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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

The Patagonia Climbing Weekend:...

Join Patagonia for an epic linkup in Bishop, California, where for three days of climbing stories, design talks, gear repairs and cragging.  From April 3rd to April 5th 2026, Patagonia Ambassadors will be...

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...

Upcoming Events

  • 03/20/26  Joshua Tree [G]
  • 03/21/26  RCSC
  • 03/26/26  Red Rocks [G]
  • 04/03/26  Joshua Tree [G]
  • 04/17/26  Alabama Hills - RCSC Graduation
  • 04/24/26  Red Rocks [G]
  • 04/25/26  Tahquitz/Suicide [G]

Photo Gallery

Alabama Hills - Dave
Josh-Alan Steck
Rollerball
class three
Crimson Chrysalis, 5.8+ Red Rocks, NV
Sentinel Rock, Joshua Tree
Silver Lining

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