Hi! I was wondering if there were any hiking, outdoors, and or climbing groups (either school clubs, gyms, non-profit organizations), or otherwise focused on helping people build skills to become better hikers, climbers, or general outdoorsmen (kayaking, backpacking, camping, etc.) that were open to the general DC populace. For example, are there any schools whose outdoors clubs are open to having non-students join? I am coming from the Greater Boston area, and I know MIT had an outdoors club that also served the Greater Boston community, so I am just wondering.

Any input regarding this would be much appreciated! Thanks so much!

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No_Lie_6073 t1_jcxpz6k wrote on March 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM

Unfortunately, I cannot speak to joining clubs at schools; however, there are a few notable climbing gyms here who offer plenty of resources to the outdoors. I would suggest giving either Movement, Bouldering Project or Sportrock a call.

DarkCaprious OP t1_jd646vt wrote on March 22, 2023 at 2:27 AM

Thanks so much!

dalek-predator t1_jcy7p7d wrote on March 20, 2023 at 1:56 PM

Probably check out the REI Classes List and also the Bouldering Project in Eckington

DarkCaprious OP t1_jd648cx wrote on March 22, 2023 at 2:28 AM

Thanks so much!

blackknight1 t1_jcxubx7 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM

There is a climbing gym in Crystal City which is VA but on the metro https://movementgyms.com/crystal-city/

DarkCaprious OP t1_jd647m8 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 2:27 AM

Thanks so much!