AMGA Rock Instructor
New York State Licensed Guide
Wilderness First Responder
AIARE Level I
Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor for Climbing
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Eric started climbing indoors and became immediately hooked and bought all his own gear on his first day. After college, he moved to Vermont with the intention of being a ski bum but ended up working at a climbing gym and soon became an assistant guide. Eric fell in love with the Shawangunks after climbing his first multi pitch on High Exposure. Eric moved to the area in 2002 to work for the EMS Climbing School.
Eric has climbed extensively across the US, and traveled around the world climbing in Mexico, Europe and Asia. Some of Eric’s notable ascents include the Lost Arrow Spire, Royal Arches, and the Nose in Yosemite, and Levitation 29 and Epinephrine in Red Rocks.
ERIC'S TESTIMONIALS
Share Your Experience!
February 15, 2010
New Paltz- Winter Climbing 101
"Dear People,
Yesterday, I was introduced to ice climbing by a superb teacher- Eric, at the EMS Climbing School, New Paltz. His explanations were toned to allow us to self learn in safety. I was continually impressed with his ability to match his teaching support to our needs. I appreciated his instruction in "self arresting" including my "head first" practice.
My classmates( the three public servants from Wyckoff, NJ: Dan, Jack and Ryan) could not have been more accommodating to their fellow student. I hope the following photos will find their way to them.
I have a new appreciation for climbing gloves. I found a dialog that helped me remember Eric's belaying ritual instructions.
I was slow to progress on the ice because I did not trust my placement of the ice tools. I had a hard time being accurate/secure with the ice tools. Finally, I managed to use as many previous placements as I could find. That helped me pay attention to my feet, which made my second climb much more successful. Unfortunately, even belaying was hard on my hands. I have some ongoing RSI's that did not respond well to the day. But, I found another site- www.climbinginjuries.com that made me feel like there is some hope I can improve.
Thank you for the experience,
Lorette Cheswick"
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