Women & Gender Expansive Climbing at Buzzard Rocks

Join PATC-MS Women & Gender Expansive (WGE) group for a day of sport climbing at Buzzard Rocks at the Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area. Route info on Buzzard Rocks is available on Mountain Project: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106152557/buzzard-rocks Who:  This event is open to women, fem-identifying, transgender, gender non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. WGE events are designed to create a (more…)

  •  April 20, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Old Rag Climbing (Reflector Oven) – Sat Nov 1

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL – PLEASE DON’T SIGN UP **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 (more…)

  •  November 1, 2025
     7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Quarterly Club Meeting Saturday October 25 – Sportrock Alexandria

There will be a Club Meeting at Sportrock Alexandria on Saturday October 25 from 10 am – 12 noon. Sportrock Alexandria is roughly 30 min from DC and can be reached from I495 and I395. It is a five minute walk from the Van Dorn metro station [Blue Line]. Sportrock members can use their passes (more…)

  • Quarterly Club Meeting
     October 25, 2025
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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John Gregory’s Birthday Party Carderock April 3

Many of you know John Gregory, a PMC honorary member and a Carderock devotee. Come help John celebrate his 75th birthday at Carderock on Thursday April 3 from 3 pm on at the pavilion! This is a potluck event so please let Leslie Hill know what you will bring. Any beverages will need to be (more…)

  •  April 3, 2025
     3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Weekday Gunks Climbing May 12- 14

Avoid the crowds at the Gunks!  Join a group of work-free old-timers and other PATC members for weekday trad climbing in the Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz, New York. The Gunks has some of the best trad climbing on the East Coast, and has many high quality routes in the 5.2 to 5.5 range for (more…)

  • Gunks Weekday
     May 11, 2025 - May 14, 2025
     8:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Film Event – Arlington Drafthouse Monday April 28

The Volunteers: Mountain Rescue Brings Us Home Experience gripping true stories of courage, teamwork, and resilience in The Volunteers: Mountain Rescue Brings Us Home, a powerful documentary showcasing the dedication of mountain rescue teams. Two mountain rescue organizations—one near Seattle, Washington, the other in Tyrol, Austria—are linked by a surprising connection. Take a journey with (more…)

  • Film Screening
     April 28, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Introduction to Top Rope Setup – Sunday July 27

We are excited to offer a natural top rope anchor building clinic on Sunday July 27. Topics will cover knots, anchors, rope management  & care, edge safety, and anchor-building practice. The clinic will be at the usual climbing area at Carderock.  Meet at 8 a.m. in the normal parking lot.  If you are not sure (more…)

  •  July 27, 2025
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Seneca Rocks Trad Climbing June 14 -15

We’ll be visiting Seneca Rocks for a weekend of trad climbing. You should have basic outdoor climbing experience and trad climbing equipment – it’s not a trip for beginner climbers. Please do not register if you don’t meet this requirement…if in doubt contact the trip leaders. Ideally you should come with a climbing partner but (more…)

  • Seneca Rocks Trad Climbing
     June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025
     5:00 pm
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Speaker Dr. Tracee Metcalfe – Step by Step: From Hills to the Himalaya

Join us on Google Meet for the Mountain Fitness Speaker Series, where top experts share their knowledge on training smarter, climbing stronger, and performing better at altitude. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, backcountry skier, or preparing for your first big mountain expedition, this series is designed for you! Attendees will receive the Google Meet link after registering.   (more…)

  • Tracee Metcalfe
     May 19, 2025
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Speaker Laurie Watt – Managing the Psychological Challenges of the Mountains

Join us on Google Meet for the Mountain Fitness Speaker Series, where top experts share their knowledge on training smarter, climbing stronger, and performing better at altitude. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, backcountry skier, or preparing for your first big mountain expedition, this series is designed for you! Attendees will receive the Google Meet link after registering. Learn (more…)

  • Laurie Watt
     March 31, 2025
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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