The Carolina Climbers Coalition is comprised of everyday climbers from North and South Carolina, who represent a wide range of backgrounds, climbing styles, and experience. Feel free to contact the CCC. We represent your climbing interests!

President Scott Gilliam sgilliam [at] carolinaclimbers [dot] org	I grew up in Broad River, just up NC 9 from Rumbling. I discovered a love of climbing after moving to the flatlands, but it's nice to have a basecamp in the mountains, especially one with Mom's applesauce and biscuits. Steep gear routes are where my heart lies, but I also enjoy bouldering and clip ups. I'd like to say I love slab, too, but I reckon I'm just too skeered, even if I can use my feet once in a while.
Vice President Phil Hoffman phoffman [at] carolinaclimbers [dot] org	Born and raised in the S.E. Phil Hoffmann has been enjoying the outdoors since a very early age. He started climbing regularly in 1997 after many years at Falling Creek Camp learning from other climbers especially Steve Longenecker. As climbing took hold he completed a B.A. in Recreation from Catawba College and then a M.A. in Outdoor Recreation Collegiate Program Development from Prescott College and has been employed by many different recreation based institutions such as Inner Peaks Climbing Center and NOLS. Phil continues to learn from the ever changing challenges that climbing provides in the S.E. Favorite destinations include The New River Gorge, Tennessee Wall, and his home crag Looking Glass in Brevard, NC. He currently resides in Brevard with his wife Jessica.
Secretary Brian Payst bpayst [at] carolinaclimbers [dot] org	I was born in Raleigh and started climbing over 21 years ago. I learned to lead at Moore's and have that NC ethic steeped in me. I have climbed lots of different places throughout the U.S., Canada, Malaysia and elsewhere, but still think we have some of the best cliffs on the planet. I've been back and forth over the past few years between exclusively bouldering and roped climbing. Right now I'm enjoying whatever I can get to do. I am the father of 2 children and work as an IT Director at UNC Chapel Hill. I am really pleased to be able to make a small contribution with my time and efforts to help the CCC preserve and protect our climbing resources for now and for my kids.
South Carolina Rep Stephen Scoff sscoff [at] carolinaclimbers [dot] org	Raised and residing in Columbia, South Carolina, I’ve been climbing for over 25 years and have a definite penchant for Appalachian granite. Its variety is unmatched and definitely prepared me for Yosemite’s walls, the Peruvian Andes and the alpine venues throughout US and Canada. Water too likes to run over its surface which gives the Southeast a truly unbelievable amount of ice to climb every year. I’m really excited about the access opportunities for SC’s granite. Hopefully we can “spread some love” with what the Palmetto State has to offer for boulderers and climbers. My sponsors include the USC Law School’s Children Law Center (adolescent and juvenile advocate), Limestone College (Adjunct Professor, Social Work Dept.) and my awesome and understanding wife, Susan.
At-Large Board Member Ron Funderburke rfunderburke [at] carolinaclimbers [dot] org	Ron has been climbing and guiding in Western North Carolina for the last five years.  He is the head guide at Fox Mountain Guides and a member of the climbing staff at NCOBS. Though he recently became a father, Ron still finds time to hit the crag or the boulder field, tell a few jokes, and regale all listeners with grandiose tales of climbs he never actually did. Additionally, Ron teaches writing and literature at Appalachian State University.