Tag: nps

  • Shenandoah National Park ROMP

  • Fall 2012 Adopt-a-Crag Recap

    For ten years, Mid Atlantic Climbers and the Access Fund have been hosting Adopt-a-Crag events in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.  This year, the climbing community showed once again that they are seriously committed to stewardship. At four events this Fall, taking place in Maryland and Virginia, more than 160 volunteers came and gave back…

  • MULCH-fest 2012 aka the Carderock Adopt-a-Crag

    National Public Lands Day / Adopt-a-Crag at Carderock, MD  Saturday, September 29th, 2012. 8am – noonRSVP HERE This year’s Adopt-a-Crag coincides with National Public Lands Day. Our efforts to preserve our local climbing resource will be mirrored by hundreds of projects and thousands of volunteers all across the country.  Carderock is one of the most used climbing…

  • Fall 2010 Wrap-up

    Fall 2010 has been busy! Here is some info on what the climbers of the Mid Atlantic region were doing! Great Falls, VA Adopt-a-Crag 9/25/10Thanks to everyone who came out! We had over 100 volunteers work to complete many different projects throughout the park. Including: Building an historic fence Invasive species removal Trimming of trails…

  • Great Falls Adopt-a-Crag 2010

    Welcome to the Fall! Fall brings crisp temperatures and good friction, the Triple Crown, and of course… The 8th Annual Mid Atlantic Climbers Great Falls Adop-a-Crag! This year, the Adopt-a-Crag coincides with National Public Lands day. Our efforts to preserve our local climbing resource will be mirrored by thousand of projects and volunteers all across…

  • Fall Adopt-a-Crags – Another Huge Success For MAC!

    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…

  • Shenandoah ROCKFEST

    (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…