Vaso Island Top Roping Trip Nov 3

Ever wonder what Carderock rock was like before every nubbin and crimp was worn smooth? Come find out! We’re planning a trip to Vaso (Herzog in the old days) Island to climb Knubble Face, Salad Bar, Chairman’s Chimney, and more.  The tallest climbs are about 70 feet and almost all of them are directly above (more…)

  •  November 3, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Alpine Skills Weekend Information Call

The ASW mentors will host an information call on Google Meet for any club members interested in applying for Alpine Skills Weekend (ASW) 2025. Come with all your ASW questions! Like…what is ASW even? Or…why in the world would anyone want to camp on Mt. Washington in January? And… what are the superior winter camping (more…)

  •  October 16, 2024
     8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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PMC Birthday + Christmas Party Nov 9

We are excited for our upcoming birthday party/picnic November 9th, 3 – 6pm at the Carderock Pavilion. The club will be providing food and drinks. Activities include Carderock climbing beforehand (weather permitting), a photo contest, a raffle, quick talks about club trips over the last year and even some (brief) club business. We will be (more…)

  • Christmas Party
     November 9, 2024 - November 10, 2024
     3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Alpine Skills Weekend 2025

The application portal is now closed and ASW is currently waitlisted. Thanks to all who applied! Alpine Skills Weekend (ASW) will occur Thursday January 23 to Sunday January 26, 2025 in Mt. Washington, outside of North Conway, New Hampshire. Travel dates are on/before Wednesday January 22 and on/after Monday January 27. ASW also includes team (more…)

  •  January 23, 2025 - January 26, 2025
     11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Buzzard Rocks October 5th

This trip will be visiting Buzzard Rocks.  Directions, guidebook info etc is given below. Participants MUST have indoor sport climbing and belaying experience. We encourage folks to join as long as they have indoor climbing experience. There will be a maximum of 8 participants. The grades of the climbs are mostly 5.6+ slab and harder. (more…)

  • Buzzard Rocks
     October 5, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Carderock First Wednesday & Club Meeting Oct 2

Carderock First Wednesday climbing will begin at 4pm with set up beginning at 3 pm. If you have a toprope setup please bring this…..the climbing is for Club Members only – waivers and all that – but guests are welcome at the meeting afterwards. Bring your climbing shoes, harness, and helmet for an evening of (more…)

  • Club Meeting & First Wednesday
     October 2, 2024
     4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Mountaineering Conditioning Backpacking Weekend

Registration re-opens Tuesday September 17 8:00am. Chris Close and Ana Mills will lead a fall backpacking trip the weekend of October 26-27 in the northern section of Shenandoah National Park. A solid 22 miles over two days, with lots of elevation gain – M-Con style! (If you know, you know, and if you don’t know, (more…)

  •  October 26, 2024 - October 27, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Great Falls Aid Box, September 21, 2024

Join PATC-MS for a day of climbing at Aid box at Great Falls National Park. Great Falls is one of DC’s local crags and good for top-roping. We’ll meet up in the climber’s parking lot (sharp right immediately after gatehouse) and walk to one of the areas to spend the morning climbing by the river. Who: Open to anyone (more…)

  •  September 21, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Harpers Ferry Top Roping (Balcony and Balcony Jr) October 12th 2024

This trip will be visiting Balcony and Balcony Jr as the other climbing areas can be closed to protect nesting peregrine falcon. Info on routes for this area is on Mountain Project. Parking is either in the Lower Town part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park or at the main Visitor Center entrance off Rt. 340 one mile (more…)

  • Harpers Ferry Top Roping
     October 12, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Carderock – First Wednesday – Members Only September 4th

This First Wednesday is an informal club meetup for members only. Will also be holding our May meeting at this event. The meeting will be from approx. 7:00-7:30 at the Pavilion. There is no RSVP for this event. Please set up a top rope if you are able. Bring your climbing shoes, harness, and helmet (more…)

  •  September 4, 2024
     4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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