Climbers with a favorite local climbing area can propose infrastructure improvements through the 鈥檚 new Cornerstone Conservation Grant. Designed to help preserve and protect climbing resources, the grants make $25,000 available to build trails, improve or place fixed anchors, develop 鈥渉uman waste management solutions鈥 (see the and Alan Arnette’s blog post), and generally make alpine areas more earth- and user-friendly. To apply for the grants, which range from $1,000 to $15,000, alpinists can visit before August 15鈥攂ut applicants must have the support of the local climbing community, propose a sustainable project, and run on volunteer labor. There are more guidelines on 鈥檚 blog, and an application form at the club鈥檚 website.
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