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Author Archives: Penny Riordan

Rockfest 2014 Recap: Thanks to all of our volunteers!
7 May 2014

Rockfest 2014 Recap: Thanks to all of our volunteers!

by Penny Riordan | posted in: Adopt-a-Crag, climbing | 0

If you were at Rockfest 2014 at Coopers Rock at the end of April, chances are you had a great time doing trail work, camping out, eating good food, drinking good beer and sending some sandstone. This was our largest … Continued

bouldering, climbing, community, coopers rock, LCOs, REI
Want to Remove Graffiti? MAC Needs Your Help
21 Jan 2014

Want to Remove Graffiti? MAC Needs Your Help

by Penny Riordan | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

If you have climbed anywhere in the Mid Atlantic, chances are you’ve seen graffiti at the rock. In urban climbing areas around Washington and Baltimore, graffiti is a common source of damage to rocks. In the last year alone, Mid … Continued

Mid-Season Update: Great Turnout at Fall Events
22 Oct 2013

Mid-Season Update: Great Turnout at Fall Events

by Penny Riordan | posted in: Adopt-a-Crag, climbing, Uncategorized | 0

This fall, Mid Atlantic Climbers planned a record five adopt-a-crags. After three events, we’ve had a record number of volunteers out. The season’s third event was held this past weekend at Great Falls National Park in Virginia. This was MAC’s … Continued

Bolting is not allowed at Carderock
10 Apr 2013

Bolting is not allowed at Carderock

by Penny Riordan | posted in: Adopt-a-Crag, climbing | 0

If you’ve never seen a bolt at Carderock, there’s a reason for that. That’s because it is illegal for them to be placed. In early April, however, a MAC member and longtime area climber found two improperly placed bolts at … Continued

Access Fund, carderock, cleanup, climbing
Mark your calendars for Rockfest 2013
25 Mar 2013

Mark your calendars for Rockfest 2013

by Penny Riordan | posted in: Adopt-a-Crag, climbing | 1

Mark your calendars for Rockfest 2013, one of the best adopt-a-crag events at one of the region’s most beautiful places to climb. The fourth annual event will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Rocks State Park in Jarrettsville, MD. … Continued

cleanup, climbing, Harford County, Maryland, rock climbing, rockfest

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