Old Rag Climbing (Reflector Oven) – Sat Nov 1

**This event is not for novice climbers** From Mountain Project: “Old Rag is the traditional climbing crown of Virginia. For those willing to brave the somewhat lengthy approach with a full rack and rope, gorgeous single pitch, Joshua Tree-esque granite awaits you. Classic splitters, corners and faces on very old and bomber rock define this area. Choose wisely, because an (more…)

  •  November 1, 2026
     7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Leaderless Local Area Toproping – May 23 or 24

This is a top roping trip to a local area – Sugarloaf/Annapolis Rocks/Thurmont Watershed on May 23 or 24.  Great Falls is in Virginia and the other three destinations are in Maryland and  all offer 40 – 50ft routes on good rock. It is being run as a ‘ leaderless’ Club trip where there is (more…)

  • Local Area Toproping
     May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Leaderless Local Area Toproping – May 30 or 31

This is a top roping trip to a local area – Great Falls/Sugarloaf/Annapolis Rocks/Thurmont Watershed on May 30 or 31.  Great Falls is in Virginia and the other three destinations are in Maryland and  all offer 40 – 50ft routes on good rock. It is being run as a ‘ leaderless’ Club trip where there (more…)

  • Local Area Toproping
     May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Carderock Climbing – Wednesday Afternoon May 13

Update Wed May 13 12:30 pm…..Carderock climbing cancelled AGAIN because it’s going to RAIN   The Club is reinstituting the tradition of Wednesday climbing at Carderock.  From 3:30 onwards there will be several experienced PMC members setting up topropes for members to climb.  If you have a toprope setup please bring this…..and if you are (more…)

  •  May 13, 2026
     3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Semi-Annual Club Meeting Saturday June 13 – Movement Crystal City

The next Club Meeting will be at Movement Crystal City on Saturday June 13 from 10 am – 12 noon. Movement Crystal City is  in Arlington Virgina and can be reached from I395, Route 1 and by metro. Movement members can use their passes and non-gym members can get a discounted day pass if they (more…)

  • Quarterly Club Meeting
     June 13, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Carderock Climbing – Wednesday Afternoon April 29

The Club is reinstituting the tradition of Wednesday climbing at Carderock.  From 3:30 onwards there will be several experienced PMC members setting up topropes for members to climb.  If you have a toprope setup please bring this…..and if you are not familiar with Carderock ask the people present what you should set up. 2pm update (more…)

  •  April 29, 2026
     3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Hidden Rocks Saturday May 16

This is a day trip on Saturday May 16 to Hidden Rocks which is 15 miles south west of Harrisonburg and 2 1/2 hours drive from Washington DC.  There are five sandstone crags offering sport and trad climbing up to 70ft and some limited toproping. To participate you need to be able to belay and (more…)

  • Hidden Rocks
     May 16, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Birdsboro Sport Climbing May 1-3

Birdsboro is a climbing area in Pennsylvania, some three hours drive from Washington DC. It’s primarily short single pitch sport climbing from 5.6 – 5.14. This is a weekend trip for eight people with group camping for 2 nights at French Creek State Park. Details of the climbing are listed below and can be found (more…)

  • Birdsboro
     May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
     5:00 pm
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Instruction – Technical Rope Skills – April 25 & May 9

Dates Saturday April 25th 9am – 3pm Saturday May 9th  9am – 3pm Location Great Falls Park Virginia General Technical Rope Skills is a course intended to help climbers and mountaineers advance their knowledge of gear, systems, and techniques with the goal of improving their safety and understanding in the vertical environment. The class is (more…)

  • Technical Rope Skills Course
     April 25, 2026 - May 9, 2026
     9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Seneca Rocks – Cinco de Mayo May 1 – 3

Seneca Rocks Cinco de Mayo is over the weekend of May 1 – 3. The Club has reserved Group Campsite D at Seneca Shadows from May 1- 3 for 12 tents.. If you are not registered for the trip, but plan on coming anyway, you will need to find your own accommodation.  There are other (more…)

  • Cinco de Mayp
     May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
     5:00 pm
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