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ROCK CLIMBING 201 : Applying Your Skills
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Full day course
Some rock climbing experience necessary
Review of climbing and belaying basics
Making sense of gear and techniques
Proper skills application for changing situations
Advice for improving climbing technique and efficiency
Now that you’ve completed Rock Climbing 101, you’re ready to really put those skills to use on the cliff. We’ll build off your basic climbing knowledge and focus on application: when is it best to use one technique rather than another? Which gear is most appropriate for which situation? Is it best to steer toward the cracks, or stick with the footholds on the face? All these issues can be addressed while getting in some great climbing, and we can add pitches of different character or difficulty as we go, depending upon your needs.
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Course offered 7 days a week:
$275 + $100 each additional person
(Price per person: 1 person= $275, 2= $187.50, 3= $158, 4= $143.75)
Discounted Group Dates:
$150 per person on these dates
March 17, 20, 28, 31
April 4, 7, 17, 21, 25, 28
May 8, 12, 16, 26, 30
June 6, 9, 19, 23, 27
July 3, 7, 11, 18, 21, 24
August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 21, 22, 29
September 1, 4, 6, 12, 15, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 30
November 7, 13, 21, 28
December 5, 11
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Start/ End:
9am to approximately 4pm. Groups will meet at the West Hartford EMS.
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:
Rock Climbing 101 or similar experience.
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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