Rock Climbing Immersion week
Description:
This week long program is designed to help someone quickly accelerate the learning curve of falling in love with rock climbing. Designed for those with limited to no rock climbing experience with a healthy does of motivation, the immersion week will pay dividends through a newly acquired life passion. The focus of the 5 days is time spent rock climbing and practicing to achieve mastery of basic necessary skills.
Learning outcomes include:
Developing understanding of basic rock climbing knots and gear
Mastery of lead and top rope belay techniques
Developing experience of rock climbing movement skills including slab, crack, and steep climbing technique
Developing experience and understanding of rappel techniques
Developing experience and understanding of following and cleaning mulitpitch routes
Mastery of fundamental rock climbing communication
*The goal of this program is for someone to be able to enter it with zero rock climbing experience, and by the end of it, be able to go confidently top rope climbing or multi pitch climbing with a seasoned climbing partner/experienced mentor
Price: $1875/person
Program Length: 5 days
Dates: Custom
Location: Boulder, Colorad; Squamish, BC; Smith Rock, OR; Seattle, WA
Max Ratio 6:1, Minimum Ratio 1:1
Prerequisites:
A moderate level of fitness
Eagerness and motivation to become a rock climber
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Whats included:
5 days of instruction from an IFMGA licensed mountain guide
Group Gear
Park Entrance fees if applicable
What to expect:
Day 1: Meet and greet. Discuss risk management, perform gear check and chat about basic gear choice. Travel to a nearby crag to spend the day top rope climbing.
Day 2: Morning instruction session on how to follow a multi pitch climb. Spend the afternoon climbing a 2-3 pitch route applying the techniques.
Day 3: A less physically demanding day. Session on advanced lead belay techniques and how to clean a two bolt anchor (essential skills to have for your friends to take you climbing!)
Day 4: Spend the morning focusing on more climbing at a single pitch crag. Practice rappel techniques in the afternoon.
Day 5: Capstone day. Climb to your hearts content applying all of the knowledge gained throughout the week.
*Boulder based programs are run through partnership with a local guide service: The Colorado Mountain School.