The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers
Climbing Routes Established and Maintained at Upper Slocan Bluffs The Slocan Lake Bluffs are one of the best rock climbing venues in the West Kootenays, with many areas first established many decades ago. Above the main bluffs are some amazing … Continued
The West Kootenay rock climbing and mountaineering community is invited to the 2022 TAWKROC AGM. We will be discussing the year that was 2021 as well as our new plans for supporting local climbing in 2022. The Association of West … Continued
Over the past few years, The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) has acquired two significant parks in Castlegar (Kinnaird and Waterline). We purchased these through a mixture of community donations and grants. We keep them open for the … Continued
The Upper Slocan Bluffs offer an amazing collection of moderate trad and sport climbing with beautiful views of Slocan Lake. This area was developed in the early 2000s but needed a bit of TLC. TAWKROC director Lukas Fodor took it … Continued
Are you ready to SEND at the 2020 Kootenay Climbing Festival on Sunday, Sept. 20th?We have five awesome clinics now finalized – Intro to Rock Rescue, Make Friends With Falling, Top Roping 101, Anchors 101, and Climbing Intro for Kids! You can get all … Continued
It’s finally happening! After years of effort, a property subdivision and a land purchase, the Waterline crag in Castlegar is OPEN FOR BUSINESS this Sunday, July 19th! Waterline is now owned and operated by TAWKROC, the non-profit that represents all … Continued
Minutes from the 2020 TAWKROC Annual General Meeting
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers online starting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 28. The meeting will be held on the Webex platform and no special account or app is necessary. We’ll simply share the meeting code with … Continued
Waterline Walls are still closed to climbers but a lot of work is being done to open the area again as soon as possible. Here’s how.
TAWKROC held its 8th annual Kootenay Climbing Festival September 21-22, 2019 and featured Canada’s best climber Sonnie Trotter.