Carolina Climbers Coalition

Protect, preserve, and expand climbing opportunities in the Carolinas

Stewardship

15,000+ hours of work on public lands in the last two years

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Access

5 CCC-owned areas, 26 climbing areas opened and maintained 

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Fixed Anchor Maintenance

Over 800+ fixed anchors updated since 2018

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The Carolina Climbers Coalition (CCC) has been selected to receive a 4 year subaward from the National Forest Foundation (NFF) to support recovery and resiliency of public access infrastructure. Our focus will be on our climbing areas within Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. This grant was made

This summer, our C4 crew along with CCC volunteers headed to Sauratown Mountain for 3 days of trail work, capped off by our Trail Daze of Summer event on July 11.

Thank you to everyone who came out to dig, haul rock, and get their hands dirty.

This work is made possible with support from the Dr. Dave Gilbert Sauratown Fund.

Stats from this summer at Sauratown:

  • 3 volunteer trail days
  • 21 volunteers

This summer we're recruiting for both our Gym Ambassadors and Regional Ambassadors to help bring the CCC's mission to their community. 

Gym Ambassadors

CCC gym ambassadors are passionate spokespeople who will share the mission of the CCC with their gym to crag community. 

Gym Ambassador Requirements:

  • Gym ambassadors must have a partnering home gym at

Your is Voice Needed to Shape National Policy on Fixed Anchors

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) just released draft language responding to the EXPLORE Act, a sweeping recreational bill that includes the PARC Act (Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act). This is our nation’s first nation-wide policy on fixed anchors, and you have a chance to help shape that policy on USFS, NPS, BLM, and USFW lands. 

A quick recap: The PARC Act was signed into law on January 5

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Climber owned areas

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Areas opened and maintained

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Members and counting