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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Help shape the future of Harpers Ferry climbing
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, located on the border of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, is important to providing access to the outdoors for the DC metro region. It is a significant climbing... READ MORE
Bolts at Alberton Rock Raise Safety Concerns
Three sets of bolt anchors have appeared at the top of the wall at Alberton Rock. Upon investigation, concerns about the placement of several of these bolts were discovered, with one set judged... READ MORE
We want to hear from you: Incorporating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Throughout 2020, MAC’s board continued discussions about how the organization can better incorporate justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) into our goals of stewardship, education, and ensuring climbing access. We recognize that our... READ MORE
Coming Together: Stewardship and the Climbing Community in the Midst of COVID-19
Blue paint is hard. So is black. Don’t get the paint remover on your skin, it burns. After a certain point, expect diminishing returns. Is the paint coming off? Or are we... READ MORE