News

Mosaic Youth Engagement Project: Building Confidence, Community, and Climbing Skills

In early 2025, the Carolina Climbers Coalition launched the Mosaic program, a new initiative to increase access to climbing for underrepresented communities. Our first project—a collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County and Triangle Rock Club—introduced 30 youth to the sport through guided trips and an 8-week climbing series.

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available to view here. 

Big News for Pace Cliffs Access!

We’re excited to share that the CCC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Green River Gamelands to support climbing access at the beloved Pace Cliffs.

We’re excited to share that our “Rehabilitating Climbing/Hiking Public Access Areas” project has received a total of $50,000 in grant support from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina! 

Most recently, a $21,000 grant was awarded to help us address emergency repairs and improve access to key recreation areas including Table Rock, Pace Cliffs, and the Buffalo Creek Connector—ensuring these trails and climbing areas remain safe, sustainable, and open to the public.

This article was published in the Asheville Citizen Times and MSN. 

By Mike Reardon. Mike Reardon is the Executive Director of the Carolina Climbers Coalition, residing in Asheville with his family. He has been a steadfast advocate for climbing access and conservation since 2009.

The Helene C4 Crew and an amazing network of volunteers have been hard at work restoring climbing access across the region. Here's the latest: