Monday, February 15, 2010

Mid Atlantic Climbers is participating in the 5th Annual HERA - Climb4Life Event and you should too!


Last year, the Greater Washington DC community brought together over 450 climbers who helped raise over $60,000 to support Ovarian Cancer Research.


This year HERA Women's Cancer Foundation is bringing the Climb4Life Event to DC - March 13th -19th. With a goal to promote awareness and raise money.


How can I get involved?
Join our team Eyes In The Sky and come out to the HERA events .



From the HERA website:



"Registration Fees:
Your $30 registration fee is a donation to HERA and includes:



    • Admission to Kick-Off and Climbers' Festival

    • A goodie bag filled with coupons and gifts

    • Four days of free climbing at Sportrock: 2 at Sterling, 2
      at Alexandria (valid 3/14 - 3/21)

    • Discounts on classes and memberships at Sportrock

    • Expert unlimited Power Yoga at Dancing Mind Yoga, (valid 3/13 – 3/21)

    • Clinics with pro-climbers,

    • Discounts with REI Outdoor School

    • A special slideshow presentation by a guest pro-climber

    • Global Mala Event – 108 Sun Salutations - celebrate life!"


Challenge yourself and help the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation fight ovarian cancer!


By participating in HERA Climb4Life, you can help save lives.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Who Wants a Free Bouldering Pad?


Mid-Atlantic Climbers (MAC) is looking to you for our next great
T-shirt.

Do you have computer/art skills? Do you have a clever pun, or an idea for a hip design? Imagine seeing folks at the crag wearing your design!


What should the design be about?
Thats entirely up to you, all we ask is that our name and logo are featured.

Why should I enter?
We're giving away a Metoliuos Bouldering pad to the winning design! We will be unvailing the amazing shirt and awarding the winner at our Happy-Hour Fundraiser in Adams Morgan, DC -- more news to come on this event soon!

So how do I get started?
In 3 easy steps:
  1. Download our Contest Zip File (which contains our logo & a handy t-shirt templates)
  2. Create your design(s)
  3. Send in your entry(s) at contest@midatlanticclimbers.org before Midnight on March 25th 2010
We have provided documents for you to work with and guidelines for your entry so please check out the FULL CONTEST RULES on our webpage.

DEADLINE: Complete submissions must be received by Midnight March 25th 2010