by Joel Anderson | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
On August 12th, members of the NWMTCC replaced 15 anchor setups at the main area of Kila Crags southwest of Kalispell. The area is becoming more popular every season, and was way overdue for upgraded hardware. Kila is known for having somewhat chossy rock, and has...
by Joel Anderson | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Saturday’s trail day brought out a dozen motivated volunteers and resulted in two fully renovated trails. The path down to Mikey’s Mussel Beach was raked clean of pine needles and brushed out, and the path through the talus now has some solid rock steps....
by Joel Anderson | May 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Trail Day is finally happening! With help from the Rexford Ranger District, the NWMTCC will be restoring and improving trails to Mussel Beach, the Upper Tier and Peck Gulch. Phase 1 will begin at the main area on June 15th. Bring gloves, snacks, water and your...
by Joel Anderson | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
After receiving a $2,000 grant from the Access Fund, our re-bolting committee set to work replacing some of Stone Hill’s funky top anchors from the mid 1980s. Led by board member Joel Handley, the Coalition managed to replace 15 anchors at Stone Hill this...
by Joel Anderson | Nov 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Fall has fallen, and as we prepare to pull down on plastic for the winter, it gives us some time to reflect. Firstly, we have some great events coming up! Show up and support your LCO! November 27th – Pint Night Fundraiser at Kalispell Brewing Company, 5-8 pm...
by Joel Anderson | Jul 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
As of July 11th, the Rexford Ranger District has lifted the peregrine falcon closure for Stone Hill’s west side, opening the Pit Stop area and other roadside crags. The closure will resume on March 1st, 2019 for the new monitoring season. Local climbers’...
