Vermont Grants Awarded
2008
Acquisition of Upper West Bolton Cliff, Vermont (2008)
Assist in the acquisition of Upper West Bolton Cliff (a.k.a. Upper West) in Bolton, Vermont. Less than 30 minutes from Burlington and Montpelier, Upper West is one of northern Vermont’s most popular and historic cliffs. It hosts 250-foot traditional climbs, ice climbs, and a boulder field.
2004
Bolton Quarry Acquisition Project, Vermont (2004)
The Climbing Resource Access Group of Vermont (CRAG-VT) was awarded a grant to assist with the acquisition of the Bolton Quarry climbing area. Bolton Quarry is a locally and regionally significant rock and ice climbing area. CRAG-VT recently negotiated to purchase the crag and surrounding 30-acre parcel for recreational use and protection. Climbing will be allowed and access to the crag will be guaranteed in perpetuity. This grant supplements a grant awarded by the AF in the fall of 2003 for the acquisition.