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
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South Mountain Park and Preserve, Buena Vista Lookout Cleanup!
South Mountain Park and Preserve, 10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, USPhoenix’s South Mountain Park & Preserve is not only one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S., but a space beloved by many of us for outdoor explorations. So let’s help clean it up!
In partnership with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, we will be removing trash and litter from around the Buena Vista Lookout area. Some of the terrain involved is quite steep and will involve safety ropes and climbing gear, while other sections will be low angle.
This is a great opportunity to help preserve and protect our local environment while practicing some technical skills.
Requirements: All participants must be current AMC members with a current liability waiver on file, and must have completed AMC’s Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School or have equivalent climbing experience. If you need to join or renew prior to the event, you may do that on our website: https://www.arizonamountaineeringclub.org/membership
Each participant should bring: climbing helmet, harness, belay/rappel device, autoblock, 48” sewn runner, personal anchor, minimum 3 locking carabiners, heavy duty full-fingered work gloves, sturdy closed-toe shoes (high-top recommended), long pants, long-sleeved shirt.
Participants should also bring sun protection, water, food for several hours, and any other gear that you might need to stay safe and comfortable for a day outside.
Optional gear: FRS radio; tongs or grabbers.
Safety vests, bags, buckets, and other trash collection materials will be provided.
Additional details: Participants must sign a Phoenix Parks and Recreation waiver on the day of the event and must comply with any additional requirements necessary to ensure the safety of South Mountain Park visitors, City of Phoenix Park and Recreation personnel, and other AMC participants.
To register: Sign up for the waitlist and provide your full name and contact information so Event Organizers can verify membership status. Confirmed participants will be moved to “Going” until event is full. Selection for participation and event assignments are at the discretion of Event Organizers. Maximum 12 participants.
Agenda:
We will meet at 8 a.m. near the Central Avenue entrance of South Mountain Park & Preserve and carpool from there to the Buena Vista Lookout. We will assign areas to clean and work in pairs or small groups to clean for a few hours, then will carpool back to the meeting location. Exact details will be sent to confirmed participants.
DISCLAIMER: Climbing is a personal choice and requires personal responsibility. Climbing and associate activities are 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.
Questions? Contact Lisa Gerdl, Event Organizer: canyonsprite@gmail.com7 attendees
AMC Lead Climbing School - Day 1
Chateau de Vie Clubhouse, 8227 E Orange Blossom Ln, Scottsdale, AZ, USThis is DAY 1 of a 4 session AMC advanced climbing school.
If you are enrolling as a student, DO NOT RSVP to this Meetup Event! Register at https://www.arizonamountaineeringclub.org/lead-school. You must visit the AMC website to register and pay for the class.
Experience required:
AMC Outdoor Rock Climbing School and AMC Anchors School or equivalent experience. This includes solid basic rock climbing, belaying, and rappelling skills, all basic climbing knots and the ability to build solid trad anchors. Please see additional details regarding prerequisite rock climbing and anchor skills in course details available at https://www.arizonamountaineeringclub.org/lead-school
All aspects of lead climbing will be addressed with a strong emphasis on multi-pitch trad climbing. Topics include gear (ropes and pro), the dynamics of lead falls, solid gear placement, rope management, anchors, and the mental as well as physical aspects of sport and trad leading. This class is for every competent climber. Even if you do not plan on leading, you will learn and understand the dynamics of lead climbing, and it will make you a more knowledgeable and capable climber and second. There will be no “true” lead climbs during the class – all lead climbing experiences in this class will be protected with a top-rope (mock leads).
Class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all day Saturday & Sunday.
For additional class details and payment registration, please visit https://www.arizonamountaineeringclub.org/lead-school2 attendees
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