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ROCK CLIMBING 101 : Discover Rock Climbing
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Full day course
No experience necessary
Great for beginners or indoor climbers
Proper gear selection
Common climbing knots
Belay technique
Climbing technique
Body position and footwork
Communication and terminology
Gaining trust in safety of climbing system
Route selection
Decision-making on the cliff
If you’ve never rock climbed, or have been climbing indoors at a rock gym, this program is for you. We’ll go over the fundamentals of climbing and focus on giving you the knowledge to become a skilled and confident rock climber. You’ll learn about the relevant equipment, knots and terminology, and then we’ll move right into belaying, body position, footwork and safety around the climbing site.
The bulk of the day is spent putting these new skills to use on the cliff, with each climber able to get in a few climbs and descents. You will come away knowing what it is like to be a fully engaged and responsible member of a climbing party, and with a good measure of actual climbing time on the rock.
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Cost:
$150 per person
Dates:
March 16, 19, 20, 27, 30
April: 6, 11, 16, 24, 27
May: 1, 7, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25, 29
June: 5, 8, 12, 18, 19, 22, 26
July: 2, 3, 6, 10, 17, 20, 24, 31
August: 3, 7, 10, 14, 20, 21, 28, 31
September: 3, 4, 11, 14, 18, 25
October: 1, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11
Private Courses:
Don't see a date that fits your schedule? Take this course privately either on your own with an instructor or bring your own group. Private courses can be booked any day of the week and can be customized to feet your needs. Pricing starts at $275 for the first person and $100 each additional person. Please call 800-310-4504 to se-up your own course today!
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Start/ End:
9am to approximately 4pm. Groups will meet at Eastern Mountain Sports in West Hartford.
Includes:
Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, all technical rock climbing gear, personalized professional instruction, parking passes, park fees.
Does Not Include:
Lodging, transportation, meals, backpack, personal gear and clothing.
Prerequisite:
None, this is an entry level rock climbing course.
Click for directions, area lodging and local information
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WHAT TO BRING?
Shop for Gear!
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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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