Mid Atlantic Climbers (MAC) is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote climbing and keep climbing areas open through education and outreach.
Washington, D.C.
Joined April 2009
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As of today, all Maryland Heights rock outcroppings and climbing routes are open. We appreciate everyone's support of the recent closure to protect nesting peregrine falcons, and thank you for celebrating another year of successful fledglings with us.
#RecreateResponsibly
ALT NPS photo/volunteer E. Doll. Cliffs of Maryland Heights. Rocky cliff faces emerge from vegetation and cut against a clear blue sky.
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MUST KNOWS: Old Rag is sold out for tomorrow. Tomorrow is a fee-free day and Junior Ranger Day. Special programs at both visitor centers: nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/s…
And the redbud is blooming!
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🚨BREAKING🚨 @BlackDiamond has come forward to match all donations—up to $80,000—to help Access Fund restore climbing areas, spread minimum impact education, and work with land managers to prevent closures and combat restrictions. #SaveClimbing
accessfund.org/join-or-give/…
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As of 7/31, Maryland Heights rock outcroppings & cliffs will reopen. There is a delay in completely removing closure fence. Follow signs to access through fence opening near The Overlook. Climbing info: nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/c….
#RecreateResponsibly
Photo: NPS/Volunteer B. Secor
ALT Maryland Heights overlook, a rock outcropping with a view of two rivers coming together around a section of wooded land. Two bridges span the rivers' confluence connecting to a town.
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What a success story!
For the first time in almost 70 years, a peregrine falcon chick has hatched and is learning to fly at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Many thanks to the dedicated volunteers and partners who are helping restore these birds. ow.ly/yjjJ50FnLVk
ALT A young raptor like bird lands on a wire
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Help shape the future of @HarpersFerryNPS climbing! The Park is seeking input to inform development of a climbing management plan. See midatlanticclimbers.org/clim… to take the survey today. #ClimbHarpersFerry
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👀 Have you registered yet? Join our Webinar: Climbing on Sacred Land, next Tuesday, April 27 at 5:00 p.m. MT. Tune in for a discussion on understanding and respecting Indigenous culture.👇 bit.ly/3xc9Kw5
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🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 We need your voice to advocate for the protection of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, a sacred landscape to many Native American communities & home to world-class climbing like Indian Creek.
✍️ Sign below to protect Bears Ears! bit.ly/39WIQhx
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The Red River Gorge and local communities have been hit hard by devastating rains and flooding in eastern KY. Check out the pages of our friends @rrgcc for updates and info on temporary closures. Keep the local community in mind and donate if you can! gofundme.com/f/help-red-rive…
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Our friends at @OutdoorAlliance have put together a great resource for tracking the ten big actions that will improve outdoor experiences, protect our climate, and invest in the future of public lands. outdooralliance.org/100-days…
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BREAKING: Biden has nominated Deb Haaland of New Mexico to serve as Secretary of the Interior. If confirmed, Haaland will oversee stewardship of a vast portion of American public lands and be the first Native American cabinet secretary. nyti.ms/38gJCEj
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Meagan Martin here 👋🏾, writing to you as a fellow climber to ask you to join me in solving one of the greatest threats to climbing of our generation.
bit.ly/3raiHmy
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💥GET STOKED 💥 @REELROCKTour is back with four new incredible climbing films!
Join us for the RR15 Global Online Premiere next Friday, Dec 11 at 9 pm EST. These films will only be available to watch for one weekend, so get your tickets now! youtube.com/watch?v=ICdrB6Yc…
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Check how @MAClimbers teamed up with @NatlParkService to clean up graffiti at Great Falls, one of America's most historic climbing areas. bit.ly/35QFew6
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Today, we pay respect by honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Remember, we all live and recreate on native lands every day. Learn more about the history of the land you live on and the climbing areas you recreate at 👉native-land.ca/
📍Ute Ancestral Land | 📸 by Roger Dean
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🇺🇸 It's #nationalvoterregistrationday! Find out if you're registered, where to vote, and more info on your ballot. bit.ly/2PFHX2O
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In climbing, we view walls not as obstacles, but as opportunities. We believe that equal access to those opportunities makes our communities and our world stronger.
Learn more and join our Global Climbing Day YouTube Live event: bit.ly/WAMFC20TW
#WallsAreMeantForClimbing
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Anti-Racism In Our National Parks ~ A Panel Discussion joytripproject.com/anti-raci…
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BREAKING: the Great American Outdoors Act, one of the most important conservation bills of our lifetime, just passed through Congress—and climbers helped make it happen! bit.ly/39kR6X6
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Over the last decade, Abby Dione and the Coral Cliffs community has produced some of the strongest climbers in Florida—but it's struggling in the pandemic. Help support the only climbing gym owned and operated by a Black woman in the U.S. by donating here. trib.al/vv5ITMT