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• Mount Rainier PATC-MS Trip Report

  • When
    Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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  The recent PATC-MS trip to Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Ruth turned epic. How epic? Join fellow PATC-MS members Chris Beebe, Justin Earp, Dak Hardwick, Jeff Lulewicz, Brian Kerr, and Mark Maier for a club presentation on their incredible adventure, including the training each team member did to prepare and how they handled the unexpected. The group will also discuss the mountains, routes, conditions, and what you can do to prepare for tackling high-altitude climbing. This will be a great way to kick off the 2021 winter and 2022 mountaineering seasons!
  

  
  

  Topic: Rainier/Adams/Ruth Presentation

  Time: Sep 22, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

   

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• Linville Gorge Trip 2021

  • Start
    Friday, September 24, 2021
  • End
    Sunday, September 26, 2021
  • Location
    Linville Gorge, Marion, NC
  • Spaces left
    4

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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. 

   

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  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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• Women's Monthly Meetup

  • When
    Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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    4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Join us for another PATC-MS event for those who identify as female, non-binary, or trans. We will be top-roping at Carderock from 4pm - sunset. Please bring a top rope set up if you have it. 

  
  

  All levels are welcome!

  
  

  Directions to Carderock climber's parking lot: https://goo.gl/maps/fFwjXJQLcnrtWMiK8

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Great Falls Top-Roping Trip

  • When
    Saturday, October 02, 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Great Falls National Park, McLean, VA)
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    0

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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, helmet, 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! You do not need to bring a partner for this event. 

  
  

  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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• Carderock First Wednesdays - Top-Rope Climbing

  • When
    Wednesday, October 06, 2021
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    5:00 PM - 7:40 PM
  • Location
    Carderock Recreation Area, Billy Goat Trail C trail head
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    3

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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
  

  
  

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  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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• Rappel and Anchor Cleaning Clinic at Carderock

  • When
    Wednesday, October 06, 2021
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Carderock Recreation Area (see description for map link)
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    0

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  PATC-MS will hold a clinic on rappelling and anchor cleaning (particularly it relates to sport climbing) at the July Carderock First Wednesday. He'll share multiple rappelling approaches and how to safely clean anchors when sport climbing.

  
  

  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.
  
  In keeping with social distancing guidelines, we are capping total attendance for the clinic at 8. 

  
  

  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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• Annapolis Rocks Top-Roping and Trad Trip

  • When
    Sunday, October 10, 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Annapolis Rocks
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    0

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  Join PATC-MS for a day of climbing at Annapolis Rock. Annapolis Rock is a quartzite crag in South Mountain State Park. It is known for its horizontal fractures which make for a variety of easy, moderate, and difficult face and roof routes. 
  
  This event will be limited to PATC-MS members and capped at 14 climbers.

  There is a two mile hike in to Annapolis Rock. Plan to bring water (at least a gallon) and snacks for the day. 
  
  Climbers should bring their own personal gear (harness, helmet, shoes, chalk bag, and belay device) and a top-rope set-up if they have one. I will set up some top ropes for people but will primarily be trad climbing down at the South End. You do not need to bring a partner for this event unless you are trad climbing. 
  
  

  The club will meet at 8 a.m. the Appalachian Trailhead Parking on Route 40, just outside of Myersville, Maryland. Please do not be late as the group will not wait for you. 

  
  

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• Buzzard Rocks Sport Climbing Trip

  • When
    Saturday, October 16, 2021
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Buzzard Rocks Parking Area
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Join PATC-MS on October 16, 2021 for a day of climbing at Buzzard Rocks in Elizabeth Furnace near Front Royal, VA.

  
  

  Buzzard Rocks is a west facing crag known for its run-out sport and trad routes on grippy slab with beautiful views of the valley below.

  
  

  Climbing Info: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106152557/buzzard-rocks
  

  
  

  Please arrange for a partner and make travel plans prior to the trip. This is not an instructional clinic/event.

  
  

  The trip is limited to PATC-MS members and is capped at 10 climbers. There is a two mile hike to the climbs so dress appropriately and bring plenty of food and water for the day.
  

  
  Climbers should also bring their own personal gear (harness, helmet, shoes, chalk bag, and belay device), 8-10 quick draws, a 60-70m rope, and a trad rack if they are interested in routes that require placing gear.

  
  

  We will meet at 8am in the Buzzard Rock Parking Area on Mountain Road (Route 619). Please arrive on time. Crowds form quickly and we want to claim our spot as early as possible. Also, parking is limited so carpooling is recommended.

  
  

  Location: https://goo.gl/maps/GK7wUAdgmZYQ8Hgz8

  
  

  Disclaimer - Rock climbing is a dangerous activity and you do so at your own risk.

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