On May 3rd, climbers came together at Rattlesnake Point and Mount Nemo to participate in our annual Spring Fling crag clean up day! The past few years we were happy to see limited amounts of trash at these crags, but this year the hauls were quite large! Garbage found included broken chairs, random bricks, and steel bars in addition to the usual broken bottles and discarded wrappers. We had about 45 volunteers who diligently spent the morning picking up litter, celebrated with a pizza lunch provided by @conservationhalton , and then got some climbing in on a very sunny day 😎 We'd like to extend a big thank you to everyone who came out and gave back to the community, and to Conservation Halton for helping us host the event! We'd also like to extend a big thank you to @ontarioresoles who donated a half resole and rand repair to the volunteer who picked up the most trash, as well as two @orgearco gift certificates we raffled off 🏆 We can't think of a better way to kick start the climbing season, than with a great day of crag care 🥰 See you out there on the walls! #ontario #climbing #leavenotrace #volunteer

The OAC Rattlesnake Spring Fling is back! The Spring Fling is a day spent contributing to crag maintenance and strengthening our relationship with @conservationhalton . We’ll spend the morning picking up trash, celebrate our hard work with lunch, and then spend the afternoon climbing. Register now to participate in this day of giving back to the climbing community! Sunday, May 3rd, we’ll be picking up trash at two crags just like last year – Rattlesnake Point, and Mount Nemo! We're also happy to announce that @ontarioresoles will be donating to support this year's Spring Fling! Be the volunteer to pick up the most trash, and win a free half resole and rand repair!! 🏆 Come join us in this day of giving back, meet some new climbing friends, and enjoy the sunshine! This event is open to all ages — and yes, we can sign volunteer forms for anyone trying to log volunteer hours 😊 Register at the link in our bio 🔗 #ontario #climbing #volunteer #springfling

The amendment to the Devil’s Glen Provincial Park Management Plan has officially been approved! 🎉 This is a major milestone -- not just for climbing access, but for how outdoor recreation and conservation can work together. The updated plan includes policies to formally authorize and manage rock climbing in the park, creating a path forward for safe, sustainable access. This is a big step forward, and it sets an important precedent for climbing in provincial parks across Ontario. This outcome reflects years of work and being a good partner with Ontario Parks, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and the Ontario Alliance of Climbers (OAC). It’s also a testament to the climbing community’s commitment to stewardship, safety, and respect for the environment. We’re excited for what comes next! The OAC looks forward to continuing to work alongside Ontario Parks to support implementation — through education, stewardship, and responsible use. Thank you to everyone who contributed, supported, and stayed engaged throughout this process. Your actions have had a direct effect on climbing access in Ontario! More details to come soon. You can read up on the decision details at the link in our bio 🔗 #ontario #climbing #devilsglen #SaveOntarioClimbing #SaveClimbingAtDG

And just like that, the outdoor season is upon us! As you head back out to enjoy Ontario climbing, keep an eye out for aging or questionable hardware. Especially when heading out early in the year, you are more likely to be the first one to go up a route in months! We’ve made it easy to report bad hardware through our website - helping local developers see what needs attention and keep our routes safe. Spot something that doesn’t look right? Let us know (🔗 link in bio). Let’s work together to keep our crags -- and each other -- safe 🧗‍♂️ #ClimbingSafety #ontario #climbing #access

Save the date 👀 Annual Members get early bird access to tickets, so if you've been meaning to get your membership and for some reason haven't yet, do so now! 🔗 Link in bio. #bvcf2026 #climbingfestival

Spring is here and things are looking up! If you're ready to brave the early season temps, Turtle Crag reservations are available at the link in our bio 🔗 A friendly reminder that Turtle Crag is on private land, and accessible to climbers because of our respectful relationship with the land owner. Reservations are mandatory for everyone present at the crag, and limited to 12 people per day. Noise levels are restricted due to the close proximity of the owner's home, and specific etiquette guidelines are required. All details can be found at the registration link! Happy climbing! #ontario #climbing #access #turtlecrag