The project to replace the aging bolts and anchors continues at Old Baldy. The team of volunteers has made steady progress and although work is ongoing and certain upgrades remain to be done, the following routes have new bolts and anchors:
The OAC, the re-bolting volunteers, and Grey Sauble Conservation Authority look forward to completing this project with the donations from MEC and are excited to collaborate further in order to make climbing safer and minimize impact such that our natural areas will remain (if not made more) beautiful for all outdoor enthusiasts! |
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On Saturday, November 27th, True North Climbing gym hosted the Reel Rock film tour. Volunteers from the OAC were on hand at this great event, not just to see the films but to help raise awareness of climbing access in Ontario. Thanks to the support of the many existing and new OAC members who attended the event and participated in the raffle for the new Black Diamond harness, and thanks to True North for inviting us!
If you haven’t yet taken the time to become an OAC member please take a moment to sign-up (see the Membership tab) and add your name to the growing list of climbers in support of preserving climbing in Ontario.
On Wednesday, November 17th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm the Toronto MEC location at 400 King St. West will be be hosting an OAC members only shopping night. Members will recieve 10% off all merchandise! Not and OAC member yet? Come out to the evening and you can sign-up at the door for only 5 bucks. For each new member that joins MEC will match the donation! Bring the family and friends and come and shop to help preserve access to climbing in Ontario while avoiding the holiday line ups!
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On Saturday, October 23rd ‘Climb For Change” will be be running their second fundraising event at Joe Rockhead’s Climbing Gym. The “Triple Threat” competition aims to raise $2,500 for both the Ontario Access Coalition and for the search and rescue efforts for Jonathan Jette and Rachel Bagnall. Please come and join us to support these great causes.
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On Saturday, October 23rd ‘Climb For Change” will be be running their second fundraising event at Joe Rockhead’s Climbing Gym. The “Triple Threat” competition aims to raise $2,500 for both the Ontario Access Coalition and for the search and rescue efforts for Jonathan Jette and Rachel Bagnall. Please come and join us to support these great causes.
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The Ontario Access Coalition is pleased to announce a major success in preserving climbing access in Ontario – the replacement of aging fixed hardware at Old Baldy.
This milestone project has been made possible through the generous donation of new fixed hardware from Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC). In turn, the OAC has donated the hardware to a team of local volunteers, led by experienced bolters, who have already begun work on the project.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) who manages the cliff has formally recognized the partnership with the OAC. Chris Hachey, the Land Management Coordinator for GSCA comments that the project is “to improve climbing access at Old Baldy Conservation area“. The GSCA officially kicked off the project on Friday, September 17, 2010 facilitating “volunteers from the climbing community to replace some of the aging bolts along the climbing routes. This ongoing project is being carried out to assist with improving safety along the climbing routes at Old Baldy. We look forward to working with the OAC and volunteers from the climbing community on this important project“.
The Grey County tourism website www.visitgrey.ca is promoting rock climbing in Grey County on their site. Click READ MORE to learn why this is important.