Interstate Park Climb, Camp, and Clean-Up

Come connect with other climbers and share some beta over the campfire. Hear from the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, Minnesota Climbers Association, and Wisconsin Climbers. Give back to your local crag by participating in stewardship opportunities. S'mores and breakfast provided!

Join us for a clean-up, a day, or the whole weekend.

Limited camping available at the Wisconsin Interstate State Park West Pines Group Campground.

Schedule of Events:

Basecamp is at the Pines Group Campsite at Wisconsin Interstate State Park. Meet here for breakfast, stewardship events, camping, and presentations.

Friday (Check-in 3:00 pm or later)

• Climb on your own or with new friends (we will not be supplying gear or guides)!
• S'mores and campfire chatter at sunset

Saturday

• Breakfast (7-9 am)
• Free time to climb (9 am - 4 pm)- on your own or with new friends (we will not be supplying gear or guides)!
• Stewardship event: clean-up on the Minnesota side (4-6 pm)
• Presentations, campfire, and s'mores afterwards!

Sunday

• Breakfast (7-9 am)
• Stewardship event: clean-up on the Wisconsin side (9-11 am)
• Free time to climb (11 am - 3 pm)- on your own or with new friends (we will not be supplying gear or guides)!
• Checkout of the campground is at 3 pm, but you can stay to climb as long as you want!

What to bring:

Lunch and dinner are on your own. Bring food or plan to drive into town to eat.

If camping, bring your own tent/shelter, sleeping gear, etc. Also bring a camp stove if you plan to make dinner that requires cooking!

For clean-up events:

• Static rope
• Ascenders
• Gloves (we will have some for those who need them)
• Extra garbage bags

Email [email protected] if you have questions about this event!

About the Organizers:

WISCONSIN CLIMBERS ASSOCIATION

The Wisconsin Climbers Association is a collective group of advocates whose mission is to serve as a voice for Wisconsin climbers. We also partner with Access Fund serving as a local climbing organization for the state of Wisconsin. Together we foster connections within the community and address access issues while promoting stewardship of the land. LEARN MORE

MINNESOTA CLIMBERS ASSOCIATION

The Minnesota Climbers Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization made up of members and volunteers dedicated to preserving Minnesota climbing. They advocate access for climbers by encouraging responsible practices, promoting conservation and stewardship of private and publicly held lands, as well as fostering communication and awareness of the sport to the public.LEARN MORE

AMERICAN ALPINE CLUB

The American Alpine Club (“AAC”) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. LEARN MORE

ACCESS FUND

Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that leads and inspires the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment. They represent more than 8 million climbers nationwide in our work to protect and conserve the land, fight for sustainable access, and build a community of inspired advocates. LEARN MORE

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