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.
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See all- AMC Top-Rope Outing at 13-Mile RockNeeds location
Come enjoy a top-rope adventure in the Arizona high country!
13 Mile Rock is a fun crag located near Camp Verde, about 1 1/2 hours north of Phoenix. It features fun moderate climbing on great basalt rock with a variety of routes between 30 and 90 feet in length. This is an all-day event. We’ll meet up early and carpool to the crag.
Attendees: Maximum 12, including event leaders. You must be a current AMC member with a waiver on file. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are not a member, you can join or renew on our website: http://arizonamountaineeringclub.net/membership/
Registration details: Registration will open at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 14. You will not be able to sign up before that time.
When you sign up, you will be placed on a waitlist and asked for your name and contact information so that we can verify AMC membership and send you event information. This information will be visible only to you and the event leaders.
If you do not include this information, we will skip you and move to the next climber on the list. Attendee list is at the sole discretion of event leaders.Location: The climbing area is east of Camp Verde, approximately 1 1/2 hours from central Phoenix.
Agenda: Meet at 6:30 a.m. in the Phoenix area and carpool to the climbing area. Carry in ropes and gear; assist in setting up climbs; and climb until mid-afternoon. Everyone will help break down climbs and carry out ropes and gear, then carpool back to meeting location.
Bring: Personal climbing gear to include harness, helmet, personal anchor, belay/rappel device, several carabiners, climbing shoes. Plenty of water, lunch, personal first aid kit, sun protection, and layered clothing to keep you comfortable in a variety of weather conditions including sun and wind.
NOTE: This is a backcountry setting, so there are no water or restroom facilities available. Plan to pack in and pack out everything you need for the day according to Leave No Trace principles.DISCLAIMER: This is a group outing, not a guided tour. Climbing and associated activities are personal choices and require personal responsibility. These activities expose you to risks and can result in injury and/or death. 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 Top-Rope Outing at Time Zone WallWatson Lake, Prescott, AZ
Top-rope climbs in beautiful Prescott.
Time Zone Wall is fun, moderate single pitch climbs on great rock, 45 to 60 feet high, with views of Watson Lake. South facing wall, climbs will be in the sun, shade available at the base. Approach is a 15-minute hike with some scrambling over boulders and brush.
Preference given to recent graduates of the Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School – come climb! Preference also given to recent graduates of the Anchors School – come help set up the anchors!
Attendees: A maximum of 10 including event leaders. You must be a current AMC member with a waiver on file. Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are not a member, you can join or renew on our website: http://arizonamountaineeringclub.net/membership/
Registration: When you sign up, you will be placed on a waitlist and asked for your name and contact information so that we can verify AMC membership and send you event information. This information will be visible only to you and the event leaders.
If you do not include this information, we will skip you and move to the next climber on the list. Attendee list is at the sole discretion of event leaders.Location: Just north of Prescott, about a 90-minute drive from Phoenix. Carpooling preferred – Leader can take three. There is a $3.00 entry fee, per vehicle, to Watson Lake Park. Paved roads all the way, 4WD not necessary.
Itinerary: Meet in north Phoenix at 6:15am, be on the road by 6:30am. Carpooling preferred, leader can take three. Carry in ropes and gear, set-up climbs, have fun until mid-afternoon. Break down, carry out ropes and gear, carpool back to Phoenix. Meetup location will be sent to approved attendees.
Bring: Personal climbing gear to include harness, helmet, personal anchor, belay/rappel device, auto-block, several carabiners, prusiks, climbing shoes. Plenty of water, lunch, personal first aid kit, sun protection, and layered clothing to keep you comfortable in a variety of weather conditions including sun and wind. There are no water or restroom facilities available at the climbing site. Plan to pack in and pack out everything you need for the day according to Leave No Trace principles.
Disclaimer: This is a group outing, not a guided tour. Climbing and associated activities are personal choices and require personal responsibility. These activities expose you to risks and can result in injury and/or death. 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.
