What we’re about
The Arizona Mountaineering Club was founded in 1964 for the purpose of promoting and teaching safe rock climbing.
Our Mission is to provide educational opportunities, climbing experiences, advocacy to protect our climbing resources, and stewardship of the Arizona Outdoors by promoting volunteerism and community engagement.
Today the AMC has over 300 members who are involved in all aspects of rock climbing, mountaineering and various other outdoor sports. AMC members range from the occasional weekend climber to those who attempt the highest mountains around the world.
If you already have climbing skills and experience, join other members on some of our regular outings – a great way to meet new friends and discover new climbing areas.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Virtual Outing – Tahquitz Rock Climbing OverviewNeeds location
Virtual Outing – Tahquitz Rock Climbing Overview
Tuesday, July 8 at 06:00 – 7:00 PM Arizona
Want to catch some ideas for your summer adventures? Tahquitz is a great choice.
During this event Erik Filsinger will be giving an overview of the climbing opportunities Tahquitz Rock, near Idyllwild, CA
Note: Meetup is only being used to announce this event. Be sure to follow the instructions below if you wish to participate in this virtual outing (read till the end to make sure you understand). There will NO other options for signing up or participating. Only direct email invitations from the presenter to the email address you give Erik will be used. The outing will be set to “waiting list” only. These procedures may be unique to this specific event and do not necessarily coincide with other AMC virtual event procedures.
Erik Filsinger will host a virtual outing via Zoom for this presentation. You will need to have or sign-up ahead of time for a free Zoom account of your own to participate. https://www.zoom.us/ . Erik will send you a link via your email address to the Zoom meeting as described below.
Tahquitz Rock was one of the original CA destinations for rock climbing. Many of the historical great rock climbers learned their trade there. Of special note are the long, many, many pitch trad climbs that attract rock climbers from all around the world.
The purpose of the virtual outing will be to give an overview of the nature of the climbing areas, their location, and their general approaches. While this information can be garnered from books or from friends, it is hard for a first-timer to gain that sense of where things are and what to look for. Hopefully this virtual outing will provide that preview so that you can maximize your climbing opportunities when you do visit.
The Meeting will be held Time: Tuesday, July 8 at 06:00 – 7:00 PM Arizona
If you want to “attend” this virtual outing, you MUST use the MeetUp messaging (PM) system to send the outing organizer (Erik Filsinger) your full name and email address. Do so again even if you have participated with him in the past. Erik won’t be looking anywhere else except at your responses to this outing when he compiles the invitation list. Erik will confirm receiving your information. If you do not hear back within a day or two please send your PM again. By 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, Erik will send the list of participants a direct email to the address provided with the link to the Zoom meeting. At or shortly before 6:00 p.m. sign-in via the link that he sends and you will enter a waiting room from which you will be admitted if you are on Erik’s list. - AMC Payson Campout: Top-Rope Climbing at Christopher Creek GorgePayson, Payson, AZ
This is an outing exclusively for participants the AMC Payson Campout. No RSVPs for this one. See AMC Campout in Payson!
Saturday we will be climbing in the Christopher Creek Gorge. We will spend the morning at Spring Creek (upper). As the sun begins to encroach upon us after noon, we will move over to Confluence Wall for the rest of the day. Both areas offer a good range of moderate to hard climbing.
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/124332931/upper-wall
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/111024985/confluence-wall
Outing leaders will provide ropes and anchor material and will setup all climbs. We will keep an eye on the weather and cancel only for heavy rain/lighting or excessive heat.
Skills Required
BORC or equivalent training/experience. Proper belay technique using PBUS, climbing calls, basic climbing knots.Getting There
We will meet at the Christopher Creek Gorge parking area at 7:00am. The parking area is off of highway 260 ~5 miles East of the campground. See meetup location for details.The Approach
Spring Creek is a short distance from the parking area. Confluence Wall is farther from the parking area, roughly 15 minutes of hiking. The trail has some steep sections with loose footing. Plan to maneuver around/over boulders and pools. The trail offers little to no shade and it can get hot hiking in, out, and between climbing areas.What to Bring
Bring AT LEAST 3L of WATER, ELECTROLYTES, FOOD for the day, UV protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hoody etc) and any other personal items you need for a full day outside. Check weather beforehand and layer accordingly. Bring shoes suitable for hiking and a pack to accommodate all of your stuff plus club gear and rope(s) to keep your hands free on the approach/return.Bring your personal climbing gear including: helmet, harness, personal anchor, climbing shoes, rappel/belay device(s), 48’ sewn runner/sling, auto block, prusiks, and at least 3 locking carabiners.
Participants
This outing is limited to participants of the AMC Payson Campout. All participants must be current AMC members and must have a waiver on file.DISCLAIMER As per your signed Waiver, Climbing is a personal choice and requires personal responsibility. Climbing and associate activities are inherently dangerous and can result in injury and/or death. Climbing exposes you to risks. Risks are not eliminated by training or skill. By your participation in any AMC activity or event, you accept and assume any and all risks, including those created by negligence connected to such activity or event.
- AMC Payson Campout: Multi-Pitch 5.8 Climbing at Christopher Creek GorgePayson, Payson, AZ
This is an outing exclusively for participants the AMC Payson Campout. No RSVPs for this one. See AMC Campout in Payson!
I can take a maximum of 4 people.
Saturday we will be climbing in the Christopher Creek Gorge. We will climb a 3 pitch 5.8 known as Nathan's Nutcracker.
I suggest you be proficient in top roping up to 5.9.Outing leaders will provide ropes and anchor material and will setup all climbs. We will keep an eye on the weather and cancel only for heavy rain/lighting or excessive heat.
Skills Required
BORC or equivalent training/experience. Proper belay technique using PBUS, climbing calls, basic climbing knots.Getting There
We will meet at the Christopher Creek Gorge parking area at 7:00am. The parking area is off of highway 260 ~5 miles East of the campground. See meetup location for details.The Approach
The New World is roughly 25 minutes of hiking. The trail has some steep sections with loose footing. Plan to maneuver around/over boulders and pools. The trail offers little to no shade and it can get hot hiking in, out, and between climbing areas.What to Bring
Bring AT LEAST 3L of WATER, ELECTROLYTES, FOOD for the day, UV protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hoody etc) and any other personal items you need for a full day outside. Check weather beforehand and layer accordingly. Bring shoes suitable for hiking and a pack to accommodate all of your stuff plus club gear and rope(s) to keep your hands free on the approach/return. Either bring an additional small pack to climb with or expect to use the pack you hike in with.Bring your personal climbing gear including: helmet, harness, personal anchor, climbing shoes, rappel/belay device(s), 48’ sewn runner/sling, auto block, prusiks, and at least 3 locking carabiners.
Participants
This outing is limited to participants of the AMC Payson Campout. All participants must be current AMC members and must have a waiver on file.DISCLAIMER As per your signed Waiver, Climbing is a personal choice and requires personal responsibility. Climbing and associate activities are inherently dangerous and can result in injury and/or death. Climbing exposes you to risks. Risks are not eliminated by training or skill. By your participation in any AMC activity or event, you accept and assume any and all risks, including those created by negligence connected to such activity or event.
