National Public Lands Day 2019
WHERE
WHEN
Saturday – Sunday, Sept. 28 – 29
9 AM – 12 PM Trail Work (both days)
7 PM – ??? Camp Out (Saturday)
Celebrate National Public Day with the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, REI, South Cumberland State Park, Friends of South Cumberland, and High Point Climbing & Fitness at Denny Cove. We will work on the approach trail to Denny East and continue tackling the staging area at the Buffet Wall.
Volunteers can work either or both days (9 AM – 12 PM Central). All volunteers are welcome to camp at Denny Cove on Saturday night, including a cookout sponsored by High Point Climbing & Fitness. Meet at the Denny Cove parking lot at 9 AM Central Standard Time with water and snacks for the day. Be prepared for a ~30 minute hike to the crag, heat, bugs, and a lot of high fives! We’ll work until 12 PM (sometimes later, but you’re free to come and go as needed.)
If you can’t make it the event, the SCC Stewardship Coordinator will be working for the following weeks and will take volunteers on those days!
Please register for complete event information, updates and swag upon arrival. All campers must register ahead of time.
All Participants are Required to Sign our Trail Day Waiver.
Can’t be there but wanna spread the love? We still owe $$ for access to this sweet crag. DONATE NOW to help payoff the loan!
This project is funded in part by a grant received from REI Brentwood for the Denny Cove Infrastructure Project.
Fall 2019 Trail Days
WHERE
Southeast Climbing Areas (various)
WHEN
Fall, 2019
Take a day to give a day to a crag you love!
Check our Facebook events page for current event times, meeting location and various information. Confirm attendance for any updates.
BYOB
Mark your calendars for BYOB 2019, our biggest (FUN)draiser of the year!
SCC is celebrating our EIGHTH annual Buy Your Own Boulderfield (BYOB) event. To date, we’ve raised over $30,000 for continued access to outdoor climbing areas. This year, our goal is to raise $10,000 towards paying off Denny Cove! We still owe $60,000 left on our Denny Cove loan.
Event Highlights:
Live & Silent Auction: Rad stuff from our sponsors for a good cause!
Costume Contest: Throwback Climber! Dress like a climber from the past to be entered to win a prize! Think of decade trends such as swami belts, neon leggings, high top climbing shoes, crop top shirts…
Games, music, beer, food, and MORE!
If interested in being a sponsor or volunteering, please contact Andi Abode at andifabode@gmail.com
This event takes place the night before Triple Crown at Stone Fort. Participants can pick up registration packets at the Triple Crown booth at BYOB.
Summer Sike – Atlanta!
WHERE
Crash Pad Lawn, Chattanooga, TN
WHEN
Thursday, August 15th, 2019
5 PM: Sike Village
Sunset: Films start
The temps are starting to fall, but our SIKE is rising!
Summer Sike Chattanooga at The Crash Pad is an annual climbing tradition. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs or crash pads to enjoy a few short films, brews, and time with friends. We will show a series of climbing films to keep everyone stoked for the climbing season ahead. Join us to support the SCC with all proceeds from the event going towards preserving outdoor climbing spaces in the Southeast.
New this year: SIKE VILLAGE! Arrive early and enjoy happy hour on the lawn. There will be several vendors showcasing their goods and the keg will be flowing. Stop by the SCC booth to donate, renew your membership, and pick up raffle or beer tickets!
Films start at sundown.
Films by: Steep South, American Alpine Club, Chris Alstrin and more!
Summer Sike – Atlanta!
WHERE
Rock | Creek – Atlanta
WHEN
Saturday, July 27th, 2019
It’s hot out there, but we will continue to stay psyched for climbing!
Summer Sike Atlanta at Rock | Creek will feature a series of climbing films to keep everyone stoked for the climbing season ahead. Join us to support the SCC with all proceeds from the event going towards preserving outdoor climbing spaces in the Southeast.
Films by: Steep South, American Alpine Club, Chris Alstrin and more!
We received a matching donation from Garth Gherardini of Modern Woodmen of America for $1500. Let’s rally to match this!
In other News:
Little River Canyon Update – September 2019
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Prentice Cooper (TWall) 2019 Hunting Dates
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Welcome from the new E.D.
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SCC Welcomes our new Executive Director
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Prentice Cooper (TWall) Hunting Dates
Prentice Cooper (Tennessee Wall) has announced the 2018 hunting closure dates: October 4-6, 20-21, 25-27 November 2-4, 24-29 No climbing is allowed during these dates.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Hunting Dates
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain (Rocktown, Lost Wall, and Zahnd) have announced their 2018 hunting closure dates: October 13-14 November 8-10 December 5-8 No climbing is allowed during these dates.
Hell’s Kitchen trail update
Hi Everyone, SCC Stewardship Director Angie Langevin here with an update on the Hell’s Kitchen Trail! Folks often ask me “Why is this new boulder field called Hell’s Kitchen?” While the true answer may be buried at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau...
Hells Kitchen + Dogwood Acquisition
The Access Fund and SCC have recently acquired a boulder field called Hell’s Kitchen and a property securing a critical access point to the Dogwood Boulders. Together we are working to raise $167,000 to cover the purchase price, transaction costs, and necessary trail and stewardship improvements for sustainable access.
Denny Cove Facelift Project
REI recently awarded the SCC with a grant to team up with Access Fund Conservation Team to work on giving the Salad Bar Wall and Buffet Wall trails a “facelift”.
Denny Cove Acquisition
The SCC and Access Fund have acquired Denny Cove, a 685-acre parcel of land in eastern Tennessee, which is now open to climbing.
GA WMA PASSES
All climbers must get a hunting or fishing pass for GA WMA areas. Get a pass for Rocktown, Zhand, and Lost Wall.
Sand Rock Trail Day
The SCC teamed up with Cherokee Rock Village to host the second graffiti removal trail day on April 23, 2016 .
Kings Bluff Graffiti Removal
Thanks to a grant from the American Alpine Club, and a team of local climbers — most of the King’s Bluff graffitti has been removed.