SCMA News

News from the Southern California Mountaineers Association

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...

Adopt A Crag – Echo Cliffs

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