You're invited to join the AMC’s Western Massachusetts Chapter for the first of its Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s speaker series. Date: February 25, 2021 Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Location: Outdoors.org Please register for the JDEI Speaker Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link for the session. Our first […]
Formerly known as Listening Sessions, the WMCC Justice Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee is hosting the next Community Conversation on March 9th at 7:00PM. The goal of the Community Conversation is to provide a safe place for marginalized members of the climbing community to share their stories. This conversation will be facilitated by committee member, […]
This virtual Gym 2 Crag event will be hosted by board members Sara McFadden and Michelle Lloyd-Dedischew. If you have mostly only climbed in the gym and want to know the basics of climbing outside, this is a great starting point! Michelle and Sara have loads of experience climbing in Western Massachusetts and are excited […]
Please join the AMC’s Western Massachusetts Chapter and the WMCC in an online Speaker Series. Co-sponsored by the Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees and Western MA Mountaineering. Please register to receive the zoom link. Our Speaker is Melissa Utomo is a “web developer powered by JavaScript & rock climbs.” Along with others, Melissa is […]
Hanging Mountain is open! Come celebrate with us: October 16th, 5:00PM-10:00PM American Legion in Sandisfield, MA. Suggested donation to attend: $25. Food and beer provided by the WMCC. Games, raffles, and socializing by the fire. Free camping available on site. Please RSVP using this short google form. More details will be emailed to those who […]
The Community Ascension Project was a series of workshops on collaborative climbing route development and crag stewardship practices held over 6 weekends in southern New Hampshire. You are invited to join a presentation by the organizers of the event: Kumi Wauthier, Dolci Mascolo and Bill Fogel. Learn about the successes and challenges of the project […]
The Community Ascension Project conducted a series of workshops on collaborative climbing route development and crag stewardship practices held over 6 weekends in southern New Hampshire. You are invited to join a presentation by the organizers of the event: Kumi Wauthier, Dolci Mascolo and Bill Fogel. Learn about the program and engage in discussions on […]
Join your cold-weather climbing friends in the AMC Boston Chapter Mountaineering Community and beyond for tall tales of thin ice and thriving futures with Majka Burhardt. Majka will share stories of shoring up the world's water towers in the face of climate change, leveraging a team of world-class rock climbers for cliff-side access scientific research, […]
If you have mostly climbed in the gym and want to know the basics of climbing outside, the Gym to Crag workshop is for you! This fun presentation will cover the basics of equipment, safety and crag etiquette, but will not teach participants how to trad climb, build anchors, etc. Sara McFadden, Rob Sullivan, […]
Now's your chance to make a lasting impact. Join the WMCC and the Access Fund Conservation team to create sustainable trails and belay platforms on the left side of Hanging Mountain. No prior experience necessary. Please sign up in advance if you are interested in attending one or both of the days: http://bit.ly/trail-days-June22 More details […]
April 26th 7-8pm Boston Bouldering Project in Somerville Interested in learning more about climbing outside? If you have mostly only climbed in the gym and want to know what to expect when climbing outside, consider joining Jordan at a Gym to Crag workshop at Boston Bouldering Project. This workshop will cover the basics of […]