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1 day course
Fixed and natural anchor selection
Equipment and material required for anchors
Criteria used in determining anchor security
Top-of-cliff safety and etiquette
Can be taken more than once
Once you feel confident with your climbing skills on rock and have experience belaying and descending, you might want to venture out on your own in a toprope setting. This clinic is meant to give you a basic introduction to the systems used for setting up topropes yourself, using fixed and natural anchors.
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$150 per person on these dates:
April 18
May 30
July 11
August 22
October 3
November 14
Start/ End:
9am to approximately 4pm. Groups will meet at Allamuchy State Park.
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Includes:
Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, all technical rock climbing gear, personalized professional instruction.
Does Not Include:
Lodging, transportation, meals, backpack, personal gear and clothing.
Prerequisite:
Second Ascent Clinic, Rock Climbing 201 or similar experience.
Click for directions, area lodging and local information
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WHAT TO BRING?
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Clothing- wear clothes appropriate for the day’s weather!
Fleece jacket (optional based on day’s weather)
Rain jacket w/hood
Loose fitting, quick dry pants or shorts (shorts should be mid thigh, pants stretchy fabric)
T-shirt or long sleeved shirt
Footwear
Close toed shoes. Light hiking shoes or sneakers, no need for full-on boots. No sandals.
Daypack
One that you could climb with, comfortably and carry your harness, helmet, shoes and other personal items.
Food and Water
Water- at least one quart
Lunch and snacks- PB&J, bagel, trail mix, granola bars. Avoid soft fruits, as they don’t pack well.
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Additional Items
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Camera
EMS Climbing School will provide
Harness
Helmet
Climbing Shoes
Ropes and all technical climbing gear
If you’d like to use your own gear, your guide will look it over to approve it’s safety.
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Missing anything on this list?
Don't forget your 20% discount EMS coupon that comes with your Climbing School confirmation letter!
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