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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

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 Team, Stronghold Climbing Gym, and Sender...

Photo by Irene Yee

New Texas Canyon Guidebook

Congratulations to Pam Neal and Ben Chapman on the release of their new Texas Canon guide book.  Texas Canyon is a Los Angeles county crag located in the high desert near Santa Clarita over 100...

Denali Summit - Alpine Club Talk

Last spring Thom Wolfsen, Alexander Smirnoff, Todd Martin, and friend Josh Bean celebrated a successful summit of Denali in Alaska.  Despite multiple challenges, the team was able to find the...

Upcoming Events

  • 12/12/25  Joshua Tree [G]
  • 01/10/26  Malibu Creek State Park [G]
  • 01/16/26  Joshua Tree (MLK Weekend) [G]
  • 02/07/26  RCSC
  • 02/13/26  Joshua Tree (Presidents Day Weekend)[G]
  • 02/21/26  RCSC
  • 03/07/26  RCSC

Photo Gallery

Mt Shasta
The Vampire
Cox Spire
Crimson Chrysalis, 5.8+ Red Rocks, NV
Sentinel Rock, Joshua Tree
Rollerball
Sequioa Ice Climbing

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