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2023 Peregrine Falcon Closures at Harpers Ferry NPS and The Narrows
15 Feb 2023

2023 Peregrine Falcon Closures at Harpers Ferry NPS and The Narrows

by Edwin Bachetti | posted in: Harpers Ferry, raptors | 0

Significant portions of the climbing areas at both Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and The Narrows (aka Lover’s Leap) in Cumberland, MD are closed to visitors effective February 15-July 31, 2023. These closures occur seasonally to protect Peregrine Falcons during … Continued

MAC and Partners Continue to Advocate for Access at Harpers Ferry
11 Jul 2022

MAC and Partners Continue to Advocate for Access at Harpers Ferry

by admin | posted in: Access, Harpers Ferry | 0

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 involvement of the public and representative organizations, … Continued

Get Involved: MAC is looking for new leaders like you!
7 Jul 2022

Get Involved: MAC is looking for new leaders like you!

by admin | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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 resume our activities to pre-COVID levels. And … Continued

Speak Up: Harpers Ferry Proposes Permanent Parking Closure at Maryland Heights
17 Feb 2022

Speak Up: Harpers Ferry Proposes Permanent Parking Closure at Maryland Heights

by Mid Atlantic Climbers | posted in: Access, Harpers Ferry | 2

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 was full. These parking areas have been … Continued

Shenandoah Park Implements Old Rag Ticketing Pilot Program
12 Feb 2022

Shenandoah Park Implements Old Rag Ticketing Pilot Program

by Edwin Bachetti | posted in: Access, Old-Rag-Ticket Program | 0

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 camping, and 3) Establish a pilot program … Continued

Catoctin Trail Plan is an Opportunity to Improve Access to Popular Boulders
26 Jan 2022

Catoctin Trail Plan is an Opportunity to Improve Access to Popular Boulders

by Mid Atlantic Climbers | posted in: Access, Catoctin Mountain Park | 2

Last year, Catoctin Mountain Park began developing a plan to enhance the Park’s trail system and visitor experiences, while balancing recreation with natural and cultural resource protection. Since 2016, when Catoctin Mountain Park restored bouldering access, Mid Atlantic Climbers has … Continued

Access Update: Catoctin Mountain Park Bouldering
30 Dec 2021

Access Update: Catoctin Mountain Park Bouldering

by Mid Atlantic Climbers | posted in: Access, Catoctin Mountain Park, climbing | 3

Since 2016 when Catoctin Mountain Park restored bouldering access, Mid Atlantic Climbers has been working with National Park Service staff to steward climbing areas and develop educational materials for the climbing community. In recent years, Park resource experts have expressed … Continued

Help shape the future of Harpers Ferry climbing
22 Jun 2021

Help shape the future of Harpers Ferry climbing

by Mid Atlantic Climbers | posted in: Access, Harpers Ferry, raptors | 0

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 resource in the mid-Atlantic, providing unique opportunities … Continued

Bolts at Alberton Rock Raise Safety Concerns
4 Jun 2021

Bolts at Alberton Rock Raise Safety Concerns

by Edwin Bachetti | posted in: Access, climbing | 0

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 to be at significant risk of failure. … Continued

We want to hear from you: Incorporating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
27 Jan 2021

We want to hear from you: Incorporating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

by Mid Atlantic Climbers | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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 current leadership team would be better equipped … Continued

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  • Speak Up: Harpers Ferry Proposes Permanent Parking Closure at Maryland Heights February 17, 2022
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