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SMC

Name: SMC
Address: 6930 Salashan Pkwy, Ferndale, WA, 98248, US
Telephone: (360) 366-5534
Price range: £

Designer and Manufacturer of Mountaineering, Rope Rescue and Rope Access Equipment. Quality Gear for Life is more than a statement… for us, it is a way of life.

SMC is a mountaineering and technical rescue brand that produces elite equipment. SMC designs and manufactures sport and rescue hardware to aircraft industry standards while remaining true to a heritage of excellence and innovation. Seasoned climbers and rescue personnel depend on the reliable performance of SMC gear in the most critical situations and demanding conditions around the globe. Founde

d in 1967 as Seattle Manufacturing Corporation, on the slopes and training grounds of the worlds best mountaineers, SMC gear is trustworthy in complicated rescues, record setting rapid ascents, and expeditions to the most remote summits in the world. Our first product was an oval carabiner designed and manufactured specifically for Mary Anderson of the original REI Co-op Store who was dissatisfied with the quality and turnaround time of overseas manufacturers. Our founder, Jim Clark, identified the critical design and tooling elements that REI required and brought his aircraft industry standards of excellence to the manufacture of mountaineering gear. Our products expanded into the rescue market as climbers of the 60’s and 70’s became the rescue experts of the 80’s. They required durable hardware that would reliably perform in the demanding rescue environment. This request for stronger, more sophisticated products launched SMC’s technical rescue division. Thirty years after our first oval carabiner, SMC saw a change in leadership that would instigate even higher standards of quality for our products. In 1997 while volunteering for Alaska State Parks, avid outdoorswoman Kathy Hughes was approached with the challenge of her life – to become the next CEO of SMC. Kathy left Alaska to meet with Jim Clark and after considering the endless potential of commanding an industry icon, the decision was easy. Kathy became our CEO and moved SMC into a new era of customer service, information-driven communication, and ISO certification. SMC is one of the few manufacturers of mountaineering and technical rescue hardware that is ISO 9001 certified. ISO 9001 is maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is a family of standards for managing quality control systems. This independent, third party certification process guarantees reliability and efficiency in manufacturing. We are proud that every piece of SMC gear meets these rigid controls; our products are simply the highest quality gear that you can buy; for your life – to last a lifetime. Today, under the direction of Kathy Hughes and her highly skilled management team, SMC is proud to be a US manufacturer of functional, high-quality mountaineering and technical rescue gear that dreams, designs, and manufactures 100% of its equipment in the USA. We hold true to our heritage by continuously working to improve and develop our people, our processes and our procedures.

06/11/2026

GrimpDay + TerrAdaptor.

We're proud to see the TerrAdaptor supporting one of the world's premier rope rescue competitions once again. From workshops to challenging rescue scenarios, teams are putting the TerrAdaptor to work throughout the event.

05/25/2026

Today we remember those who served, sacrificed, and never came home. We honor their legacy this Memorial Day.

04/30/2026

FDIC delivered. Great conversations, strong turnout, and a lot of hands-on time with the gear that keeps teams moving, including the TerrAdaptor, our lineup of Pulleys, the Rope Tracker, and more—built for real-world technical rescue.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and spent time with the team.

Want to learn more? Visit SMCGear.com.

04/24/2026

Stop by booth 3056 at FDIC this week to check out SMC gear, including the TerrAdaptor, Pulleys, Rope Tracker, and more.

See you at the booth!

04/17/2026

FDIC is almost here. Join us in booth #3056 with Harken Safety & Rescue to explore rescue systems, catch live gear demos, and connect with the team.

FDIC International takes places next week (Apr 20-25) in Indianapolis.

Harken Safety & Rescue, along with Cascade Rescue Company and SMC will be running live gear demos throughout the show.

Come check out equipment including:

• Radix
• Clutch
• Wingman
• Ninja MultiAscend
• Ninja Foot Ascender
• Origin TT / Origin 8 / Origin 5
• Apex Pulleys
• SMC TerrAdaptor and SMC Rope Tracker
• Cascade Rescue Professional Series Rescue Litter with the Terra Tamer Wheel and Equalizer Handles

See the gear. Talk rescue systems. Meet the team.

And while you’re at FDIC, be sure to visit Elevated Safety in booth #9744 in Lucas Oil as well.

04/10/2026

Join us at FDIC in booth #3056 alongside Harken Safety & Rescue to check out the TerrAdaptor, Rope Tracker, and connect with the team.

Technical rescue calls for gear you can trust and systems that work together in the field.

At FDIC International in Indianapolis, the Harken Safety & Rescue booth will feature rescue solutions from across the Harken Safety & Rescue family of companies.

Hardware and rope systems from Harken including:

• Radix
• Clutch
• Wingman
• Apex Pulleys
• Ninja MultiAscend
• Ninja Foot Ascender
• Origin TT • Origin 8 • Origin 5

Rescue systems from SMC including the TerrAdaptor and Rope Tracker.

Patient transport solutions from Cascade Rescue Company including the Cascade Rescue Professional Series Rescue Litter, Equalizer Handles, and the Terra Tamer Wheel.

If you're heading to FDIC, stop by to see the gear, talk rescue systems, and connect with our team of rescue professionals.

Elevated Safety

04/10/2026

Check out this behind-the-scenes look at how we machine the TerrAdaptor leg attachment brackets, courtesy of How NOT 2.

Thanks for visiting!

04/07/2026

Easily transition between monopod, bipod, tripod, easel leg and even quadpod configurations, with the additional Quadpod Attachment Kit, with the versatile TerrAdaptor.

‣ NFPA 2500 (1983) 2022 G rating
‣ CE795:2012 Type B Certification

Visit our website for details, and to place your order: https://smcgear.com/terradaptor-portable-anchor-system.html

03/30/2026

We’re heading to FDIC in Indianapolis. Join us at booth #3056 alongside Harken Safety & Rescue to check out rescue systems, see live demos, and connect with the team.

The Harken Safety & Rescue family of companies is heading to FDIC International, April 20–25 in Indianapolis.

Joining us at the show:

• Cascade Rescue Company
• SMC
• Elevated Safety (booth #9744 in Lucas Oil)

We’ll be running live gear demos and hosting rescue system discussions all week with our team of rope rescue professionals.

If you’re heading to Indianapolis, make sure to stop by and talk rescue systems with us.

03/27/2026

Thanks for coming out to visit us, How NOT 2! Always great to share a behind-the-scenes look at how our gear is made.

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Telephone

(360) 366-5534

Website

http://www.smcgear.com/

Address

6930 Salashan Pkwy
Ferndale, WA
98248

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4pm
Tuesday	7am - 4pm
Wednesday	7am - 4pm
Thursday	7am - 4pm
Friday	7am - 4pm

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