Where Does Your Money Go?

The Saskatchewan Section helps support a few worthy organizations.  One of these is TABVAR (The Association of Bow Valley Rock Climbers), an organization that works to upgrade anchors and existing bolts on certain rock routes in the area.  The Section received the following note related to our 2011 donation:

The Bow Valley welcomes climbers near and far every year and many that I have come across are amazed at the amount of sport climbing we have developed and continue to develop here in the valley. We are very fortunate to have dedicated route builders that continue to find new lines, some of those crags go back decades and some from only a few years ago. Then there are those crags that await discovery...

Over the past three years we have also been fortunate to have individuals that have dedicated time to revisit some of the more popular crags and refit routes that are in dire need of anchor and/or protection bolt replacement, making these routes safer and there for more years of enjoyment. Through the Anchor and Bolt Protection Replacement Program TABVAR has been able to reimburse 100% any money that the individuals have incurred. TABVAR also maintains an inventory of hardware for distribution to refit routes.

All of this could not be possible if it was not for our corporate and individual donors, from near and far, that help TABVAR help to fund the ongoing efforts, year after year. I believe I can say on behalf of the climbing community - a very great thank you, and look forward to their continued support.

TABVAR can only continue the reimbursement programs, for new and refitted routes for as long as funds can be raised. The coming year, the challenge will be to solidify the continuing support of our current  donors and find new funding sources.

As a volunteer organization we always welcome ideas from the community. If you have an idea or wish to help out in some way feel free to contact us at this email - TABVAR.is@gmail.com.

The Board of Directors wish you a great climbing season for 2012! 

Cheers

TABVAR's 2011 annual report can be read here.