Success Story 2018

Buckeye Knob and Barn Boulders Climbing Area Acquisition

Barn boulders, near Boone, NC
PROJECT NAME:
Buckeye Knob and Barn Boulders Climbing Area Acquisition
GRANTEE:
Carolina Climber’s Coalition
RESULT:
1 climbing area and 55 acres protected

The Carolina Climbers Coalition acquired Buckeye Knob and Barn boulders, establishing the first permanently protected bouldering area in Boone, NC.  The Barn bouldering area includes over 500 boulder problems. The group plans to build sustainable trails to improve access to the area.