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  • Access Update: Dead Tree Wall and Summit Crag Rock Climbing Closures Lifted

    The temporary rock climbing closure of the Dead Tree Wall and Summit Crag climbing areas on Old Rag Mountain has been lifted. The Peregrine Falcons are no longer nesting in this area. Thanks to everyone’s cooperation. Climb hard!

  • Facebook Contest! Win free stuff!

    We had a crazy idea. We hope you like it! Post a picture of yourself or a friend wearing an Adopt-a-Crag, Rockfest or Mid Atlantic Climbers T-Shirt on the wall of our event page on Facebook. Everyone who posts a photo will automatically get a free raffle ticket and whoever posts a photo with the…

  • Rockfest 2 Is Almost Here!

    We’re getting really excited about our upcoming event. Check out The Rockfest Page for all the details!

  • The SCC’s $250k Grant proposal on Pepsi Refresh Project

    Do you ever wish you had more money to donate to a good cause? Of course we do! Now you can help the Southeastern Climbers Coalition win $250,000 to open up two climbing areas in the Southeast! As many of you know, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition has been doing some amazing things to preserve climbing…

  • Free Film screening at PATAGONIA store in Georgetown Sun 9/12

    Mid Atlantic Climbers would like to invite you to a free screening Magnolia Pictures’s “180 South” at PATAGONIA store in Georgetown. The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Mid Atlantic Climbers will be hosting an Information Table to provide…

  • Conrad Anker: The Wildest Dream: The Conquest of Everest

    Date: 8/7/2010 Event Location: Bailey’s Crossroads REI Event Fee: Free Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join American mountaineer Conrad Anker for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the story behind The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest, the new National Geographic film in which he stars. Conrad will share his experiences on Everest, ranging from his…

  • Roc Comp Pancake Breakfast!

    Thanks for coming out to our Climbers Happy Hour! We raised money that will go right back to your local climbing areas. If you’re headed out to Earth Treks Roc Comp this weekend, look for us. Friday 4/23 we’ll be in the Vendors Village at Earth Treks Columbia. Come visit us and and all of…

  • CLIMBERS HAPPY HOUR Fundraiser

    Happy Hour Fundraiser and ROC COMP Kick-off! How do you kick-off the biggest climbing comp of the year? With a big party! Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 5pm – 9pm At the Madam’s Organ Bar in the Adam’s Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC Get Directions. Spend some quality time with your fellow climbers and raise…

  • Action Alert – NY State Parks

    Access Alert – NY State Budget Shortfall puts Peter’s Kill on the chopping block! Due to an historic $8 billion budget gap, NY State Governor Paterson recently proposed closing 55 parks and historic sites (Full List), including the Peter’s Kill climbing area in Minnewaska State Park.Take Actions!We’re asking climbers to speak up and let the…

  • HERA/MAC Chili Cook-off

    Howdy Ya’ll ! The HERA Climb4Life event is starting this weekend and we’re proud to be hosting the first-ever Climb4Life climber picnic and chili cook-off! Where: Carderock Recreation Area, MDWhen: Sunday, March 14, 201012 p.m. – 4 p.m. This informal gathering at Carderock Recreation Area , MD is a great opportunity to swap stories and…