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Welcome to the SCMA

Are you seeking to enjoy the camaraderie of other solid, qualified climbers and climb year-round at world class destinations? Would you like an opportunity to meet and climb with experienced climbers, Himalayan alpine veterans, and backcountry skiers? Interested in taking classes and workshops in trad leading, crack technique, rescue skills, ice climbing, bouldering, or basic safety skills? Would it reassure you to be part of an organization where all other members had to pass the same safety check to ensure skills and competence? Join the SCMA

What The Hands Do

A new climbing film screening at Patagonia's Santa Monica store. When: Friday, September 22nd Where: Patagonia Santa Monica,1345 3rd St. RSVP here....

Cassin Ridge of Denali

In the summer of 2022, SCMA member Kelvin Nguyen and his partners successfully summitted Denali via the Cassin Ridge. Kelvin is the winner of this year’s SCMA Founders Award prize, which supports...

Justin on the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak

Sierra Alpine Rock Talk

A relatively new trad leader, Justin Barham had his sights set on the spectacular alpine rock right in our own back yard.   Fresh out of the SCMA’s safety course, Justin Barham and partners set out...

Upcoming Events

  • 07/11/25  Tahquitz/Suicide [G]
  • 07/26/25  Big Bear Area Climbing
  • 08/02/25  Safety Evaluation
  • 08/07/25  Tuolumne Meadows Campground
  • 08/20/25  Courtright Reservoir
  • 09/06/25  Palisade Traverse [S1]
  • 09/12/25  Owens River Gorge/Pine Creek [G]

Photo Gallery

Silver Lining
Sequioa Ice Climbing
Rollerball
Ice Climbing Hyalite Canyon, near Bozeman, MT
Alabama Hills - Dave
Summit Plateau of Ranrapalca, Peru
Banana Crack

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