SCMA at Climb Smart 2015

SCMA Breakfast at Climb SmartThe Southern California Mountaineers Association (SCMA) is proud to support Friends of Joshua Tree (FOJT) and Climb Smart again this year by serving up breakfast for the masses of attendees and volunteers on Saturday and Sunday morning.  Come by to have some breakfast with us and find out more about the SCMA.

Now in its 17th year, the Climb Smart Festival (October 16-18, 2015) includes: climbing clinics for climbers of all levels instructed by Certified PCGI and AMGA guides, camping, multimedia and athlete presentations, park projects, a vendor fair, the always popular raffle and auction, dinners Friday and Saturday, and a screening of the Real Rock Film Tour 10 presentation on Friday night.  Don’t miss this opportunity to have a great time, improve your skills, and win some raffle prizes, all for the bargain price of $109 for the entire event.   Registration for attendees is now open.

Climb Smart is a benefit event for Friends of Joshua Tree and Joshua Tree Search and Rescue (JOSAR).  Additional information about the event can be found at www.friendsofjosh.org.  Friends of Joshua Tree (FOJT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the historical tradition of climbing in Joshua Tree National Park.  FOJT advocates, communicates, and encourages ethical and environmentally sound climbing practices, and works to shape park policy on climbing and climbing-related issues; acting as a liaison between the climbing community and the National Park service.

 

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