Keep Yosemite’s Stories Alive
Your support preserves Yosemite’s climbing history, fuels stewardship through Facelift, and brings new creative voices into our community. Together, we inspire the next generation of climbers, adventurers, and storytellers.Why Yosemite’s Stories Matter
Yosemite’s climbing stories don’t preserve themselves. The Yosemite Climbing Association protects Yosemite’s climbing legacy, empowers volunteers through Facelift, and brings our community together through museum and storytelling programs. Our work connects people to place and inspires stewardship for generations to come.
Explore Our Work
Our flagship volunteer event brings thousands together to care for Yosemite’s trails, campgrounds, and public spaces in the park and surrounding gateway communities.
Facelift®
We preserve and share Yosemite’s climbing history through exhibits, events, and storytelling that honor the legacy of Yosemite climbers.
Climbing Museum
Through storytelling programs and the Storytelling Summit, we elevate voices that connect people to Yosemite’s culture and history.
Storytelling & Education
Our Impact
pounds of trash removed from climbing, land use & community areas.
1,200,000 +
32,000 +
visitors engaged with YCA exhibits each year.
volunteers engaged in community stewardship and resource protection projects.
120,000 +
historic Yosemite climbing artifacts preserved including gear, images, publications, and other memorabilia.
10,000 +
Your Support Keeps Yosemite’s Story Alive
Your donation fuels stewardship, preserves Yosemite’s climbing history, and helps us bring people together through meaningful programs all year.
Monthly gifts provide year round support for YCA’s programs.
Shop YCA and Support Our Work
Every purchase supports stewardship, storytelling, and community programs in Yosemite and surrounding gateway communities.
“I loved it and will be coming back.
It was crazy to be out there picking trash and have others thanking me, when I was the one feeling grateful.”
2025 Facelift Volunteer