.
BYOB for dinner. See you there!
Gym to Crag at Boulders and Brews
Join the ARCC for another Gym to Crag class at Boulders and Brews, this time taking a deeper dive in climbing outside. We’ll be covering not just the transition from indoor to outdoor rock climbing, but from crag to backwoods climbing.
This is a free class to attend, but participants must purchase a day pass to the gym.
Rock Creek Trail Day
Here’s what its all about. Giving life back to climbing areas.
We will be working on rebuilding a section of the approach trail that needs help due to erosion, so that this magnificent crag can continue getting the traffic it deserves. No experience necessary, just bring work clothes, lunch, and plenty of water.
Hope to see you there! (4WD / high clearance recommended!)
Gym to Crag at Climb Bentonville
Join us for a discussion on all things to consider when going from indoor to outdoor rock climbing. We will cover topics from local climbing destinations, ethics, etiquette, camping, travel, and tons of tips for your trips.
This is a free class, but you must purchase a day pass to the gym to attend.
Gym to Crag at Ozark Climbing Gym
Join us for a quick, one hour class about how to take your indoor climbing outside. From picking destinations to packing to poison ivy, we’ll be sure to have some new beta for everyone.
This class is free, but participants must purchase a day pass from the gym facility to attend.
Gym to Crag at Climb Conway
Join us for a discussion on all things to consider when going from indoor to outdoor rock climbing. We will cover topics from local climbing destinations, ethics, etiquette, camping, travel, and tons of tips for your trips.
This is a free class, but you must purchase a day pass to the gym to attend.
Potluck Social at Vertical Horizons
The Arkansas Climbers Coalition is stopping by Vertical Horizons to help you get your Half Dome challenge routes in, share some food, and of course talk about rock climbing!
Pint Night at Fossil Cove
It’s too hot to climb, but we still want to see you. Join us for a fun-filled night of community, beer, and rock talks! No volunteer work, just social hour.
Pint Night at Flyway Brewing
Come on out and grab a beer or beverage with us for a night focused on community and rock climbing! This is a great chance to chatter about the climbing in AR, ask about upcoming projects and chances to get involved, and meet some of the board and other community members!
Volunteer Trail Day at Lincoln Lake
The ARCC is partnering with the American Alpine Club to put on a local crag stewardship day. This event will be focused on trail work and base site improvements at Lincoln Lake. More details are coming soon.
Gym to Crag
This will be an hour long class covering the basics of getting outdoors for climbing in Arkansas. The goal is to help transition from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing environments. Topics include seasons, AR climbing areas, camping, crag etiquette, ethics, tips, and more. Get ready to learn!
The Gym to Crag is a free class from the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. A gym membership or purchase of a day pass is required to attend.
Battle Rock - Vertical Horizons
Stop by and say hi to the ARCC tabling at this indoor competition being put on at Vertical Horizons. Learn more about our mission, what we do, ways you can get involved, and ask us some questions in person!
April Pulls Day
Stop by and say hi to the ARCC tabling at this indoor competition being put on at Ozark Climbing Gym. Learn more about our mission, what we do, ways you can get involved, and ask us some questions in person!
Gym to Crag
This will be an hour long class covering the basics of getting outdoors for climbing in Arkansas. The goal is to help transition from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing environments. Topics include seasons, AR climbing areas, camping, crag etiquette, ethics, tips, and more. Get ready to learn!
The Gym to Crag is a free class from the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. A gym membership or purchase of a day pass is required to attend.
Rock Madness - Community Rope Comp
Stop by and say hi to the ARCC tabling at this indoor competition being put on at the Little Rock Climbing Center. Learn more about our mission, what we do, ways you can get involved, and ask us some questions in person!
Arkansas Climbers Festival
3rd Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Visit the festival page for more information: Click Here!
Gym to Crag
This will be an hour long class covering the basics of getting outdoors for climbing in Arkansas. The goal is to help transition from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing environments. Topics include seasons, AR climbing areas, camping, crag etiquette, ethics, tips, and more. Get ready to learn!
The Gym to Crag is a free class from the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. A gym membership or purchase of a day pass is required to attend.
Ozark Ramble
The Arkansas Climbers Coalition is hosting a rebolting and trail day at Invasion and the Cowell region and on Saturday, December 2, 2023! I'm reaching out to everyone on our rebolting list to see if you're available to help with the volunteer day. We're looking for experienced developers/rebolters to help with our efforts. If you know of someone that might be interested in helping please send them my way.
The plan is to update aging (non-stainless) hardware with stainless steel bolts. Ideally, we'll go hole-for-hole on most routes. If we have enough experienced volunteers/rebolting teams, the plan is to expand our efforts to nearby crags: Hudson Mtn, The Garden, and Land of the Little People. The ARCC is currently compiling our rebolting list, so if you've been in those areas and noticed any routes that need attention, please let us know.
For trail work, we will focus our efforts on more trail work around Invasion, the trail to Fred's Cave, and possibly Fountain Red. We will also be installing permanent posts for our 2 wag bag stations in the region.
Meet at Invasion parking lot at 8am, Saturday, 12/2 for a safety briefing and the day's work plan. Dinner, likely burgers and hot dogs/brats, will be provided by the ARCC on Saturday night, plus some beverages from Fossil Cove.
If you are able to attend, please fill out this form so we can start organizing teams:
Climbing Advocacy Conference
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Access Fund's Climbing Advocacy Conference is the leading climbing advocacy and conservation gathering in the U.S. Join us on November 10 and 11 in Arkansas for panels and presentations on best practices for protecting your backyard crag. This state has scored many recent advocacy wins, features incredible cliffs and boulders, and comes with warm hospitality from the local community. It’s the perfect location for advocates to rally and sharpen their conservation skills.
Meet with local climbing organizations, nonprofits, land managers, landowners, climbing gyms, land trusts, and more to get to know the climbing community and learn about conserving our beloved crags. Register now and add Arkansas to your fall sending calendar.
For more info and the agenda, visit accessfund.org/conference.
This event is planned in partnership with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition and made possible by the sponsorship of Black Diamond, Visit Bentonville, and The North Face.
For organizations sending 3+ representatives, please reach out to conference@accessfund.org for a discount.
Climb Conway Movie Night
Open to Climb Conway Members and ARCC Members + Guests.
Light refreshments provided - snacks and beverages.