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Bruce Monroe started climbing at Little Falls in the 1970's as a teenager. Like most kids who go to college and then on to careers he climbed on and off for the next 20 years depending on work and family responsibilities. He got more serious about climbing when he started to work for Eastern Mountain Sports in the early 1990's. Bruce took courses at the North Conway and Gunks schools for the next 10 years. "I think that the rock, ice and general mountaineering training that I received at the EMS climbing schools had a very positive influence on my life." Bruce is a Licensed New York State guide and an AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor. He's Trad/ sport/ ice climbed or bouldered all over the eastern USA including; Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Vermont. He's a member of the South Eastern Climbers Coalition, and has superior knowledge of Little Falls. "I love working with beginners and intermediate climbers. It's very satisfying to see people learn new skills, challenge themselves and overcome the obstacles they face in climbing."
BRUCE'S TESTIMONIALS
Share Your Experience!
July 11, 2010
Last weekend a couple friends and I went with Bruce to Little
Falls for our first rock climbing lesson. We had a bunch of fun and he
was an awesome teacher. We learned the basics and by the end of the day
we were all very comfortable practicing what we had learned. In the
future I plan on taking another course! I would definitely recommend
this type of lesson for anyone interested in starting rock climbing and
Bruce as an instructor
July 11, 2010
Bruce was a great instructor! I was unsure about rock climbing
going into the first ascent class, but he was so patient and helpful
that it turned into a really great experience! I had a great time with
my friends and I discovered a new activity that I would like to pursue
in the future. Bruce was so friendly and he explained things so well for
us beginners. Overall it was an awesome time and I would recommend Bruce
to anyone! Thanks a lot!
May 26, 2010
I am not sure this is the proper place to provide feedback, but I wanted to let you know how pleased I was with top roping lesson I had this past Tuesday (5/25) at Little Falls, with guide Bruce Monroe.
As I scheduled the lesson, I was still wondering if it was going to provide me with the foundation I needed in the anchor building (for top
roping) that I was looking for. Bruce not only covered the topics I was looking for, but we were able to use the type of gear I own currently, to build the anchors. In addition, Little Falls is a great place to do a class like this as it offers a good variety of anchor options in a confined environment.
In short, I got everything I expected and more from the class and would not hesitate to schedule another session once I have gotten out on my own for awhile, as I know I will have further questions and will like to get some professional feedback on what I am doing.
I would highly recommend this method of instruction for anyone who has some degree of climbing experience and is looking for some focus on a specific topic. If I can ever act as a reference for the private lesson option or the Little Falls area for climbing, please let me know as I would be happy to do it.
Thanks again for having this available.
-Tom Bebee, Syracuse, NY
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