Have you got your #bvcf2026 Early Bird ticket yet??? In case you needed more incentive to act now, we're holding a Patagonia prize pack giveaway! From now until June 5th, you can earn entries into our raffle. The grand winner will receive: a @patagonia Black Hole pack, Terravia hip pack, Trad cap, AND a $25 gift card to spend @wildrockptbo ! And one winner up will also receive a $25 gift card for Wild Rock Outfitters. Ways to enter: • Buy your Early Bird BVCF ticket! (Already bought yours? Yes, you're automatically entered!) • Share this post • Tag a friend in a comment on this post. Each comment is a new entry! Help us spread the word! #ontario #climbingfestival #giveawaycontest

We've got what you've been waiting for! 👀 Early Bird tickets for the 2026 Beaver Valley Climbing Festival become available to annual members TOMORROW morning at 7am! How's that for some surprise news? Active Annual Members get first access, and a reduced ticket price! Not a member? Go ahead and get your membership now, and buy your #bvcf2026 ticket before we sell out. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 5th. No one throws a better climbing party, and we've got allllllll the best prizes for the raffle 🎟️🎟️🎟️ This year's BVCF is supported by our headline sponsor @patagonia . You won't want to miss it! 🔗 Link in bio for more details. #ontario #climbingfestival

Friendly reminder that it's still nesting season! If nests are found on or adjacent to routes, please pass the information along so we can avoid disturbing our cliffside neighbours. There is a rather defensive Canada Goose who has built a nest near the escarpment edge. The nest is right before or around the area of the emerging underground spring (Hardman Wall Area). Conservation Halton may mark the nesting area. There is no need to close any routes, but please be respectful of the birds, give them space, and do not disturb their nest. There is also a vulture nest near Old Time Zipper at Devil's Glen, and ravens have been seen going to raid eggs from the vulture nest. For most birds, nesting season runs through May and fledglings are often hatching now through June. Climb respectfully and enjoy this glimpse of nature's lifecycle from afar!

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