Teton Climbers’ Coalition, Parks & Rec partner on Town Pump
Summertime bouldering series saved
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — The Town Pump community bouldering series has been Jackson’s climbing and social event of the summer for the past six years
From children to parents, boulderers to alpinists so many have participated in the weekly event, the popularity of which has continued to grow with each passing year.
This summer, the Town Pump almost didn’t happen. Like many businesses and organizations in the valley, Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation lacked staff to run it.
The Teton Climbers’ Coalition—the local nonprofit that advocates, stewards, and engages on behalf of the Teton climbing community—learned of Parks and Rec’s struggles late last week. A meeting between the two entities was hastily arranged on Monday, and a partnership to run the bouldering series was forged.
As in years past, Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation will have a presence at the Pump as it continues to foster and facilitate the event. Unlike years past, all registration will be held online. There will be no in-person registration.
In order to streamline the registration process, a household needs to be set up through the Parks and Rec Registration software prior to registration for this Pump. Registration will open May 24.
“Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation is proud to host this event in collaboration with the Teton Climbers’ Coalition,” said Rachael Zimmerman, programs manager.
This year’s Town Pump will be held on Tuesday evenings from May 31 until August 24 from 6-8pm at the Teton Boulder Park. On Tuesday, May 24, from 6-8pm, the Teton Climbers’ Coalition will host a community clean-up at the Boulder Park to help get it ready for the season. The clean-up is free and open to the public.
