Potomac Mountain Club

06/07/2026

05/14/2026

PMC Trip Report,Thurmont Watershed (5/10/25) - as we started our approach up to Ed Rocks crag, our eager troupe included PMC members Rebecca, Marc, Max, Frank, Kinsey, and Bethany. The approach was a bit steep, but fairly short, and we forged ahead!

Over the river and
through the woods
Towards Ed Rocks crag
we go
The cairn marks the way
towards exhilarating
days
Amidst the woodlands
and river that flows

Clear but bustling, this climbing sanctuary was receptive to our raucous passion and adventure. There were six of us on the trip with a montage of experience among the tribe. Those more skillful purposely set up the top ropes while those with less exposure to anchor systems watched, asked questions, and learned.

Here's where we set up camp: Thurmont Watershed Area - TWS Rocks - Ed Rocks. All but one climb from today are in Ed Rocks:
Tombstone 5.9
Green Eggs 5.6
Green Streak 5.8+
Divya's Green
Catastrophe 5.7

The second round of three ropes also covered four climbs:
Autumn Splendor 5.8
So Much Fun 5.6
Quarantine Crack 5.7
Captive Corner 5.9*

We can't say who climbed/finished what routes. We can say that we all engaged in a number of routes of varying difficulties, including intentional and intentional variations of the routes. And we believe we can say we all had a great time and look forward to doing it again!

The passion, determination, and thrill was brought out in all of us on the wall. The people in this group barely knew each other, if at all, prior to this trip. But it is a testament to the climbing community and each one in this group how efficient, balanced, and gracefully the trip evolved.

It also seems like a well maintained climbing area and surroundings, which is always refreshing. Let's always practice Good Climber Ed-iquitte and go out of our way to leave the crags better than we found them.

05/09/2026

PMC attended its first climbing advocacy conference last weekend at the New. Our team made solid connections with our old and new regional friends at .official , , …and the fantastic people from and who set trad leads and climbed hard and happy! Shout outs also go to the host location for beautiful space and delicious food. The campground and its staff were phenomenal and provided a beautiful stay. We're energized and looking forward to a new year of climbing, connection, and advocacy 🧗‍♀️

05/04/2026

Spring is in the air, and club members are crushing climbs in Birdsboro and Old Rag.

04/24/2026

Carderock Wednesdays are back! Club members can climb EVERY Wednesday, weather permitting, beginning around 3:30 or 4:30 until dark. Check the WhatsApp group for updates, carpools, and other details.

Carderock Wednesdays go until the time change. Bring a TR setup if you have one, and we'll see you there!

04/06/2026

Upcoming PMC member events - the weather is getting warmer and the weekends are filling up! Stay tuned as more events are added on potomacmountainclub.org 🏔️

03/08/2026

Don't miss out on the fun and community!
Last weekend to buy tickets to the film event of the season! has won a number of awards: Sheffield Adventure film fest in the UK awarded it a 1st in climbing films, and a 1st in soundtrack due to Jan Conn's amazing music. Film festival audiences LOVE this film. And NOTHING beats seeing it on a big screen at .

Buy tickets now before we're sold out! And even if your friends aren't climbers, Catching Pinecones and Wall of Walls are great films in their own right. Bring them along!
Also, you can win fabulous prizes - PMC donated the rope, and the new Cotapaxi backpack.
Use the QR code on the poster for tickets!

02/27/2026

Join the PMC Women & Gender Expansive affinity group for a summer ascent of Mt. Adams! 🏔️✨
We’re bringing together femme and genderqueer members for a supportive, independent climb via the South Spur route. Whether you’re aiming for a classic foot ascent or hoping for a ski descent option, this trip is all about community, challenge, and representation in the mountains.

📍 Location: Mt. Adams, WA
📅 Dates: July 9–12, 2026
👥 Who: Femme & genderqueer PMC members (application required)

Gear list + full details at Potomacmountainclub.org. Applications open now! Info session coming soon. Join us for an unforgettable climb! 🧡⛰️

02/25/2026

Join PMC for the 2026 Spring Speaker Series!

Thursday March 12 7:00-8:00pm EST
Anthony Lorubbio, Recal Training
Breathwork: The Missing Piece in High Altitude Training

Wednesday March 18 7:00-8:00pm EST
Lyra Pierotti, IFMGA Guide, MOVEmentum Training
Mountain Performance for Female Bodies: Notes for Training Through Life

Thursday March 26 7:00-8:00pm EST
Dr. Laura Foulger, DPT, Inspire Physical Therapy
Mountaineering Foundations: Posture and Mastering the Exercise Basics

Thursday April 23 7:00-8:00pm EST
Silas Rossi, IFMGA Guide, Alpine Logic
Talk TBD (but he’s one of the top guides in the world so it will be incredible!)

Thursday May 21 7:00-8:00pm
Kevin Bialy, PMC 2025 Expedition Grant Awardee
Lessons From Planning a First Ascent in the Ancient Nepalese Kingdom of Lo