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Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags
Hurricane Helene has had such a profound effect on WNC, Upstate SC, Southwest VA, Eastern TN, and beyond. Our focus over the first two weeks of Hurricane Helene was been on immediate needs of communities in our region. We are now serving our climbing areas and getting them accessible again.
10/8/24 Helene Relief Update
Helene Relief Effort
Our hearts are shattered by the devastation caused by Helene. We’ve received your messages asking how you can help, and we truly appreciate your willingness to take action.
At this moment, unauthorized travel to affected areas is not only irresponsible but could also hinder emergency responders. However, when the time is right, we will mobilize our climbing community to provide boots-on-the-ground support for the recovery effort.
South Carolina Climbers Festival Returns to Upstate SC Nov 22-24th
Save the Date! South Carolina Climbers Festival returns to Table Rock State Park November 22-24th! This year’s festival will feature all your favorites: community climbing at Table Rock and Pumpkintown, stewardship, climber education clinics, vendor village with games, giveaways, raffle and more. Mark your calendar and join us in Pickens in November.
Impact Award from the Great Trails State Coalition
At the first annual Great Trails State Conference, the CCC were honored to accept an Impact Award for our work on the Table Rock Climbers Access Trail in Linville Gorge.
This award was given by the Great Trails State Coalition, a growing coalition of over 100 nonprofit and land management organizations that serve outdoor recreation lands in North Carolina. CCC's Board member Katie Elliott was able to accept the award on our behalf.
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Greetings CCC Supporters,
Thank You for a Successful Send of Summer Soirèe!
Dear Carolina Climbers Coalition Community,
We are beyond thrilled to share the wonderful outcome of our inaugural Send of Summer Soirèe! Thanks to your incredible energy and generosity, the event was a tremendous success, and we are filled with gratitude for everyone who joined us and supported our cause.
Peregrine Falcon Report 2024
CCC volunteers and staff work directly with NC Wildlife Commission Biologists and SC State Park officials on the conservation of peregrine falcons. Peregrines are considered a threatened species in North Carolina due to their major decline in population during the 1960's. Their population is back on the rise and the CCC are proud to announce that many of cliffs that climbers also enjoy have been safe havens for successful breeding sites of mating peregrines. As of Aug 15, 2024, all peregrine closures have been lifted for the season.