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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.

Anchor Building Class

Location: Erving, MA
Date: 21‑Jun‑2025
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Join us for a day of instruction for an introduction to climbing anchors. Learn the skills necessary to build anchors safely for top rope climbing outside! The weather is here and it is time to be outdoors enjoying the incredible world of technical rock climbing.
During this course we will be covering the following: (1) outdoor etiquette & ethics, (2) equipment (dynamic ropes, static ropes, 2-inch webbing, sewn slings, locking carabiners), (3) technical review (knots, bowline, BHK, figure eight on a bight, double fisherman (grapevine), flat overhand, water knot, hitches munter, clove), and (4) techniques (master point, sliding X, anchoring into the system, pre-equalized anchors versus self equalizing anchor, using a tag-line, top and bottom systems).
Equipment required: harness and helmet (loaner available). Bring your own anchoring equipment.
Cost: $60 (AMC members), $40 (AMC Young Members), $75 (non-AMC members). A 50% deposit is required 1 week in advance.

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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