Events

Alpine Skills Weekend Applications

Applications for Alpine Skills Weekend (ASW) are now being accepted! The application period is October 12, 2025 to October 24, 2025 5:00pm. Applications will not be accepted after the cut-off. Applicants will be notified on or by October 26, 2025 9:00pm.   ASW will run Thursday January 29 to Sunday February 1, with mandatory travel days on (more…)

  •  October 12, 2025 - October 24, 2025
     10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission


Seneca Rocks – Chili Cookoff October 17 -19

A weekend of good climbing and even better chili! The Seneca Rocks Chili Cook Off is on October 18th at the Gendarme’s porch. This is a very popular social event that brings the local community together. From Diane Kearns…Friends of Seneca and owner of the Gendarme….The chili cook off judging will be Saturday evening 10/18. (more…)

  • Chili Cookoff
     October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025
     5:00 pm
Admission


Sugarloaf Toproping October 18

This is a top roping trip to Sugarloaf on October 19.   It is being run as a ‘ leaderless’ Club trip where there is no formal leader [currently] assigned.  The intention is for the trip to be managed by the members signing up, so we need someone to step up and act as – (more…)

  • Sugarloaf/Annapolis/Thurmont Toproping
     October 18, 2025 - October 19, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration


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
Registration


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

Vaso Island 2025

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…)

  • Vaso Island
     November 1, 2025
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration

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Red River Gorge Nov 7-11

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL – PLEASE DON’T SIGN UP **This event is for climbers that know how to lead, belay, and clean for either sport or trad.** **Please note that you will need to fill out a separate Google Form application in order to be considered for the trip which you can fill out (more…)

  • Red River Gorge
     November 7, 2025 - November 11, 2025
     8:00 am - 9:00 pm

WGE Top Roping & Trad at Annapolis Rocks, 11/8

Join PATC-MS Women & Gender Expansive (WGE) group and for a day of climbing at Annapolis Rocks! Who:  This event is open femme and genderqueer climbers. WGE events are designed to create a safe space for people who are historically underrepresented. Participants MUST have belaying experience. When:  Saturday November 8th. Meet at the Annapolis Rocks (more…)

  • WGE Climbing at Annaplis Rocks
     November 8, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission

Goes On Sale
October 18, 2025

PMC Birthday & Holiday Party – Saturday November 15

The 2025 PATC-MS/PMC Birthday and Holiday Party will be held from 3-6 pm on November 15 at the Carderock Pavilion.  There will be climbing, weather permitting, beforehand. The party includes the annual photo contest along with member trip presentations and a raffle to support a local outdoor-focused nonprofit. Dinner will be served with vegan, vegetarian, (more…)

  • Birthday & Holiday Party
     November 15, 2025
     3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission


Daks Ice Climbing & Backcountry Skiing MLK Weekend 16 – 19 Jan 2026

Over the 2026 MLK Weekend, PATC-MS is returning to the family-owned Rock and River in the Adirondacks for a weekend of ice climbing, back country skiing, and snowshoeing. The lodge is located in a secluded mountain valley at the start of the famous Jack Rabbit Ski Trail (30 miles of trail, often track set).  It’s (more…)

  • Daks Ice Climbing
     January 16, 2026 - January 19, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Stoddard Room - 1/2 Queen Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Stoddard Room - Single Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Colvin Room - 1/2 Queen Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Colvin Room - Single Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Phelps Room - 1/2 Queen Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Cheney Room - 1/2 Queen Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Nye Room - 1/2 Queen Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Clark Room - Single Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Wiessner Room - Single Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Wiessner Room - 1/2 Queen Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Goodwin room - 1/2 Queen Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Case Room - Single Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Big Room - Single Bedshow details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out

"Daks Ice Climbing & Backcountry Skiing MLK Weekend 16 - 19 Jan 2026" is currently sold out.
Please check back again later, as spots may become available.