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

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is returning to Toronto at the TIFF Lightbox, courtesy of @accyyz ! This year there will be four programs shown over 2 days. and you can get a 15% discount when you get a festival pass to see all 4 shows! Get stoked for the coming season with some inspiring films! And come say hi to us at the table, we'll be there ☺️ 👋 🔗 Tickets and more information can be found at the link in our bio! #filmfestival #banffmountainfilmfest #tiff

We are still on the hunt for a new treasurer! The treasurer is responsible for helping the OAC with our budgeting, financial reporting, and cash-flow management. It’s a key role that helps enable our mission and drive improved climbing access across the province. If you've got the financial skills to keep us operating, and the passion to pursue wins for access in outdoor climbing in Ontario, come join us! 🔗 Link to more details in our bio. #ontario #climbing #access #treasurer #volunteer