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Mountaineering Committee

Our Mountaineering Committee organizes rock climbing (sport, traditional, and multi-pitch), plus the occasional ice climbing, indoor wall climbing, or backcountry skiing trip. Our volunteers run trips all year. Some are day trips or after-work evening trips to local climbs, others are multi-day trips to more distant venues.

The best climber is the one who is having the most fun. - Alex Lowe

The best climber is the one who is having the most fun. - Alex Lowe

We are committed to increasing the accessibility of the climbing world. If you're in doubt about your qualifications for a particular trip or what equipment you might need, ask the listed trip leader. Our committee is able to provide much of the equipment necessary.
We look forward to climbing with you!

Climbing at AMC

Chris Neil, Committee Chair
Rock and ice climbing are exhilarating activities that push individuals to their physical and mental limits. AMC has been a pioneer in teaching people the skills necessary to safely enjoy these challenging pursuits. Through a combination of expert guidance, experiential learning, and a deep respect for nature, AMC has cultivated a community of climbers who not only conquer mountains but also develop a profound connection to the natural world.

Upcoming Activities

Click or tap on the Register links to learn more and/or register for activities.

[Women's+] Climbing Day

Location: Erving, MA
Date: 27‑Sep‑2025
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Join us for a day of Woman's top-rope rock climbing. Pack your climbing gear and lunch! Equipment required: harness, helmet, belay device (loaner equipment is available). Technical skills: familiarity with tying into a rope and belaying.
Affinity activities are designed for a specific audience, but everyone is welcome. If you do not identify with the specified group, we trust that you have reviewed our allyship criteria, have done your due diligence to educate yourself, and have committed to abide by our Code of Conduct. If you have questions, please contact the trip leader(s) by emailing them for more information.

Climbing Anchors Course

Location: Erving, MA
Date: 11‑Oct‑2025
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Join us for a day of introductory instruction on climbing anchors. Learn the skills necessary to build anchors safely for top rope climbing outside. We will be covering the following: outdoor etiquette & ethics; keeping your gear together and intact; equipment and techniques; reviewing equipment (dynamic ropes, static ropes, 2-inch webbing, sewn slings, locking carabiners); knots (bowline, BHK, figure eight on a bight, double fisherman [grapevine], flat overhand); water knot hitches (munter, clove pre-equalized anchors versus self equalizing anchors, closing the system); techniques (using a tag-line, master point, sliding x, anchoring into the system top and bottom).

Activity Schedule

All activities are subject to cancellation due to poor weather conditions. Check activities on outdoors.org for up-to-the-minute additions not yet shown here. Not all activities may be posted yet.
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