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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...


Safety Evaluation for Experienced Climbers

If you have 2-3 years of multi-pitch trad lead or seconding experience, can tie a variety of climbing knots and hitches, are competent at rappelling, prusiking, and setting safe multi-pitch belay anchors, you can take our safety evaluation to become a member. It is offered four times per year (March, June, September, December).

Please complete the following form in its entirety, and click the submit button when complete. You will be contacted shortly after submission. 

To apply for the next Safety Evaluation, please complete and submit the following application:
 

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Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

home telephone
cell number
email

date of birth

how did you hear about the SCMA?

Friends in the SCMA:

How long have you been climbing? 
years

Overall average climbing level:

Do you lead?
No Yes

Average climbing leads:
crack  face  slab
 

Climbing Leads (e.g.: Yosemite: Lean Years, Sailing Shoes, Serenity Crack, etc.)

Alpine (e.g.: Mt. Whitney East Buttress/Face; Charlotte Dome South Face; etc.)

Mountaineering (e.g.: Mt. Shasta, Mt. Rainier, etc.)

Other Qualifications and Training (i.e.: Workshops, First Aid and CPR, Teaching Experience, Associations, etc.)

Thanks for taking the time to fill out an application for the SCMA! Our Evaluations are conducted at either Joshua Tree or Tahquitz. You must be 18 or older to apply. Yearly club dues are $45. Once we receive your electronic application, we will email information regarding the Evaluation.

Please note: the SCMA is a volunteer organization and the Evaluation is administered only four times per year by volunteer members of the safety committee.

Your application is complete! Click below to submit your Application:


 

 

 

Thanks for your interest in the SCMA. We look forward to seeing you out on the rocks! If you have any questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. '; document.write(''); document.write(addy_text54016); document.write('<\/a>'); //-->\n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


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