
5 Tips for a Successful Overnight Climbing Trip
You and your crew have finally aligned all your schedules, packed your gear, and are ready to head off for a weekend trip to your favorite home-away-from-home. Whether you’re dead-set on finishing your limit project or just looking for a relaxing trip with friends,...

SCC Has Purchased The Citadel!
CLIMBING ACCESS WIN: THE CITADEL, FORT PAYNE, AL Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) and Access Fund are thrilled to announce the purchase and protection of the iconic Citadel Boulders in Alabama. The acquisition includes 58 acres of undeveloped land surrounding an...

Woodcock Cove Progress Report November, 2023
It has been two and a half years since we first celebrated the acquisition of Woodcock Cove and we’ve been making massive progress towards our fundraising and project goals ever since. As we near the end of our loan period, we are looking back at what we’ve...

Alabama Access Win – Buck’s Pocket
Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) and the Alabama State Parks Department are thrilled to announce a new partnership to recognize and support rock climbing at Buck’s Pocket State Park. The SCC is proud to partner with the state in preparing the park for an...

Trail Daze of Summer – 5th Anniversary
As the 5th anniversary of Trail Daze of Summer comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about how the SCC has always been grounded in stewardship. From day one, SCC was rallying big crews of climbers who put in the time and sweat equity to keep our crags open. Trail days...

Signal Mountain’s new Walden’s Ridge Park to open this fall!
"The Southeastern Climbers Coalition is very excited to see Walden's Ridge Park in its final stages and moving closer to opening! Having another bouldering resource close to town will be a big draw for climbers, and the opening is highly anticipated by the local...

The Meaning of Membership Part 4: Keep Showing Up
Pictured above: Paul Morley (right) and Brad McLEod (left) advocates and leaders for southeastern climbing access.The Southeast Climbers Coalition is gearing up to celebrate 30 years of protecting access to outdoor climbing. From our humble beginnings in 1993, the...

On the Road and Off Invests in Stewardship at Southeast Climbing Areas
When working on a grant proposal earlier this year, I stumbled upon a document written by former SCC Stewardship Director, Angie Langevin, in 2018. Seeking support for improving SCC’s stewardship efforts, Langevin lamented that one of the challenges was a lull in...

Campbellton Trail Day – Youth First Ascents in Atlanta!
CAMPBELLTON CREEK NATURE PRESERVE - South Fulton, GA - Our progress in opening a second climbing area in South Fulton, GA is well underway. We are excited to partner with Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land (STPL) as part of our Rising Climbing Stewards Program...

The meaning of membership, part 3: How It Impacts Our Community
Springtime is almost here, temps are changing and the SCC is excited to continue our progress on several stewardship projects. At the end of 2022, we held a membership drive with outcomes that far surpassed our goal. It is thanks to our SCC members that we are more...