Last year, the Greater Washington DC community brought together over 450 climbers who helped raise over $60,000 to support Ovarian Cancer Research. This year HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation is bringing the Climb4Life Event to DC – March 13th -19th. With a goal to promote awareness and raise money. How can I get involved?Join our team […]
Mid-Atlantic Climbers (MAC) is looking to you for our next great T-shirt. Do you have computer/art skills? Do you have a clever pun, or an idea for a hip design? Imagine seeing folks at the crag wearing your design! What should the design be about?Thats entirely up to you, all we ask is that our
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Do you want to be able to support local and national climbing access in one easy step? Of course you do! – and The Access Fund is making it really easy. Why Should I become a Member?The Access Fund recently announced a special member rate of $25 with a portion of that going directly to
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On September 30th, 2009 A new Master Plan was completed for Minnewaska State Park, NY. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the park, Minnewaska State Park is located on the Shawangunk Ridge – just down the road from the world-famous climbs of the Gunks. In recent history, most of the cliffs of Minnewaska
Minnewaska State Park Master Plan: Could open up more climbing at the Gunks! Read More »
7th Annual Adopt-a-Crag For the past 7 years, local climbers, outdoor enthuasists, the Access Fund, Earth Treks, Sportrock and the National Park Service have come together to support our local crags with a day of volunteer work that aims to unite the outdoor community and preserve our precious natural resources. This fall, Mid Atlantic Climbers
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Earth Treks Columbia’s Fall Community Gear Swap Saturday, August 29th 9am to 5pm. Earth Treks has generously offered 10% of the proceeds to Mid Atlantic Climbers / Access Fund. This is a great time to get rid of some of your old gear, or pick up some more gear at a great price!There will be
Earth Treks Columbia Gear Swap to Benefit MAC! Read More »
In partnership with the Access Fund, local climbing organization the Mid-Atlantic Climbers invites volunteers to particiate in the 7th annual Adopt-a-Crag events this September at Great Falls National Park, VA and Carderock Recreation Area, MD. The two events will take place on Saturday, September 5th in Great Falls Park, VA and Saturday, September 26th in
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The Division of Forestry has announced a public tour to review proposed timbering in Coopers Rock State Forest. You can have input on this if you attend a public tour on Saturday, July 25th at 10am. Meet in the Day Use Parking lot of Coopers Rock State Forest. This is the very first parking lot
Timbering in Coopers Rock State Forest! Read More »
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(April 18th and 19th, 2009) was a major success! Thanks everyone for coming out and making it happen! The numbers: 100+ volunteers participated and removed 2,375 lbs of trash collected (estimated) from 38 overlooks along Skyline Drive 11 volunteers, who after cleaning up trash all morning, helped carry out an injured hiker from near the
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