by Madison Fultz | Jul 15, 2026 | Current News, Featured
Local Legends: Clay Caragianes Every Climber has a story about how they found the sport. For some, it starts with a friend, a family member, or an adventure. For Clay Caragianes, it all started with a first date. What began as an introduction to climbing...
by Madison Fultz | Jul 14, 2025 | Current News, Featured
Southeastern Climbers Coalition and Access Fund Partner with The Lyme Timber Company to secure an Access Agreement for Little Brushy Climbing Area CHATTANOOGA, TN, July 14, 2025 – Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), the local climbing coalition, and Access...
by Madison Fultz | Jul 3, 2025 | Current News
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...
by Kara Matassino | May 2, 2025 | Current News
Mountain Laurel pictured above. The trail acted as a fire break here keeping one side of the laurels unaffected. Several weeks ago a wildfire was sparked at the base of Woodcock. Dunlap Fire Department says the fire was likely started by someone burning leaves at the...
by Ben Lowe | Mar 27, 2025 | Current News
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...
by Kate Hanes | Mar 26, 2025 | Current News
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....
