Introduction to Top Rope Set-Ups November 23

We are excited to offer a natural top rope anchor building clinic on Saturday, November 23. Topics will cover knots, anchors, rope management  & care, edge safety, and anchor-building practice. The clinic will be at the Sandbox area at Great Falls.  Meet at 8 a.m. in the climber’s lot (immediate right turn after passing the (more…)

  • Top Rope Set Up Instruction
     November 23, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Rock Climbing Self-Rescue: A Scenario-Based Approach July 12

Time and Location This clinic will be held on Saturday July 12 at Carderock Maryland. This clinic is for climbers who are experienced in trad climbing and multi-pitch climbing and who are looking to learn or sharpen their self-rescue skills. It is NOT for beginner climbers.   Purpose The clinic will focus on scenarios in (more…)

  • Self Rescue Clinic
     July 12, 2025
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Mountaineering Conditioning Introduction to Backpacking Weekend

Are you intrested in mountaineering or backpacking but don’t know where to start? M-Con is running a beginner’s backpacking trip! Registration opens Sunday October 7th at 8:00am. Kathleen Krupenevich and Leila Desotelle will lead a introduction to backpacking trip the weekend of November 22-24th in George Washington National Park. This will be up to 10 (more…)

  •  November 23, 2024 - November 24, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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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 – August 6

Carderock First Wednesday climbing will begin at 4pm with set up starting at 3 pm. If you have a toprope setup please bring this….. This event is for Club Members only – waivers and all that – and you don’t need to register.  Just turn up. Bring your climbing shoes, harness, and helmet for an (more…)

  • First Wednesday
     August 6, 2025
     4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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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