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...

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...

The Southern California Mountaineers Association is proud to steward Echo Cliffis in partnersip with our friends at the Access Fund - Jeep Conservation Team, Stronghold Climbing Gym, and Sender...