Our Mission: Preserve the integrity of Southern MT climbing, while providing responsible access & resources to empower the climbing community.

About Us

The Southern Montana Climbers Coalition (SMCC) launched in January 2023 after careful consideration by the co-founders. As the climbing community in this part of Montana continues to grow, we need a collective voice to help shape the future and protect and maintain our climbing resources. With the Beartooth Mountains and The Rims as our playground, and access to many nearby climbing areas, SMCC aims to help our climbing community thrive.

Our mission is to preserve the integrity of Southern Montana climbing, while providing responsible access and resources to empower the climbing community.

Meet Our Board

  • Alicia Hines

    President

  • Ben Hoiness

    Secretary

  • Dustin Kisner

    Board Member

  • Matt Heyliger

    Board Member

  • Cara Lukas

    Billings Area Representative

  • Loren Rausch

    Board Member

    (the one in the middle)

  • Jesse Ross

    Billings Area Representative

  • Anju Samulsen

    Board Member

  • Bryce Young

    Board Member