From trail days to climbing meetups, board meetings to our annual festival — there are many ways to help out and get to know the Vermont climbing community.
May 3: Bolton Green-Up Day| Bolton | 9AM
June 7: Summer Kick-Off | Bolton Quarry | 9:30 AM
September 21: Vermont Climbing Fest Trail Day | Waterbury
Let’s climb together! CRAG-VT is again hosting our monthly member meet-ups. These are a great opportunity to get to know other local climbers, find partners, share beta, and try hard together. Member meetups are hosted on a rotating basis between Petra Cliffs, Metro Rock, and when weather permits, our outdoor crags. These gatherings are free and open to any CRAG-VT member. If you’re not a member yet, sign up at the meet up!
Logistics: We’ll have an updated member list at the door (if at a gym); if your membership has lapsed you can update it at the event. We encourage everyone to wear their CRAG VT T-shirt at the meetup so we can find each other!
Thank you to our generous partners Petra Cliffs and Metro Rock Station for hosting these gatherings!
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
2025 Dates & Locations (Gym if Rainy)
- March 19, 2025 at Metro Rock
- April 16, 2025 at Bolton Dome (Burly Bloc)
- May 21, 2025 at Lower West (Petra)
- June 18, 2025 at Quarry/Carcass/82 (Metro)
- July 16, 2025 at Upper West/Bolton Boulders (Burly Bloc)
- August 20, 2025 at Bolton Dome (Petra)
- September 17, 2025 – Smuggs (Metro)
- October 15, 2025 at Burly Bloc
- November 19, 2025 at Petra Cliffs
- December 17, 2025 at Metro Rock
Location
- Metro Rock Station: 320 Sunderland Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- Petra Cliffs: 105 Briggs St, Burlington, VT 05401
- Various Climbing Area Locations
Please Note: CRAG-VT meetups are not guided events; climbers should have their own equipment and be proficient with safe climbing practices.
The seventh Annual Vermont Climbing Festival is scheduled for September 19-21, 2025 at Farr’s Field in Waterbury, Vermont. Join us for a weekend full of clinics, speakers, music, and climbing while getting to know fellow Vermont Climbers. All proceeds benefit CRAG-VT and our work to protect Vermont Climbing Access. Learn more here!
Join your fellow CRAG-VT members on October 3rd-5th for a weekend of climbing, community, and fun for the second annual Kingdom Climbing Weekend. It’s like our member meetup, but for a whole weekend!
CRAG-VT has partnered with Vermont’s oldest sporting camp, Quimby Country, to host a weekend gathering just a short distance from Black Mountain, Vermont’s premiere crack climbing mecca.
The weekend includes a stay for up to 40 climbers in rustic cabins on the shores of Little Averill Lake and all funds go directly to Quimby Country and support the local economy.
The weekend offers up an unique opportunity to connect with your climbing community, make new connections, and spend your days tackling the plethora of 5 star routes at Black Mountain, where CRAG-VT was recently designated as a Recreation Corridor Manager by the land managing partners.
First Tuesday of the Month from 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Monthly CRAG-VT Board Meetings are where we discuss the state of climbing access in Vermont and our current projects; including updates on the new acquisitions, exciting upcoming events, and more.
Currently board meetings are conducted via WebEx. All CRAG-VT members are welcome to join.
February Annual Meeting & Potluck
When: Tuesday, February 4th
Time: 6PM-9PM
What: Potluck, presentation & climbing!
Where: Petra Cliffs
Bring your climbing gear and a dish to share!
Meeting number (access code): 2342 250 8916 Meeting password: mpVVtWhD242 JOIN BY PHONE +1-415-655-0001 US Toll
CRAG-VT has three planning committees: Access; Stewardship; and Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. There are opportunities for non-board members to serve on committees as core volunteers. If you’re interested in participating on one of these committees, fill out our volunteer interest form to be kept in the loop for upcoming opportunities! Committees generally meet at least once per month.