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• Women's Climbing Meetup at Red Bear Brewing

  • When
    Wednesday, July 28, 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

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  Join the ladies of the Mountaineering Section at 6pm at Red Bear Brewing. Red Bear Brewing has food, parking, metro access, and dogs are allowed! This is an opportunity to socialize and connect with other women climbers outside of the crag. The event will begin at 6, but feel free to drop in/out as you please. Trivia begins at 7 if you feel like staying later. Feel free to bring friends. Climbers of all levels are welcome! 

  
  

  Contact Caroline if you have questions.

  
  

  
  

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• Belaying from the Top Clinic at Carderock First Wednesdays

  • When
    Wednesday, August 04, 2021
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Carderock Recreation Area, Billy Goat Trail C trail head
  • Spaces left
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  Rick Dotson will hold a clinic on belaying from the top at the August Carderock First Wednesday. 
  
  

  The clinic will meet at the bulletin board located at the trail end near the top of the cliff

  No outdoor climbing experience is necessary, but you should be proficient in belaying.
  
  We are capping total attendance for the clinic at 6. 

  
  

  What: The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Mountaineering Section (PATC-MS) will host social top rope climbing and training for outdoor skills every first Wednesday of every month at Carderock as local guidance allows. This continues our historic Carderock First Wednesdays. 

  
  

  Bring: Please bring your own climbing shoes, harness, and belay device.  The club will provide a few ropes, but bring your top rope setup if you have one.
  
  

  Please also bring a mask and hand sanitizer, and plan to wear a mask when not climbing.

  
  

  Reminder:
  Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may occur.  By participating in this trip you assume all risk of responsibility for your own safety.

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• Carderock First Wednesdays - Top-Rope Climbing

  • When
    Wednesday, August 04, 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Carderock Recreation Area, Billy Goat Trail C trail head
  • Spaces left
    11

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  The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Mountaineering Section (PATC-MS) will host social top rope climbing every first Wednesday of every month at Carderock as local guidance allows. This continues our historic Carderock First Wednesdays. 
  
  This monthly event is open to all climbers, regardless of PATC-MS membership status. No outdoor climbing experience is necessary, but you should be proficient in belaying.
  
  

  Bring: Please bring your own climbing shoes, harness, and belay device- the club will not provide these.  The club will provide a few ropes, but bring your top rope setup if you have one!
  

  
  If you are new to PATC-MS, look for our Carderock Stewards when you arrive (and sign a waiver!).  Starting around 5pm, they will be at the crag in red club t-shirts and can help introduce you to the club and climbing at Carderock.

  
  

  We look forward to seeing you at Carderock First Wednesdays!

  
  

  Meet: at the far north parking lot of the Carderock Recreation Area (google maps link below), aka the Billy Goat Trail C north parking lot trail head:

  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Billy+Goat+Trail+C+-+North+Parking+Lot,+Carderock,+Potomac,+MD+20854/@38.9759961,-77.2061336,17.32z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b63530048f24db:0xcf1b1dc094b5831c!8m2!3d38.9761307!4d-77.2055297?hl=en
  

  
  

  Reminder:
  Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may occur.  By participating in this trip you assume all risk of responsibility for your own safety.

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• New Climber Day 2021

  • When
    Saturday, August 07, 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Carderock, MD
  • Spaces left
    8
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  New Climber Day 2021

  
  

  On Saturday, August 7, from 8:00am - 2:00pm the Mountaineering Section of the PATC will be holding its annual New Climber Day event at Carderock. This will be a great opportunity to come out and see what outdoor climbing is all about! 

  
  

  The event is open to all. PATC-MS members will be there to help you get fitted in a harness, a pair of climbing shoes and will belay you up the rock.

  Volunteers Needed:
  

  We also need about 8-10 volunteers to help set-up top-ropes and belay.  Please email Ariel Gonzales (gonzalezariel11 [at] hotmail [dot] com) if you would like to help and plan to arrive by 8:00am to help set-up.

  
  

  We'll be in need of several items from volunteers: If you have the following and would like to share (even if you can't be there), please let your voice be heard!

  • Ropes, top rope anchors, etc.
  • **Children's harnesses and climbing shoes**
  • Helmets

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

  
  

  Looking forward to this being another GREAT Mountaineering Section event! See you all out there! :) Spread the word!

  
  

  Skills required:
  For volunteers: Ability to belay, willingness to assist with tie-ins, adjusting harnesses, adjusting helmets, and providing encouragement to climbers. Ability to build a Top Rope system desired if providing a rope, and, of course, enthusiasm.

  
  For participants: Enthusiasm and signing a liability waiver.

  
  

  Equipment required:
  

  For participants: All necessary gear (harness, shoes, helmets) will be provided. We recommend bringing sneakers just in case. If bringing kids and you have a kid’s bicycle helmet, bring that too.

  
  

  For volunteers: Harness and belay device. 
  

  
  

  Directions to Event:

  Top parking lot of Carderock Recreation Area (38.976050, -77.205239) [Google Map Link]

  
  

  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 (of course this military installation isn't displayed on the map); you cannot miss this GIANT complex.
  

  • Coming off the Beltway on the Clara Barton Parkway exit, heading west, take the first exit (right off-ramp) once you are on Clara Barton.
    
  • At that stop sign you'll be on an overpass, take a left to Carderock (you'll see the front gate of the military complex on the right).
    
  • Go over the overpass and follow the road as it swerves right, then left and the "Carderock" overpass.
  • You will arrive at a Stop sign affectionately called the "T". Make a right turn at the T-intersection and drive to the very last parking area.
  • Follow the trail past the restroom structure to the message board at the top of the crag. This was the approach; 1/7th of a mile if that.
    
  • You can follow the dirt trail right to get to the base of the crag or straight past the message board and over and down there is a craggy gully to carefully downclimb (very easy).
    
  • This crag is compact and continuous. Once you approach the message board you'll see the tangle of climbing anchors setup. You have arrived!!!! Enjoy!

  For this event, PATC-MS will be set up in the parking lot to register participants. If you arrive late, find us at the crag instead.
  

  
  

  Description of climbs:
  Slick, schisty slab, but excellent for beginner face climbing. Climbs will range anywhere from 5.3 (easy) to 5.7-8 (moderate), depending on the number of routes and ropes available.

  
  

  Cancellation Policy:
  If you can no longer make the event, please change your registration as soon as possible. This allows people on the wait list to join. If you fail to show for an event and do not cancel within 48 hours, you will be considered a no show. Club members who have 3 or more no shows will not be able to register for future events for a period of one year whether its due to failure to cancel or the person does not show up for the event at all.

  
  

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

  
  

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• August Monthly Meeting - Short Film Screening at Arc'teryx

  • When
    Wednesday, August 11, 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Arc'teryx Washington DC Brand Store, 1099 H Street NW, Washington, DC
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  PATC-MS Monthly Meeting

  Short film screening and business meeting at Arc'teryx (Washington, DC)

  
  

  Join us Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 6:30 pm for our monthly meeting.

  
  

  We'll enjoy a short climbing film (TBD) followed by a short business meeting.

  
  

  The club will provide pizza and drinks. 

  
  Meeting location: Arc'teryx Washington DC Brand Store, 1099 H Street NW, Washington, DC 

  
  

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

  
  

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• Great Falls Top-Roping Trip

  • When
    Saturday, August 14, 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Great Falls National Park, McLean, VA)
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Join PATC-MS for a day of climbing at Great Falls. Great Falls is one of DC's local crags and good for top-roping. We'll meet up in the climber's parking lot (sharp right immediately after gatehouse) and walk to one of the areas to spend the morning climbing by the river.

  
  

  Who: Open to anyone with basic gear! Bring your climbing shoes, harness, and belay device.  Also, bring 2 liters of water per person and food that you want. You must also pack out your trash at this park!
  

  
  

  If you have any/all of these items, please also bring them:

  • Top-rope set-up (i.e. static line, gear, webbing, dynamic lines, locking carabiners)
  • Guidebook (i.e. PATC-MS's guidebook you receive for going to the monthly meeting)
  • Sunscreen/bugspray
  • Helmet
  • Belay gloves
  • Food to share
  • Extra gear if you have it.

  
  

  When:  Meet at the parking lot by 8:00 AM! For people unfamiliar with the area, there are multiple climbing areas spread out over a few miles and cell reception can be poor at the crag. If you don't arrive on time, you may have a hard time finding the group.

  
  

  Where: Great Falls National Park on the Virginia side (9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102). There is an entrance fee per car ($10), and they also accept the National Parks Annual Pass ($80). Meet in the climber's lot, which is a sharp right turn immediately after the gatehouse. 

  
  

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• Top-Rope Anchor Clinic at Carderock

  • When
    Saturday, August 14, 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Carderock Recreation Area (see description for map link)
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Event Description:

  OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PATC-MS -- EMPHASIS ON PEOPLE NEW TO TOP-ROPE ANCHORS

  
  

  PATC-MS will hold a clinic to help new or inexperienced outdoor climbers looking for skills in building top rope anchors, or for those who need a refresher. 

  The goal of this clinic is to provide knowledge and experience that will help you to successfully build and evaluate top rope anchor systems using natural protection (trees, boulders, etc). Building anchors using traditional pro (cams, nuts, hexes, etc) is beyond the scope of this clinic.

  In this clinic we'll cover:

  • The basic principles and physics of anchor construction and top rope systems
  • How to properly select and evaluate natural protection
  • New knots and hitches - when to use them and why
  • How to properly build, evaluate, and setup a top rope anchor

  This clinic will be held at Carderock, MD. We will begin at 8:00 AM and wrap-up by 2:00 PM. Please expect to arrive at the parking lot 15 minutes early so that we can group up and promptly begin.
  

  Skills required:

  Ability to competently top-rope belay in a gym (or outdoor) setting

  Equipment required:

  • Harness, shoes, chalk-bag & helmet (personal choice)
  • Two (2) Locking carabiners and belay device.
  • Lunch/snacks and water.
  • Optional: Additional locking carabiner and prusik loop / accessory cord
  • Optional: Your own top rope kit with 100 feet of static line, two locking carabiners, and a dynamic rope. If you have your own you will be able to get much more out of this clinic.

  Directions to Event:

  Note: When searching for directions on the internet, you will commonly find the community of Carderock, MD. Be sure to specify “Carderock Recreation Area”, or try this link: https://goo.gl/uOma1n

  PATC-MS Membership:

  This event is for members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club - Mountaineering Section. To join the club and enjoy other events, benefits and trainings, click here: http://www.potomacmountainclub.org/Join_Us
  
  Cancellation Policy:

  If you can no longer make the event, please change your registration as soon as possible. This allows people on the wait list to join. If you fail to show for an event and do not cancel within 48 hours, you will be considered a no show. Club members who have 3 or more no shows will not be able to register for future events for a period of one year whether its due to failure to cancel, or the person does not show up for the event at all.
  
  Reminder:

  Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may occur.

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• New River Gorge Trip 2021

  • Start
    Friday, August 20, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Sunday, August 22, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    New River Gorge, Fayetteville, WV
  • Spaces left
    8

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  New River Gorge

  
  

  PATC-MS is organizing a three-night event at the New River Gorge this August, 20-22.  

  
  

  The New River Gorge is a mecca for single pitch sport and trad routes. This is not an instructional clinic/event.  Please arrange for a partner prior to the weekend - do not expect that others will take you in their party if you just show up.

  
  

  Camping: The Club will reserve a group site. You have to register for this event to stay at our group site. Check-in is on Friday night, 20 August, and check-out is on Monday, 22  August.

  
  

  Transportation, etc:  You are responsible for arranging your own transportation, climbing partner(s), camping/climbing gear, and food (other than the club dinner).  Parking will be limited at the campsite, so please plan to carpool. 

  
  

  Miscellaneous

  Cancellation Policy: If you can no longer make the event, please change your registration as soon as possible. This allows people on the wait list to join. If you fail to show for an event and do not cancel within 48 hours, you will be considered a no show. Club members who have 3 or more no shows will not be able to register for future events for a period of one year whether it's due to failure to cancel or the person does not show up for the event at all.
  

  
  

  PATC-MS Member Only policy: This event is for members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club-Mountaineering Section only, in good standing with liability waivers on file, unless otherwise stated.

  
  

  To join the club and enjoy its events and trainings, click here: http://www.potomacmountainclub.org/Join_Us

  This event will be strictly enforced by event leaders. Any person who shows up to an event that is not a member will not be able to participate in the event.

  
  

  -You'll get a link to the Camping and Carpool sign-up list once you register.

  
  

  -Only Club members will be covered for the Club dinner.  Guests can obviously attend but must pay their checks separately.  Thanks!

  
  

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

   

  

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• Rocks State Park Trip

  • When
    Saturday, August 21, 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Rocks State Park, Jarrettsville, MD
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Join PATC-MS for a day of climbing at Rocks State Park. Rocks State Park is one of Maryland’s local crags and good for top-roping. Climbs range from easy to difficult.
  
  While there are some climbs that can be climbed with natural anchors, some may need gear for artificial anchors. We will meet at the purple trailhead, or the Rapids Area Parking and Trailhead at 8 AM.

   

  Who: Open to anyone with basic gear! Bring your climbing shoes, harness, helmet, and belay device.  Also, bring 2 liters of water per person and food that you want. You must also pack out your trash at this park!

   

  If you have any/all of these items, please also bring them:

  • Top-rope set-up (i.e. static line, gear, webbing, dynamic lines, locking carabiners)
  • Gear for artificial anchors
  • Guidebook
  • Sunscreen/bug spray
  • Belay gloves
  • Food to share
  • Extra gear if you have it.

   

  When:  Meet at the parking lot by 8:00 AM! For people unfamiliar with the area, there are multiple parking lots and cell reception can be spotty at the crag. If you don't arrive on time, you may have a hard time finding the group.
  
  

  Where: Rocks State Park near Jarrettsville, MD.

  
  

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• Family Day 2021

  • When
    Saturday, August 28, 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Carderock Recreational Area (rock crag near top parking lot)
  • Spaces left
    53

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  Family Day 2021
  

  
  

  What:

   

  On Saturday, August 28, from 9:00am - 2:00pm the Potomac Mountain Club will be holding its annual Family Day event at Carderock.
  
  This will be a great opportunity to come out and bond with other families, climb, and meet new and old friends! PATC-MS members with climbing or non-climbing family members (children, spouses, and significant others) are invited to attend. (You don't have to arrive right at 8)

   

  Come out and climb and show your love and pride of all things outdoors! Having a kid is not a requirement to join in on the fun. However, we'll be in need of several items. If you have the following and would like to share (even if you can't be there), please let us know!

   

  - Ropes, top rope anchors, etc. 
  - ****Children's harnesses and climbing shoes***** 
  - Helmets
  

   

  If you have any of the above or would like to help organize, please contact Caroline: caodwyer@gmail.com

  
  

  Volunteers Needed:

   

  We also need about 8 volunteers to help set-up top-ropes and belay. If you can volunteer, please let Caroline know and plan to arrive by 8:00am to help set-up.  Also, volunteers please wear your red PATC-MS t-shirt or a red t-shirt that day.

   

  Participants must be members of the Potomac Mountain Club with liability waivers on file.  Please go to this page to join http://www.potomacmountainclub.org/Join_Us.

  
  

  Skills required: 

  For participants: Enthusiasm and signing a liability waiver.

  
  

  For volunteers: Ability to belay, willingness to assist with tie-ins, adjusting harnesses, adjusting helmets, and providing encouragement to our young and eager climbers. Ability to build a Top Rope system is desired if providing a rope.

   

  Equipment required: 

  For participants: All necessary gear (harness, shoes, helmets) will be provided, recommend bringing sneakers just in case. If you have a kid’s bicycle helmet, bring that too.

  
  

  For volunteers: Harness and belay device. Top rope setup if providing such.

  
  

  Directions to Event: 

  Coming off the beltway on the Clara Barton Parkway, heading west, away from the Beltway, take your first exit (right) once you are on the Clara Barton. At that stop sign you'll be on an overpass, take a left to Carderock.
  
  Go over the overpass and swing right, the road then winds left under the "Carderock" overpass. You will arrive at a stop sign affectionately called the "T". Make a right turn at the T-intersection and drive to the very last parking area.
  
  Follow the trail past the restroom structure to the message board at the top of the crag...this was the approach; 1/7th of a mile if that. You can walk around to the right to get to the base of the crag or straight past the message board and over and down there is a craggy gully to carefully downclimb (very easy). This crag is compact and continuous. Once you approach the message board you'll see the tangle of climbing anchors setup. You have arrived!!!! Enjoy!  

   

  Description of climbs: 

  Slick, schisty slab, but excellent for beginner face climbing. Climbs will range anywhere from 5.3 (easy) to 5.7-8 (moderate), depending on the number of routes and ropes available.

   

  Cancellation Policy: 

  If you can no longer make the event, please change your registration as soon as possible. This allows people on the wait list to join. If you fail to show for an event and do not cancel within 48hours, you will be considered a no show. Club members who have 3 or more no shows will not be able to register for future events for a period of one year whether its due to failure to cancel or the person does not show up for the event at all.

   

  PATC-MS Member Only policy: 

  This event is for members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club-Mountaineering Section only, in good standing with liability waivers on file, unless otherwise stated. Please go to this page to join http://www.potomacmountainclub.org/Join_Us. If you are not currently a member, you can attend and sign up during this event.

   

  Reminder: 

  Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may occur.

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• Club Das Kletterhaus (White Mountains,NH) Weekend

  • Start
    Thursday, September 09, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Wednesday, September 15, 2021
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    White Mountains of New Hampshire
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Join us for an extended weekend in the White Mountains of New Hampshire climbing, hiking, and exploring this beautiful region.

  
  

  Long-time Club members Andy Weinmann and Lindsay Rohrbaugh are opening their place (Das Kletterhaus) in Campton, New Hampshire for a Club outing.
  
  WHEN: Members can stay anytime during 9-15 SEP period. We chose these dates to avoid the very busy Labor Day weekend.
  
  WHAT: An extended weekend in the White Mountains, based in the Franconia Notch region. Climbing options abound in this area for all ability levels.

  
  Camping at Das Kletterhaus will be in the area out in front of the house. Folks will have access to the house to use the kitchen and bathroom and to generally hang out and gather; there is also an outhouse around the back that can be used at any time and should be used for "after-hours" business.
  
  Be respectful and clean up after yourselves. Please bring your own food, utensils, towels, and toiletries. There is no fee required, but Andy and Lindsay do appreciate any contributions - either cash or some of your time helping out around the place...inquire with them.
  
  Please fill out the carpool/camping signup spreadsheet.

  
  

  Climbing and other activities: The two well-known areas are Rumney (sport climbing on schist ~15-20 min away) and long trad climbs on Cannon Mtn (~30 min). Other quality crags close by include:

  • Echo Crag - "Carderock approach" to granite cracks
  • The Eaglet - free standing spire across from Cannon
  • Kinsman Notch - variety of trad, sport, and mixed climbing on granite
  • Welch-Dickey - mostly granite slab
  • Bryant Ledge - near the road, easy/mod trad on granite
  • The famous Cathedral Ledge, near North Conway, is about 1-1/2 hrs drive over the Kancamagus Highway. 
  • There are too many other crags around the region to list.

  In addition to roped climbing, there is a large amount of bouldering in the region at places like Waterville Valley and Kinsman Notch.

  
  

  
  

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• Coopers Rock Climbing and Camping

  • Start
    Friday, September 10, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Sunday, September 12, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    Coopers Rock, WV
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Enjoy two days of top-rope climbing and bouldering on super grippy sandstone while taking in beautiful West Virginia views along the Cheat River. This trip is being planned in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Explorers Club, so it is also an opportunity to meet new climbers.

  
  

  Due to the nature of the trip and the climbing there’s no need to come with a belay partner. This trip is a great option for members interested in making the leap from gym to climbing outside. 

   

  The club will help coordinate carpooling and any gear needs. Space is limited to 10 people so don't delay in registering.

   

  Where:

  Coopers Rocks State Forest, WV 

   

  Located just off I-68, about 13 miles from Morgantown

  https://wvstateparks.com/park/coopers-rock-state-forest/

   

  Lodging:

  We will be camping at Chestnut Ridge Campground- http://chestnutridgepark.com/index.html and hope you want to join but we also understand that you may prefer other accommodations. To help plan camping please complete this form after you register for the trip so we know how many campsites to book (note you will have to pay for your campsite). https://forms.gle/RU363XAmVRf8mt2eA 

   

  If you plan to camp, start thinking about your most favorite camping snack to share around the campfire on Saturday evening.  

  
  

  Type of climbing:

  Coopers Rock State Forest is a hidden gem for climbers in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is known for its stiff grades and “gritstone” like rock as well as a short approach for top rope climbing plus hundreds of bouldering problems.  

   

  https://diyoutdoors.wvu.edu/rock-climbing/coopers-rock-climbing

  https://www.mountainproject.com/area/107035297/coopers-rock-state-forest

   

  PATC-MS Member Only policy:

  This event is for members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club-Mountaineering Section only, in good standing with liability waivers on file, unless otherwise stated.

   

  This will be strictly enforced by event leaders. Any person who shows up to an event that is not a member and not registered will not be able to participate in the event.

   

  Cancellation Policy:

  If you can no longer make the event, please change your registration as soon as possible. This allows people on the wait list to join. If you fail to show for an event and do not cancel within 48 hours, you will be considered a no show. Club members who have 3 or more no shows will not be able to register for future events for a period of one year whether its due to failure to cancel or the person does not show up for the event at all.

   

  Reminder:

  Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may occur.

  
  

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• Linville Gorge Trip 2021

  • Start
    Friday, September 24, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Sunday, September 26, 2021
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    Linville Gorge, Marion, NC
  • Spaces left
    7

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  PATC-MS is organizing an extended weekend climbing trip to Linville Gorge in northwestern North Carolina on September 24-26, 2021.

  
  Linville Gorge (aka, the Grand Canyon of the east coast) offers a multitude of climbs. The two must popular areas for trad are Table rock and the Amphitheatre. Table Rock is a great place for new trad leaders to hone their skills.  

  
  

  This is not an instructional clinic/event.  Please arrange for a partner prior to the weekend - do not expect that others will take you in their party if you just show up.

   

  Camping:  Camping is available near the parking lot of Table Rock but this is a remote camping area. There are pit toilets available but no running water and you have to bring everything else yourself. The closest store is a 25 minute drive. The camping area is first come/first serve. The remoteness of Linville Gorge adds to the adventure so don't let that deter you. There are camping areas and hotels at the bottom of the mountain.

   

  The Club will have an area to act as a base camp, but you can camp wherever you choose.  There are beautiful campsites with great views if you are willing to walk on the trail a bit.

   

  Transportation, etc:  It’s approximately 7 hours from the Washington, DC area. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation, climbing partner(s), camping/climbing gear, and food (other than the club dinner).  Parking will be limited at the campsite, so please plan to carpool. 

   

  Miscellaneous

  Cancellation Policy: If you can no longer make the event, please change your registration as soon as possible. This allows people on the wait list to join. If you fail to show for an event and do not cancel within 48 hours, you will be considered a no show. Club members who have 3 or more no shows will not be able to register for future events for a period of one year whether it's due to failure to cancel or the person does not show up for the event at all.

   

  PATC-MS Member Only policy: This event is for members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club-Mountaineering Section only, in good standing with liability waivers on file, unless otherwise stated.

   

  To join the club and enjoy its events and trainings, click here: http://www.potomacmountainclub.org/Join_Us

  This event will be strictly enforced by event leaders. Any person who shows up to an event that is not a member will not be able to participate in the event.

   

  You'll get a link to the Camping and Carpool sign-up list once you register.

   

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

  
  

  
  

  

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