Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing

Group Size

6 people per guide

Duration

8 hours

Intro to Outdoor Climbing - $115
May 10th

Join fellow beginner climbers and learn some of the first steps going from gym climbing to outdoors. Also appropriate for anyone new to climbing in general! This class focused on creating a solid foundation in autonomy and agency for your future climbing endeavors. This class does not cover lead climbing or anchor building.

Course includes all climbing gear (helmet, harness, climbing shoes), and please bring your own food, water, closed toed shoes, and a pack to carry all your stuff!

Topics include, but not limited to: belaying with various belay devices (manual braking and assisted braking), proper PPE use, partner checks and commands, route finding and guidebook use, etiquette, and climbing movement.

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The Guides

Trevor Curran

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The details

What to bring

Food

Appropriate calories for the time spent outside, plus a little more.
Consider how you will deal with the trash at the cliff (I often have a ziplock dedicated to wrappers)

Water

1 liter per 4 hours per person minimum, consider double in the summer

Clothing

Closed toed hiking shoes *REQUIRED*
Season and weather appropriate layers of clothing
Highly recommend a rain jacket always
Consider hoods/hats that can fit under/over a helmet
Cotton base layer can be ok in warm temps, but avoid cotton for all other layers and all other temps

Climbing

I encourage you to bring your own helmet, harness, shoes, and belay device of choice
I recommend your looser fitting shoes since we could be in them for up to 4 hours at a time
Anything you need to borrow, we will provide

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy Cancellations made more than 7 days before the trip will receive a full refund minus 6% (to cover booking fees). Cancellations made between 7 and 2 days before the trip will receive a full refund minus a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations within 2 days of the trip or no-shows will not receive a refund. Rescheduling Policy Reschedule requests made more than 7 days before the trip will be accommodated at no charge. Reschedule requests made between 7 and 2 days before the trip will incur a $50 rescheduling fee. Reschedule requests within 2 days of the trip will incur a $100 rescheduling fee, subject to availability. Weather Policy We often proceed with trips even in light rain; however, if conditions are such that the guide cancels before the trip begins, clients will receive a full refund. Weather in the mountains can change quickly—if conditions become unsafe after a trip has already begun, no refund will be issued. A future discounted trip may be offered on a case-by-case basis.