Salt Lake Climber Alliance (“SLCA”)

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About Salt Lake Climber Alliance (“SLCA”)

The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) is a non-profit organization established in 2002 to address the climbing access issue in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It has since become a highly-regarded local climbing organization that works towards ensuring well-managed and sustainable climbing areas in the Wasatch and surrounding regions. The vision of the SLCA is to provide Wasatch climbers with ongoing access to sustainable and well-managed climbing areas. To achieve this, the organization engages as an advocate to protect outdoor climbing access and as a steward to maintain sustainable climbing resources in the Wasatch and surrounding regions.

The SLCA believes in inclusion and dedicates itself to the inclusion of all climbing advocates. They believe that access to climbing should be open and offer a welcoming environment for all climbers, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, social class, gender identity, gender expression, sexuality, ability, or age. The organization’s values include collaboration, community, grit, legacy, passion, and trust. They bring together the climbing community inclusively to work effectively with landowners, government, and affinity groups. They represent a diverse range of interests across climbing, uplifting everyone’s voices to bring them together collaboratively as one unified voice.

The SLCA works as an advocate with public and private landowners to protect climbing access across the region. It also serves as a steward of climbing sites, managing an acclaimed anchor maintenance program on established routes, upgrading or developing sustainable trail access, and educating climbers on responsible use of outdoor climbing areas. The organization also engages the community through events and outreach and partners with local guide outfitters to increase climbing skills knowledge through education at the Salt Lake Climbing Festival. The SLCA is a non-profit organization supported by the climbing community, working closely with local and national governmental public land agencies, private landowners, as well as local and national climbing advocate organizations.

Salt Lake Climber Alliance (“SLCA”) works with

Black Diamond

United States • 201-500 employees

Sustainability score

2.03

Climbing, Everyday, Hiking & Trekking, Mountaineering, Security, Ski mountaineering, Skiing, Snowboard, Special expedition

Black Diamond

Black Diamond Equipment is a leading brand in the outdoor industry that produces top-quality equipment for climbing, skiing, and trekking. The company has a rich heritage dating back to 1957 when they began selling hand-forged climbing gear from the trunk of a car. Black Diamond's headquarters are situated in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. The company is renowned for its engineering and manufacturing of high-performance gear that is used by outdoor enthusiasts globally. They pride themselves on being an industry leader, and their products are designed for people who share their passion for outdoor adventure.

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Blue ice

France • 11-50 employees

Sustainability score

0.79

Climbing, Ice climbing, Mountaineering, Ski mountaineering

Blue ice

Blue Ice is a brand that designs and manufactures alpine equipment with a commitment to environmental stewardship. Their products are created with minimalist design principles that embrace innovation. Passionate about mountaineering, climbing, and skiing, they respect the beauty and dangers of the mountain. Their team is based at the foot of Mont Blanc and the Rockies, where they design their products inspired by the peaks around them. With a focus on becoming the benchmark brand for mountaineering, they care about their customers and the environment. Blue Ice is bold, creative, and responsible, and they strive to blend purism and daring in their products.

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