Events

SICC’s ADOPT-A-CRAG TBD, 2026 SICC members are voting for either Midway, City of Rocks, or Roman Wall – stay tuned!

MARCH 10, 2026, 7:00 PM MALCOLM DALY’S EPIC RESCUE – in collaboration with SICC, the Magic Valley SORT-Special Operations Rescue Team, and U.P. Athletics, Daly will present slides and firsthand narration of his harrowing 1999 Alaska ice-climbing accident and the epic two-day rescue that followed. Magic Valley’s award-winning SORT team will share their expertise and capabilities, and real-world rescue insights. Special thanks to The Lamphouse for hosting us as part of their Chautauqua Tuesday series!

APRIL TBD, 2026 ACCESS FUND/SLCA – NEW ROUTER SYMPOSIUM Third annual event to talk about best practices

*APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2026 WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS – CITY OF ROCKS (biological survey) Assist in a biological survey of native flora and fauna and help inventory plant and wildlife species across diverse habitats (few spots left!)

MAY 1-2, 2026 ACCESS FUND 2026 CLIMBING ADVOCACY CONFERENCE Fayetteville, WV

MAY 2, 2026 OVER THE FALLS CLIMBING FESTIVAL Shoshone Falls Park, Twin Falls. Registration coming soon! Discount for SICC members.

JUNE 4-7, 2026 IDAHO MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL 4-day all inclusive climbing retreat at Castle Rock State Park – SICC will be there!

*JUNE 21-27, 2026 WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS – CITY OF ROCKS (new trails) This project is open to women only Be part of history as we develop new trails providing access to new climbing routes in a newly acquired land parcel!

JUL TBD, 2026 INTERNATIONAL CLIMBERS FESTIVAL Lander, Wyoming

AUG TBD, 2026 SLCA CLIMBING FESTIVAL Uintas, Utah

SEP 4-7, 2026 SICC IN THE CITY A SICC Member event with climbing, clinics and live music at City of Rocks National Park

SEP TBD, 2026 POCATELLO PUMP Oldest climbing competition in America put on by Idaho State University

SEP 26, 2026 SICC ANNUAL BANQUET 9th Annual Banquet at El Sombrero in Jerome

FALL TBD, 2026 REEL ROCK 20 Magic Valley Gear Exchange, Twin Falls, seating limited to 50 guests. Free for SICC Members

OCT 10 BOULDERFEST 15th Annual Dierkes Boulderfest, Dierkes Lake Park

DEC TBD, 2026 SICC HOLIDAY CLIMB Gemstone Climbing Center co-hosting SICC for a Twin Falls family-friendly climb – bring a dish to share. Free for SICC Members

*SICC will sponsor two SICC members who volunteer for a Wilderness Volunteer program at City of Rocks.