Mid Atlantic Climbers (MAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving access to climbing areas in the Mid-Atlantic region, promoting responsible climbing and environmental stewardship, and educating and engaging the local climbing community.
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MAC and Partners Continue to Advocate for Access at Harpers Ferry
Last week, Mid Atlantic Climbers and our partners at the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and Outdoor Alliance DMV sent a letter to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park urging park management, with the... READ MORE
Get Involved: MAC is looking for new leaders like you!
MAC is back! While COVID is not completely gone, and potentially will be with us for the foreseeable future, conditions have improved to the point where Mid Atlantic Climbers is ramping up to... READ MORE
Speak Up: Harpers Ferry Proposes Permanent Parking Closure at Maryland Heights
This month, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park proposed to permanently close the Maryland Heights parking areas, citing safety issues from illegally parked cars along Sandy Hook Road at busy times when legal parking... READ MORE
Shenandoah Park Implements Old Rag Ticketing Pilot Program
In August of 2021, Shenandoah National Park released a proposal to make several changes for visitors: 1) Increase the campground nightly fee from $15-20 to $30, 2) Begin charging a fee for backcountry... READ MORE