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CASA PROGRAMS
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CASA presents American Alpinist 
​Jim Donini
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Tuesday, October 22, 6:30pm
Blackrock Brewers
​Indoor Venue
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CASA is very excited to announce that Jim Donini, one of the most accomplished alpinists of his, or any, generation, will be presenting at our first education event of the season.

Please join us for this special event to kick off our exciting 2024-2025 season. The event will be hosted indoors on October 22nd at 
BlackRock Brewers. Arrive early to get your beer and seat! 

More details about Jim Donini on the the Education Events Page.
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Group of stewardship volunteers posing in Baboquivari
We are looking for volunteers for future projects
  • If you are interested in participating in upcoming CASA Stewardship Events
  • You can't wait to get involved with erosion control or highway cleanup
  • You are psyched about the prospect of working on something like the Crags Against Humanity Project

​Head on over to our Volunteer page and fill out the form. Check the box for "Stewardship Events" AND anything else of interest!

Check back here for information on upcoming CASA Stewardship events!

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Your CASA Anchor Team has been busy this summer replacing bolts on Mt Lemmon. The bolts in the photo below were all removed from the route Metro on Honeymooner Wall at Windy Point.

Thanks to the American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA) for their support!
If you are seeing suspect climbing hardware out there like this or worse:
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Don't forget to....​
REPORT BAD BOLTS

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Protect Climbing Access and Outdoor Recreation Today

Tell your Senator to vote YES on the EXPLORE Act!!!
​For more details, go to the EXPLORE Act page.
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Photo by Zack Miller

CRAGS AGAINST HUMANITY
​CASA PRESS RELEASE
Climbing Association of Southern Arizona (CASA) is excited to announce that the Coronado National Forest has fully approved upgrades to the Crags Against Humanity climbing area as part of the Santa Catalina Trail Plan. 

Full press release on Stewardship NEWS

CRAGS AGAINST HUMANITY PROJECT
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The Crags Against Humanity Project, an initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing climbing areas, has recently achieved a significant milestone. The project, led by the CASA Stewardship Lead Eric Ruljancich, has received NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) approval from the Coronado National Forest (CNF).

​This approval marks a crucial step forward in the project's goal of adopting and improving the area known as Crags Against Humanity, located within the CNF.

​More information can be found in the Stewardship News.

RAPTOR NESTING SEASON
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Photo by Jeff Ladderud
This is the time of year to be aware of nesting Raptors in areas such as Cochise Stronghold, Barnum/Gumby Rock, and Upper Mountain Crags.  Go to Climbers & Raptors for more information, and register potential nesting areas.

FOREST SERVICE NEWS

US Forest Service
​Trail & Climbing Information
The Coronado National Forest (CNF) has released the final Santa Catalina Trail Plan! 

For climbing-specific plans, check out the Crags Against Humanity Project!

​The Coronado National Forest Website now has a climbing webpage! 
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OTHER TUCSON EVENTS

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CASA Volunteers posing at the Baboquivari Adopt A Crag day February 2023
Photo courtesy of Eric Ruljancich
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  • Home
  • News
    • Leadership Drive 2025 >
      • CliffNotes Coordinator
      • Deputy Director
    • Voices from the Community
    • 2023 Photo Contest Results
    • Coronado Forest Service Information
  • Calendar
  • Programs
    • Stewardship >
      • Events
      • News
      • Graffiti Removal
    • Anchor Team >
      • Updated Climbs
      • Bolt/Anchor Replacement
    • Education >
      • Events
      • News
      • Climber Resource Portal >
        • Pusch Ridge Wilderness
        • Climbing: An Indigenous Perspective
        • Bighorn Sheep Closure
        • Climbers & Raptors >
          • Raptors in Cochise
  • Meet CASA
    • About CASA
    • The CASA Team
    • JEDI Statement
    • Partnering Organizations
  • Report Bad Bolts
  • DONATE
    • Volunteer
    • Thank You CASA Members & Donors
  • Get Connected