Events

Film Premiere of ‘Catching Pinecones’ – Wednesday March 11

This is the Washington DC area premiere of  ‘Catching Pinecones’, the story of Jan and Herb Conn.  Also showing is Will Gadd’s latest offering ‘Wall of Walls’.  These films are being shown at the AFI cinema in downtown Silver Spring MD on March 11 from 6:30-8:30. There will be a Q and A after the (more…)

  • Catching Pinecones
     March 11, 2026
     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

March 12 Speaker Anthony Lorubbio – Breathwork: The Missing Piece in High Altitude Training

Join us on Google Meet for the 2026 PMC Mountain Fitness Spring Speaker Series, where top experts share their knowledge on training smarter, climbing stronger, and performing better. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, backcountry skier, rock climber, or preparing for a major mountain expedition, this series is designed for you! *Attendees will receive the Google Meet link (more…)

  •  March 12, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission


Sunday Climbing at Sportrock Rio March 15

Sundays at Rio Itching to get outside but the weather isn’t cooperating? This is an Outdoor Climbers Meet up hosted by the Potomac Mountain Club at 10am every Sunday until the end of March i.e. Jan 11, 18, 25;  Feb 1, 8, 15, 22;  March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 unless cancelled Sundays at Rio (more…)

  • Sunday ar Rio
     March 15, 2026
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

March 18 Speaker Lyra Pierotti – Mountain Performance for Female Bodies: Notes for Training Through All Phases of Life

Join us on Google Meet for the 2026 PMC Mountain Fitness Spring Speaker Series, where top experts share their knowledge on training smarter, climbing stronger, and performing better. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, backcountry skier, rock climber, or preparing for a major mountain expedition, this series is designed for you! *Attendees will receive the Google Meet link after registering. (more…)

  •  March 18, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission


Local Area Toproping – March 21 or 22

This is a top roping trip to a local area – likely Great Falls/Sugarloaf/Annapolis Rocks/Thurmont Watershed on March 21 or 22.  As it’s early in the year it may be too cold that weekend in which case relocation to a local gym may be an option. Great Falls is in Virginia and the other three (more…)

  • Local Area Toproping
     March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration


March 26 Speaker Dr. Laura Foulger DPT – Mountaineering Foundations: Posture and Mastering the Exercise Basics

Join us on Google Meet for the 2026 PMC Mountain Fitness Spring Speaker Series, where top experts share their knowledge on training smarter, climbing stronger, and performing better. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, backcountry skier, rock climber, or preparing for a major mountain expedition, this series is designed for you! *Attendees will receive the Google Meet link (more…)

  •  March 26, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission


Local Area Toproping – April 4 or 5

This is a top roping trip to a local area – likely Great Falls/Sugarloaf/Annapolis Rocks/Thurmont Watershed on April 4 or 5.  As it’s early in the year it may be too cold that weekend in which case relocation to a local gym may be an option. Great Falls is in Virginia and the other three (more…)

  • Local Area Toproping
     April 4, 2026 - April 5, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration


Carderock First Wednesday – April 6

Carderock First Wednesday climbing – the first of 2026 – 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 (more…)

  • First Wednesday
     April 6, 2026
     4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Local Area Toproping – April 18 or 19

This is a top roping trip to a local area – likely Great Falls/Sugarloaf/Annapolis Rocks/Thurmont Watershed on April 18 or 19.  As it’s early in the year it may be too cold that weekend in which case relocation to a local gym may be an option. Great Falls is in Virginia and the other three (more…)

  • Local Area Toproping
     April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration


April 23 Speaker Silas Rossi – Alpine Logic

Join us on Google Meet for the 2026 PMC Mountain Fitness Spring Speaker Series, where top experts share their knowledge on training smarter, climbing stronger, and performing better. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, backcountry skier, rock climber, or preparing for a major mountain expedition, this series is designed for you! *Attendees will receive the Google Meet link after registering. (more…)

  •  April 23, 2026
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission