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• Cunningham Falls Adopt a Crag

  • When
    Saturday, April 27, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Cunningham Falls

  
  

  
  

  Join our friends, Mid Atlantic Climbers, at their Cunningham Falls Adopt a Crag.  Volunteers will be rerouting sections of the Cliff Trail to combat erosion issues.

  
  

  To register, go to https://www.midatlanticclimbers.org/portfolio/cunningham-falls-adopt-a-crag-sept-29-2018/
  

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• Seneca Rocks Cinco de Mayo Party - 2019

  • Start
    Friday, May 03, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    Sunday, May 05, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Seneca Rocks, WV

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  Come to the annual Cinco De Mayo party at Seneca Rocks. PATC-MS has reserved a Group Site E at Seneca Shadows campground. Climb all day Saturday, party at the Gendarme on Saturday night. 

  
  

  This event is for members and registered guests of members. 

  
  

  We recommend putting yourself on the Google Spreadsheet, particularly if you are looking for a ride or a leader. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kOEDmGSZbMMHWwFRK-lw7xsR-JAlVT2Tlx3kTmAV05c/edit#gid=0 We recommend arranging rope teams in advance. Seneca is an almost exclusively traditional multi-pitch area with limited opportunities for top roping. There are some sport climbing areas within a reasonable drive of Seneca.

  
  

  A few reminders. This is a crowded weekend at Seneca. The parking at the Group Site will fill up. Don't leave your car at the site when it's full, pull around to the overflow area (by the walk-in sites). The Group Site itself might fill up. If you know you are arriving late you might want to know about other options, like walk-ins or Princess Snowbird. 

  
  

  Come for the climbing, stay for the party!

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• Annapolis Rocks Adopt a Crag

  • When
    Saturday, May 11, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Annapolis Rocks

  
  

  
  

  Join our friends, Mid Atlantic Climbers, at their Annapolis Rocks Adopt a Crag.  Volunteers will be doing trail work.
  

  
  

  To register, go to

  https://www.midatlanticclimbers.org/portfolio/annapolis-rocks-adopt-a-crag-may-11-2019/

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• New Climber Day 2019

  • When
    Saturday, May 11, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Carderock, MD
  • Spaces left
    26
  • Registered
    14 registrants

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  New Climber Day 2019

  
  Ready to try outdoor rock climbing? Want to meet experienced, local climbers?
  
  Join us for New Climber Day on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Carderock Recreation Area in Maryland, hosted by the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC-MS).

  
  

  The event is open to all. No equipment is required, but athletic shoes are recommended for walking around the base of the cliff. If bringing a child, feel free to bring a child's bike helmet.
  
  

  Experienced PATC-MS members help new climbers get fitted with a harness and climbing shoes, tie in, and belay them up a variety of easy to moderate routes on the cliff. 
  

  
  

  Description of climbs:
  Schist slab with quartz crystals - excellent for beginner face climbing. Climbs will range anywhere from 5.3 (easy) to 5.7-8 (moderate).

  
  

  Directions to Event:

  Top parking lot of Carderock Recreation Area (38.976050, -77.205239) [Google Map Link]
  
  PATC-MS will be set up in the Carderock parking lot to register participants. If you arrive late, please follow the trail to the cliff (see directions below).

  
  

  Please note: When searching for directions on your phone, 'Carderock' will incorrectly lead you to the community of Carderock, MD. 

  
  

  The climbing area entrance is directly across from Naval Research Lab complex on the Clara Barton Parkway.

  • Heading west on Clara Barton Parkway from the I-495 beltway, take the first exit (right off-ramp).
  • At the stop sign take a left over the overpass to Carderock.
  • Follow the road through the tunnel and make a right turn at the stop sign
  • Drive to the very last parking area.
  • Park and meet PATC-MS volunteers at the parking lot. 
  • If you arrive late and don't see anyone in the parking lot, follow the trail past the restroom and to the base of the cliff.

  
  

  PATC-MS Volunteers: 
  We need 8-10 volunteers to help set-up top-ropes and belay. Volunteers should to arrive by 8:00am to set-up. Please sign up to volunteer in the spreadsheet below.

  
  

  All belayers must be members of PATC-MS with liability waivers on file.

  
  

  We also need several items: If you have the following equipment and would be willing to share for the day (even if you can't volunteer), please indicate in the spreadsheet below.

  • Top-rope set-ups
  • Children's harnesses and climbing shoes
  • Helmets
  • Small canopy tent and tables for registration 

  Volunteer and equipment spreadsheet: 

  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xmeP8uBxb-V_rXbthKCd1Jxy45-b95ISrlEICCveEoM/edit#gid=0
  
  

  
  

  Reminder:
  Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may occur.

  
  

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• May Monthly Meeting - Patagonia trip report

  • When
    Wednesday, May 15, 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    PATC-HQ, Vienna, VA
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  PATC-MS Monthly Meeting

  Patagonia Trip Report. This month in Vienna, VA.

  
  

  
  

  Join us Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 7:00 pm as we conduct our monthly meeting.

  
  

  Michelle Xue Patagonia Trip Report

  
  

  Michelle will discuss her experience climbing in Patagonia and share ideas for others interested in exploring this incredible range.
  

  
  

  This meeting will be at PATC-HQ in Vienna, VA. Join at 7 PM for pizza and drinks.

  
  

  This meeting is open to all, members and non-members alike. Registration is not necessary; just show up!

  
  

  PATC-HQ

  118 Park St.

  Vienna, VA 22180
  

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• Carderock Adopt a Crag

  • When
    Saturday, June 01, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Carderock

  
  

  
  

  Join our friends, Mid Atlantic Climbers, at their annual Carderock Adopt a Crag, home to this club's Carderock Wednesday event.  We will be mulching both the cliff top and base, and potentially some erosion related work.
  

  
  

  To register, go to https://www.midatlanticclimbers.org/portfolio/carderock-adopt-a-crag-june-1-2019/
  

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• Friends of Seneca Rocks Spring 2019 Trail Work Day

  • When
    Saturday, June 15, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Seneca Rocks, WV
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  OPEN TO THE CLIMBING COMMUNITY
  (PATC-MS Membership encouraged, but not required)
  

   

  On 15 June we will hold a one-day trail work day to improve the climbing access trails and repair damage from spring rains.   We have several areas of concern that we will work depending on the size of the overall group.

  We will meet at the Gendarme at 800am on Saturday morning.  From there we will gather and load up tools and carpool over to the crag.
  

  
  

  If you want to come out for even just a half-day, please sign up and we'll work it out.  We can use all the help we can get on this weekend as there is plenty to be done.
  

  
  

  Dinner will be covered by Friends of Seneca.

  
  

  Some items on the list for work:

  
  

  -Finish new steps near Old Man's Route.

  
  

  -Fix trail damage on the East Ridge Trail (aka Cardiac Hill).

  
  

  -Improve trail/clear downed trees and debris from North Peak-East Face approach area.

  
  

  -Repair cribbing walls and block/eliminate social trails on the Stairmaster near Ecstasy Junior.

  Please be sure to wear good sturdy boots and long pants.  Bring a helmet, gloves, a small pack, and food/water for the day.
  

  
  

  As the work will be taking place in a busy area, we will need to be aware of others wanting to use the trail while we carry out repairs.
  

  
  

  Questions?  Please contact Andy Weinmann (rocclim78 at gmail.com) or Edwin Bachetti (edwin at bachetti.net).
  

  
  

  
  

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