American Safe Climbing Association
The ASCA is a bare bones non-profit organization of dedicated climbers who replace unsafe anchors and reduce the visual and environmental impacts of climbing.
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The ASCA returns classic climbing routes to their original danger level by replacing deteriorating old fixed anchors, usually bolts, with modern camouflaged gear. We do not add bolts to make climbs “safer.” Climbing is inherently extremely dangerous. For more information click here.
The ASCA has replaced over 14,000 old bolts to date in Yosemite and many other areas throughout the U.S., mostly in the western states. For detailed information on the routes click here.
The ASCA has a wide selection of information on bolts, other fixed anchors, and climbing safety. For more information click here.
Help to preserve the cliffs and parks where climbers love to explore the vertical environment. To find out more about how to help, http://www.safeclimbing.org/help.htm.
Thank you to the following…
American Alpine Club
Black Diamond
BlueWater Ropes
Fixe Hardware
JustRopes.com
Mammoth Mountaineering Supply
Metolius
Moses Enterprises
Mountain Gear
MountainProject
Petzl
Planet Granite
Redpoint Climber’s Supply
Southern California Mountaineers Association
Supertopo
Titan Climbing
Tom K Michael, D.D.S., P.S.
Touchstone Climbing
Yates Mountaineering
