Southwestern Pennsylvania Climbers Coalition
Promoting responsible development and preservation of climbing and bouldering in southwestern Pennsylvania.Explorers Club of Pittsburgh
Members participate in activities as diverse as mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, caving, cycling, backpacking, environmental and community service projects, and a host of outdoor sports.Venture Outdoors
A member-supported local non-profit organization working to make it easy for you to get outside.BikePGH
With a focus on Advocacy, Education, and Community, Bike Pittsburgh is transforming our streets and communities into vibrant, healthy places by making them safe and accessible for people to bike and walk.Fittsburgh
Your guide to sweat spots, healthy eats, and upcoming races in Pittsburgh.Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group
Pittsburgh-based volunteer search and rescue team that specializes in lost and missing person searches, cave rescue, and high-angle rope rescueNRAC
Preserve and promotes access to climbing areas, and to conserve climbing resources in the New River Gorge and surrounding areas.Steel City Slackers
A passionate team of slackline enthusiasts who share a love for the Pittsburgh community.
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Climbing Wall Association
Supports the growth, health, independence and professionalism of the climbing wall industry.Climbing Business Journal
An independent news outlet dedicated to covering the indoor climbing industry.Access Fund
Threats to our climbing areas come in many forms—and we must act quickly and nimbly to protect them.The American Alpine Club
A united community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes.American Mountain Guides Association
To inspire and support a culture of American mountain craft.OnSite
Climbing wall design and manufacturing.Walltopia
Climbing wall design and manufacturing.Flashed
Setting the standard in gym padding.National Ski Patrol
The gold standard in mountain safety and rescue since 1938.