What Is the LVCLC?
The Las Vegas Climbers' Liaison Council (LVCLC) is dedicated to ensuring climbing access, encouraging stewardship of the environment, and cultivating a sense of community in a world-class climbing destination.
As Las Vegas continues to prosper and grow toward the boundary of public lands, Red Rock National Conservation Area in particular faces ever more threatening issues from encroaching development and increased land use. These issues have created a greater responsibility for every climber or outdoor enthusiast visiting Red Rock.
The Las Vegas climbing community joined together to provide a unified voice to the Bureau of Land Management and National Forest Service as they develop land management and climbing management plans for local areas. Our responsibility is threefold:
- Stay aware, through direct communication with the BLM and NFS, of issues impacting climbing access and provide comment and assistance to land management agencies
- Help protect and preserve local climbing areas through clean-ups, service projects, and creating awareness among the climbing community of the issues that could weaken the ability to climb in public lands
- Develop a strong climbing code of ethics that is recognized and respected by all who climb in Red Rock
The LVCLC is supported and recognized by the Access Fund, the American Safe Climbing Association, the American Mountain Guides Association, and many other climbing organizations that give back to the climbing community through numerous efforts. All of these organizations have assisted in one way or another in helping to secure the future of climbing around Las Vegas.
The LVCLC is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3)), and we operate completely through the efforts and financial support of the climbing community and businesses who recognize the importance of environmental stewardship and climbing access. Funds raised go directly to supporting our mission. In an effort to maintain our operational budget, the LVCLC is operated by a completely volunteer board.
You can support the LVCLC through the contribution of your time, effort, expertise, or money. Please click the Membership link at left and you'll stay informed of all issues affecting climbers and outdoor enthusiasts who visit Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston. You'll also be invited to join us as we rebuild trails and clean up crags, becoming an active part of protecting climbing in Southern Nevada.