On September 19-21, 2014, the Western Massachusetts Climbers Coalition will hold their 5th annual Western Mass Rendezvous, part fundraiser, part festival, part climbing comp, at Farley Ledge in Erving, Massachusetts. According to the WMCC, "The WMCC Rendezvous, presented by Millet is our annual fundraiser to help build cohesive relationships with advocacy groups, state and local governments, landowners, and conservation groups and to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment in Western Massachusetts."

This year's event includes a bouldering and roped climbing "friendly" competition, a screening of Reel Rock's latest film "Valley Uprising," and an Adopt-a-Crag event. Check out WMCC's website, climbgneiss.org for more info and to register.