Devil's Lake Climber Survey In 2025

The Wisconsin Climbers Association is undertaking a groundbreaking study to understand the economic impacts of rock climbing at Devil's Lake State Park. This survey is open now through October 2025. Learn more and take the study: https://www.wiclimbers.com/economic-impact-study

This study will help us understand who is coming to climb at Devil's Lake and what their visits contribute to the local economy. The data will assist the WCA as we pursue our mission of stewardship, access, and community across the state. 

This summer, please help us out by taking this survey! It takes about 15 minutes and asks a variety of questions about your climbing trip, spending related to that trip, your familiarity with Leave No Trace principles, and some demographic info to help us understand climbing at this popular area.

Some important things to remember about the survey:

• You can take the survey multiple times! Please take the survey after EACH climbing trip.
• We'll be conducting a raffle each month of the survey period for anyone who responds, culminating in a prize that will be given away to one lucky respondent when the survey closes. 
• We want feedback from all climbing disciplines! Bouldering, trad, top roping, mixed... as long as it's climbing at Devil's Lake State Park, it's an eligible activity!

Why does this matter? With this study we will:

• Advocate for climbing access—Help us work with the DNR to protect and expand climbing opportunities in Wisconsin.
• Show our economic impact—Prove that climbers support local businesses and communities. 
• Strengthen climbing partnerships—Make sure we have a seat at the table when decisions are made.
• Improve climbing education—Guide efforts to promote responsible climbing and Leave No Trace principles.
• The more climbers who take the survey, the stronger our case. Share it, take it, and make your voice count!

We welcome any support you can give us during this survey period. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to info@wiclimbers.com..

https://www.wiclimbers.com/economic-impact-study 

And thank you to the Access Fund for the funding necessary for this study!