ABOUT US: MISSION & HISTORY

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1 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

2 ABOUT US: MISSION & HISTORY The Bay Area Climbers Coalition is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on preserving access to our local outdoor areas by actively fostering positive relationships with land managers, hosting stewardship events, and providing educational programming for the climbing community. Formed in 2013 and incorporated as a non-profit in 2014, the Coalition has brought hundreds of volunteers to over a dozen Bay Area crags, successfully removing thousands of pounds of trash and other debris, clearing graffiti from multiple rock walls, and improving miles of access trails. Thank you for making this work possible!

3 ABOUT US: REGION The Bay Area Climbers Coalition primarily works within the 9-county San Francisco Bay Area, serving crags from Pinnacles National Park in the south to Mount Saint Helena in the north and Mount Diablo State Park in the east. We also partner with peer organizations to contribute to stewardship efforts at destination climbing areas that are significantly affected by Bay Area climbers, including Yosemite National Park and Bishop, California.

4 ABOUT US: SCOPE Capabilities of the Bay Area Climbers Coalition include: - Trash and debris cleanup - Graffiti removal - Trail building, trail maintenance, and trail closure - Assessment and replacement of aging fixed anchors - Educating the climbing community and the general public on socially- and environmentally-responsible climbing practices

5 ABOUT US: PEOPLE In 2016, the Bay Area Climbers Coalition consisted of a 5-member board of directors that conducted all Coalition activities and coordinated over 1,000 volunteers and community members. For 2017, the board of directors was expanded to 7 voting positions and approximately 20 at-large positions, with an ever-increasing group of volunteers and community members.

6 2016 ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT 7 EVENTS AT LOCAL CLIMBING AREAS 206 VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED 806 VOLUNTEER HOURS

7 2016 ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT 10,800 FEET OF TRAILS IMPROVED 260 POUNDS OF TRASH REMOVED 11 STAIRS BUILT 13 SOCIAL TRAILS CLOSED 2 RETAINING WALLS BUILT

8 2016 ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT 16 DEAD TREE STUMPS REMOVED 17 WATER BARS CLOSED 175 SQUARE-FEET OF GRAFFITI REMOVED 2 BENCH POSTS INSTALLED 300 POUNDS OF INVASIVE PLANTS REMOVED

9 FUNDING OUR WORK: REVENUE Memberships, $1, Other, $4.08 Donations, $4, Events, $7,217.63

10 FUNDING OUR WORK: EXPENSES Contractors, $ Website, $ Administrative, $41.00 Event Supplies, $1, Food for volunteers, $1, Marketing, $241.20

11 2017 OBJECTIVES 1. Continue stewardship projects at climbing areas throughout the Bay Area while expanding work to Mount Diablo State Park and Pinnacles National Park. 2. Increase community engagement through new social events and more frequent tabling presence at climbing gatherings. 3. Work with land managers and experienced climbers to assess and replace unsafe fixed hardware at local climbing areas. 4. Develop educational programming for climbers about how best to support our local crags and represent the climbing community.

12 GET INVOLVED Volunteer at an Adopt-A-Crag Event Join us to make improvements to climbing areas throughout the Bay Area. These events are a great way to meet other like-minded climbers, explore climbing areas, and give back to your favorite outdoor spaces. We list these events on our website, send them out to our list, and share them on social media.

13 GET INVOLVED Join the board We typically begin recruiting for upcoming board openings in October check for more information on how you can contribute your time and talents to Bay Area climbing.

14 GET INVOLVED Connect with us online Web: facebook.com/groups/bayareaclimberscoalition/

15 PROTECT BAY AREA CLIMBING Membership: Access Fund + BACC Become a Joint Member by selecting Bay Area Climbers Coalition as your Local Climbing Organization when you join Access Fund. A portion of your dues will go to support Bay Area projects! accessfund.org/join-or-give Direct Donation: Bay Area Climbers Coalition Visit bayareaclimberscoalition.org for information on how to make a direct donation to support local projects, including by buying our shirts and other climbing swag.

16 YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS