The Conservation Legacy Program is built on the foundation that the Southeastern Climbers Coalition is capable of rallying together to save land that is under threat. Much of the land in our region is privately owned. When the opportunity is right to purchase property with rock climbing resources on it, the SCC wants to be ready. Conservation Legacy Donors will know their contribution goes toward preserving those special places into perpetuity.

Becoming a Conservation Legacy donor shows your firm belief in the mission of the SCC to preserve climbing areas for future generations. It demonstrates your willingness to contribute to turn that belief into action by providing an annual donation specifically earmarked for conservation acquisitions and stewardship. The Conservation Legacy Program changes the landscape of the southeastern climbing community for the better.

Our goal is to have 10 climbers and conservationists every year to join the Conservation Legacy Program at various giving levels. Donors will be recognized in SCC’s annual report and on our website.

Donation Levels

Ground Up Sales has generously provided a welcome gift when you sign up to become a Conservation Legacy Donor. 1st year gifts are determined by the levels provided below.

$500

Rab Borealis Jacket

Petzl Helmet and Headlamp

10 available for 2025

This program is made possible with support from

2025 Conservation Legacy Donors

Climbing Protector – $1,500+

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Crag Saver – $1,000

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Route Warrior – $500

Mario Morante

2024 Conservation Legacy Donors

Climbing Protector – $1,500+

Jay Dreydan

Anonymous

Doug Porter

Jeremy Calhoun

Johnson Family

Tash Elywn

Julie Reed

Jeremy Coones

Crag Saver – $1,000

Nolan Fulton

Ryan Johnson

Hugh Smith

Alex Karpowich

Route Warrior – $500

Logan Kennedy

Cody Roney

Jeremy Boydston

Bob Farley

Darrell Ross

Brad White

Al Pedrecca

Bryan Bassett

2023 Conservation Legacy Donors

Climbing Protector – $1,500+

Beck Kloss

Doug Porter

Johnson Family 

Sammy Raviv

Thad Gilliam

Chris Lewis

Crag Saver – $1,000

Hugh Smith

Blake Salmony 

Kenneth Hyman

Julie Reed

Alex Karpowich

Route Warrior – $500

Alfred Perreca

Niki & Steven Powell

Drew Meyer

Lawrence Henderson

Logan Kennedy

2022 Conservation Legacy Donors

Climbing Protector – $1,500 +

Doug Porter

Adam Johnson

Al Perreca

Julie Reed

Crag Saver – $1,000

Hugh Smith

Angela Langevin

Anonymous

Route Warrior – $500

Logan Kennedy

Eric Mace

2021 Conservation Legacy Donors

Climbing Protector – $1,500 +

Kenton and Amy Brown

Doug Porter

Laura Veltz and Wesley Blaylock

Alessandro Mazza

Adam Johnson

Crag Saver – $1,000

Thaddeus Gilliam

Hugh Smith

Route Warrior – $500

Ed & Vickie Park

Tom Saab

2020 Conservation Legacy Donors

Climbing Protector: $1,500+

Adam Johnson

Kenton & Amy Brown

Clay Sykes

Spencer Victory

Beck Kloss

Doug Porter

Olivia Pearson

Crag Saver: $1,000+

Anonymous

Julie Reed

Adam Abraham

Route Warrior: $500

Kim Ranallo

Bennett Brian

Mike McBride

Lauren Orr

Mark Huckeba

Derek Hill

2019 Conservation Legacy Donors

Platinum: $1,500+

Kenton & Amy Brown

Doug Porter

Clay Sykes

Josh Tenenbaum

Spencer Victory

Gold: $1,000+

Alan von Gremp

Hugh Smith

Cynthia Elliot

Mark Cunningham

Beck Kloss

Silver: $500+

Preston Oakes

Jeff Mekolites

Beth Santaro

Tashtego Elwyn

Ben Murdock

Alessandro Mazza

Matthew Gant

James Dearborn

Paige Hrubick

2018 Conservation Legacy Donors

Matthew Gant
Les Warnock
Hugh Smith
Doug Porter
Jeff and Dana Gale
Julie Reed
Phillip Stepka
Kenton Brown
Jarrett Kinder
Audie Smith
Kimmy Randolph
Kenton Brown
Elaine Elliot
Sean Beagley
Ben Murdock
Doug Porter
Brianna Winter
Gudmundur Kristjansson
Mark Cunningham
Alan von Gremp