SCC Access Win: Pond Creek
We are excited to announce with the help of the landowner, Matt McBride, and the Access Fund, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition has been able to secure an access agreement to a rad new climbing area in Sequatchie Valley. When Matt McBride acquired a beautiful parcel...
Reel Rock 19 – Statement
The Southeastern Climbers Coalition has annually shown the Reel Rock screenings as a bangarang fundraising and stoke fueled community event. We are aware that the film The Cobra and the Heart, included in Reel Rock 19, features climber Thomasina Pidgeon, who publicly...
Embracing Fire’s Duality: A Look at the Effects of Fire
Read for an in depth discussion about fire in our landscape.
SCC Welcomes New Staff
Passing The Torch SCC staff is passing the torch to the new generation of climbing stewards. As a coalition of climbers, our organization has gone through numerous seasons of evolution.Through every transition one thing remains constant: the mission. Preserving access...
Join us in Welcoming SCC’s New Executive Director
It is truly a special honor to welcome our new SCC Executive Director Ben Lowe. Many of you know him as a staple of the southern climbing community, and our team is truly stoked to have him take up the mission of preserving access to outdoor climbing in our region....
SCC Member Highlight – Nick Shook
At the heart of the Southeastern Climbers Coalition lies a mission that resonates deeply with climbers across the region: preserving access to outdoor climbing for present and future generations. This mission is powered by an incredible community of climbers,...
SCC Member Highlight – Max Gunther
“Stewardship means both having access to the areas we climb and sharing responsibility for taking care of them. It’s easy for new climbers to think, ‘Oh, it’s great these places are here to climb.’ But it often takes time to realize that these are some of the only...
4 Ways to Climb Hard by Keeping it Clean
Did you know that keeping your area clean can actually help you with sending hard? Climbers often get a bad rep for not being the tidiest athletes, but if you follow a few simple tips it can actually improve your organization and focus in the long run. Here are a few...
The Economic Impact of Climbing in Tennessee: A Win-Win for the Economy and Stewardship
Tennessee’s outdoor climbing scene is not just a haven for adventure seekers but also a significant economic driver for the state. With breathtaking landscapes and world-class climbing, it’s no wonder that Tennessee attracts a substantial number of climbing...
3 Ways to Improve Your Climbing Trip Before You Even Arrive
There are plenty of things you can do during your climbing to improve your chances of sending hard, but what if we told you there were ways to up your game before you even left for the crag? Preparation goes a long way, so here are a few tips to make sure the odds are...