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Here you will find information about the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC).
  • We are a diverse group of local climbers. Young and not so young, male and female, crag rat and alpinist, active and armchair types.
  • We all enjoy climbing in its many varieties. 
  • We climb locally or further afield, nearly every weekend and several times a year longer trips include the expedition-minded member.
  • We publish a quarterly newsletter, UPROPE, now available online. Members have access to all historical UpRopes. Guests are welcome to download and view the latest edition here: Latest UpRope!
  • We provide instruction through club trips and although we are NOT a school.
  • We can get members up a rope in no time.
  • We manage a LISTSERVER where our climbing community can communicate and post impromptu climbing trips.
  • Finally, We gather for a monthly meeting to discuss club business, meet and socialize with area climbers over pizza and REFRESHMENT at 118 Park Street, SE, Vienna, VA at 730, on the 2nd Wednesday.
  • E-Mail Address: Potomac Mountain Club ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
  • Mailing Address:
    Mountaineering Section of PATC
    PATC Headquarters
    118 Park Street SE
    Vienna, VA 22180-4609
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  • Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/PotomacMountainClub
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  • Officers and  Coordinator Leaders
  • Honorary Members


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