
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- Grand Canyon Cleanup Skills Review, Sat August 23, 2025, Christopher CreekChristopher Creek, Phoenix, AZ
Grand Canyon Cleanup Skills Review, Sat, August 23, 2025
##### Details
This event is for AMC members who have RSVP’d for the 2025 Grand Canyon Cleanup event on September 27. You must be current with your 2025 club dues and waiver on file.
Note
In order to accommodate all prospective participants, we are offering TWO Grand Canyon Cleanup Skills Review events:
Saturday, August 23 in Christopher Creek
OR
Saturday, September 13 in Papago Park.
It is mandatory that you attend ONE of these events prior to participating in the Cleanup. Please RSVP for only ONE of the Skills Review events.##### Event description
We will practice specific skills that are critical to conducting the Grand Canyon Cleanup safely and in accordance with our NPS permit agreement. The fundamental skills to be practiced are 1) Anchor Building, 2) Trash Rappel, 3) Ascending, and 4) Belaying. Demonstrated proficiency in these techniques is required for anyone who wishes to “go over the edge” or belay someone who does. Those who are not proficient may still have an opportunity to participate in a non-technical support role.
Techniques for anchor-building, rappelling, ascending, and belaying will be consistent with the skills taught in the current version of the AMC BORC and Anchors Schools with one notable exception: an Assisted Braking Device, specifically a Petzl Grigri or Trango Vergo will be required for belaying.##### Registration
When you RSVP, you'll be asked for your full name, email and phone number and then assigned to the waitlist. We are using the waitlist function to verify membership and confirm that participants meet the criteria for Grand Canyon Cleanup. Individuals who do not respond to the questions when joining the waitlist or do not have current AMC membership will be moved to "Not Going.” Participation in this event is at the discretion of the Event Organizer.
Additional information including required gear and logistics will be provided to registered participants in follow-up communications.
Location
From Payson, drive east on Highway 260 until milepost 270.8ish. Take the paved exit right and proceed through the open gate to the dirt parking area.
Questions?##### Contact the Event Organizer at the email address below. Please DO NOT USE MeetUp message service or comments to communicate with the Event Organizer.
Deborah Roether Fallon
deborahlroether@gmail.com - Grand Canyon Cleanup Skill Reviews, Sat, September 13, 2025Papago Park West Buttes Parking Lot, Phoenix, AZ
Grand Canyon Cleanup Skills Review, Sat, Sep 13, 2025, Papago Park
##### Details
This event is for AMC members who have RSVP’d for the 2025 Grand Canyon Cleanup event on September 27. You must be current with your 2025 club dues and waiver on file.
Note
In order to accommodate all prospective participants, we are offering TWO Grand Canyon Cleanup Skills Review events:
Saturday, August 23 in Christopher Creek
OR
Saturday, September 13 in Papago Park.
It is mandatory that you attend ONE of these events prior to participating in the Cleanup. Please RSVP for only ONE of the Skills Review events.##### Event description
We will practice specific skills that are critical to conducting the Grand Canyon Cleanup safely and in accordance with our NPS permit agreement. The fundamental skills to be practiced are 1) Anchor Building, 2) Trash Rappel, 3) Ascending, and 4) Belaying. Demonstrated proficiency in these techniques is required for anyone who wishes to “go over the edge” or belay someone who does. Those who are not proficient may still have an opportunity to participate in a non-technical support role.
Techniques for anchor-building, rappelling, ascending, and belaying will be consistent with the skills taught in the current version of the AMC BORC and Anchors Schools with one notable exception: an Assisted Braking Device, specifically a Petzl Grigri or Trango Vergo will be required for belaying.##### Registration
When you RSVP, you'll be asked for your full name, email and phone number and then assigned to the waitlist. We are using the waitlist function to verify membership and confirm that participants meet the criteria for Grand Canyon Cleanup. Individuals who do not respond to the questions when joining the waitlist or do not have current AMC membership will be moved to "Not Going.” Participation in this event is at the discretion of the Event Organizer.
Additional information including required gear and logistics will be provided to registered participants in follow-up communications.
Location:
The West Buttes parking lot in Phoenix is located at 626 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ across from the Phoenix Zoo.
Questions?##### Contact the Event Organizer at the email address below. Please DO NOT USE MeetUp message service or comments to communicate with the Event Organizer.
Deborah Roether Fallon
deborahlroether@gmail.com