Quick Details
Participant
10yrs +
$ 175
Are you ready to transition your indoor knowledge to the outdoors? Our gym to crag course will teach you the necessary skills to do this in a safe and effective manner.
You will learn about risk management and how to safely and responsibly transition from indoor to outdoor climbing on your own.
Prerequisites:
Students are expected to come into the course with a basic knowledge of roped climbing systems, including how to tie a figure 8, belaying for a top rope climber, and an understanding of the basic gear used in rock climbing.
Topics:
- Planning and preparation
- How to use a guidebook
- Gear selection, usage and care
- Rope management
- Belaying a leader (soft catches)
- Anchor building for top roping and lead climbing.
- Anchor cleaning
- Falling (for intermediate climbers who already lead up to 5.8)
- Outdoor climbing ethics
MORE INFO
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- Gear: Harness, helmet and shoes
- AMGA Certified Instructor
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- Transportation
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
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- Food and beverages
- Your own personal gear (optional and subject to inspection)
- Small towel (optional)
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- Quick dry clothes recommended (expect high humidity)
- Closed toed shoes with heel support (hiking sandals are great too as long as they are closed toed)
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We highly recommend that all participants be in good health and physical condition. Our minimum age is 10.