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    SCC Signs Contract on Steele Tract
    Posted on Friday, March 06 @ 08:30:33 EST by bradmc
    The Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) has just signed a contract with a private landowner for a 25.59 acre tract (for a price of $55k) along the cliffline at Steele, Alabama. This area has been closed to climbers since 1987 due to parking access issues. The goal of the SCC is to open this area back up to climbers by purchasing the area.Click for larger image
    a view of the cliff areas on the 25 acre Steele tract



    Click here for "Heart of Stone" video featuring Steele.

    Another view of the cliffline. Look for the white trailer in the far right corner.

    The Steele cliffline is located 7 miles from the Horsepens 40 bouldering area and 45 minutes from Birmingham. The 25.59 ac. tract has road access from Chandler Mtn Road (bottom access) and will incluide a house trailer, metal shed, and old jeep trail that heads up towards the clifline (additional parking area).

    The tract has over 1,400 linear feet of cliffline and includes several cliff areas and it is estimated to have 30 to 50 routes (route descriptions unclear at this time because there is no formal topo).

    more info on Steele: Click Here for more Steele info



    This project is being viewed in a similar light to the Boat Rock project where we will slowly try to acquire more tracts over the next few years and re-unite the whole cliffline (over 1 mile of cliff). This purchase does not include the Amphitheatre as we have tried for years to talk with those owners with no progress.

    You can donate now at: Click Here to Donate to Steele

    just type in "Steele" to the text box.
    or snail mail a check to:
    The SCC
    275 Stone Mill Trail
    Atlanta, GA 30328

    We look forward to opening this climbing cliff and preserving it for future generations to enjoy.

    The SCC was founded in 1993 and is a 501-c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve climbing areas for future generations. All donations are tax deductible. The SCC owns 4 climbing areas to include Boat Rock (GA), Jamestown (AL), Kings Bluff (TN) and Yellow Bluff(AL). The SCC also leases two climbing areas - Woods Hill Boulders (GA) and Castle Rock (TN).

    Note: The SCC thanks all of it's volunteers and sponsors who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to purchase the Steele tract. Thanks!

    		 
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