- $20 4-week Course
- Each course is capped at 6 participants, 4 minimum required.
If minimum sign-up not met, registrations will automatically move to the next course. - Age limit: 18 years or older (17 if Active Duty)
- First week session – Gaining muscle Strength for rock climbing
- Bouldering under the Red line tape without ropes.
- Second week session – Top rope climbing using a rope and harness, and auto belay device.
- Third week session – Lead climbing using quickdraws clipping with auto belay device.
- Fourth week session - Lead climbing using a rope and harness without auto belay device.
Secure YOUR spot now!
SEPTEMBER
5pm-6pm EVERY WEDNESDAY
Course covers the basics of rock climbing, with a skill verification test at the end. The skill verification test, if passed, issues users a membership card to utilize the rock climbing wall and sign out gear during staffed hours. Those who fail the assessment are prohibited from using the rock wall and are encouraged to retake the course. (Passing the assessment is entirely the course participants' responsibility.)
Basic Rock Climbing Class:
At the end of a Basic Climbing class participants must be able to demonstrate the following in order to receive a membership card.
1. How to properly fit a harness and double back all buckles.
2. How to properly tie the bowline on a bite with a stopper back-up knot.
3. How to attach two locking carabiners to the harness, opposite and opposed.
4. How to properly load the ATC belay device.
5. How to properly connect the belay system to the belayer harness.
6. How and when to use proper climbing commands.
7. Proper belay technique without a climber tied in.
8. Ability to take the slack out of the belay system appropriately.
9. Proper belay technique while a climber ascends.
10. Ability to manage and provide safe & controlled descent.
11. The ability to properly catch a climber during multi-stage falls.
