What we’re about
Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, caving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, skydiving, whitewater rafting, just to name a few. We also do festivals and other fun events. and go on day and week long trips.
We plan most of our events for fun as well as adventure. We camp on many of our events and trust me you will make some cool friends.
We strive for adventure, fun & friendships. So come check us out you won't regret it!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing for NewbiesBilly Goat Trail C - North Parking Lot, Potomac, MD$25.00
Pay-to-Play event, use Venmo - @Darwin-Castillo-7
Event fee: $25 - 20 spots limit
You will be ADD to the GO list after payment is made.
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IMPORTANT: This event is weather relate, if rain is forecast for the event date, it will be automatically reschedule to the following available Saturday.
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If you have ever wondered what outdoor rock climbing is all about this is a great opportunity for you to give it a try...You will be hooked on a new activity and I will be your personal coach, we both will make this happen.
The DC Wild Outdoor Adventurers members will be there to help, we fit you in a harness, get you a pair of climbing shoes, and give you all the intel you need to know to get you started in this trilling sport.
The clinic itself will show novice climbers the basic skills necessary to safely rock climb and scale rock walls with confidence.
Specific items covered in the class: knot craft, harness wear and adjustment, belaying, climbing techniques, and climbing safety.
Participants will spend the remainder of the class practicing the skills and climbing.
Clinic hours: 9:00AM-2:00PM.
Meet at Carderock (MD-side).
Be on time, you may wont find us as soon we move from the parking lot.
The clinic will start promptly at 9:00am and last until about 2:00pm.
Important: If weather is adverse to our purposes (rain) event will be reschedule.
What to bring: We are climbing through lunch time, so make sure you bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch to keep you going, bug spray maybe necessary
What to wear: Look at the weather conditions the day prior to the event and wear accordingly.
Equipment:: All equipment (Helmets, harness, climbing shoes, ropes, etc.) will be provided.
Where to meet-up us: North Parking lot (Carderock Cliffs) last parking area on the right after entering the park.
GPS coordinates: 38.976105, -77.205503
Directions: Please note we will be meeting on the Maryland side of the park. From I-495, Take exit #41 to the Clara Barton Parkway, on the MD side of the Potomac River near Cabin John, follow the Parkway North to the first exit Carderock Recreation Area, at the top of the ramp turn left across the Parkway, right to go under the canal, stay right to the last parking lot.
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Event cancellation police: Full return if RSVP is cancel 4 days in advance of date event - 50% return if cancel 2 days ahead of event - 0% if cancel 24hr of event
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Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may and can happen
You are solely and completely responsible for choosing outings and activities that are within your physical and medical ability level, for taking proper clothing, provisions, and equipment along on outings to provide for your personal comfort and for making appropriate decisions to ensure your very own safety.By reserving and or participating in any of our activities you have agree to all the term stated on our Liability waiver:
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The Salkantay Trek EPIC MACHU PICCHU! Experience wild PeruDo you have questions on ANY of the above?
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