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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

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

Challenging Racism in the Outdoor Industry and the Light at the End of the Tunnel
11 Aug 2020

Challenging Racism in the Outdoor Industry and the Light at the End of the Tunnel

by Edith Han | posted in: Access, climbing | 0

Hello fellow Mid-Atlantic climbers! We hope that you have been able to stay safe and healthy this sweltering summer so far. The past few months has been an emotionally intense time for the climbing community as a whole, as voices … Continued

Chopped Bolts At Friction Wall Replaced
25 Jun 2020

Chopped Bolts At Friction Wall Replaced

by Edwin Bachetti | posted in: Access, climbing | 1

At Patapsco Valley State Park, new anchor bolts have been added to Friction Wall’s main attraction, “The Truth” aka “40 Weight”. A typical vertical anchor setup using 2 bolts and chain fit well into the limited space. Normal practice is … Continued

COVID-19 Guidelines for Mid-Atlantic Region Climbers
12 Jun 2020

COVID-19 Guidelines for Mid-Atlantic Region Climbers

by Jackie Feinberg | posted in: Access, climbing | 0

To the climbing community: Our organizations had originally planned to distribute the following COVID-19 climbing guidelines at an earlier date. When George Floyd’s murder and the collective response to police brutality gripped the nation, we decided to delay publishing in … Continued

Chopped Bolts at Friction Wall Raise Concerns
26 Apr 2020

Chopped Bolts at Friction Wall Raise Concerns

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

Recently, a MAC crag steward discovered that the anchor bolts atop The Truth, a popular route at Friction Wall in Patapsco Valley State Park, had been chopped. We don’t know who did this or why, but a pair of holes … Continued

Get Involved: Volunteer with Mid Atlantic Climbers!
26 Jun 2018

Get Involved: Volunteer with Mid Atlantic Climbers!

by Jackie Feinberg | posted in: Access, climbing | 0

  Did you know Mid Atlantic Climbers is an all volunteer organization? As our membership continues to grow, we’re looking for new volunteers to help fulfill our mission of preserving access to climbing areas in the Mid-Atlantic region, while promoting … Continued

MAC Open Meeting – The Future of Climbing Needs Your Voice!
24 Feb 2017

MAC Open Meeting – The Future of Climbing Needs Your Voice!

by Chris Irwin | posted in: Access, Adopt-a-Crag, climbing, open meeting | 0

Mid Atlantic Climbers is excited to host a public meeting at the new REI Flagship store in Washington, DC. This meeting is open to everyone regardless of membership status. It will be a great opportunity to find out what Mid Atlantic … Continued

The Sykesville Secret is Out!
18 Nov 2016

The Sykesville Secret is Out!

by Chris Irwin | posted in: climbing, Guest blog posts | 0

Mid Atlantic Climbers is excited to feature this guest blog post by local climber John Brunson. This post is the third in a series focusing on some of the great climbing in and around the Mid Atlantic region. The two … Continued

Climbing’s Past and Future in Patapsco State Park part 2
10 Jun 2016

Climbing’s Past and Future in Patapsco State Park part 2

by Chris Irwin | posted in: climbing, Guest blog posts | 0

Mid Atlantic Climbers is excited to feature this guest blog post by local climber John Kelbel. This post is the second in a series focusing on some of the great climbing in and around the Mid Atlantic region, you can … Continued

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