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THREE-DAY ACCELERATED ROCK CLIMBING
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3 days instruction
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
Making sense of gear and techniques
Proper skills application for changing situations
Advice for improving climbing technique and efficiency
Our most popular program! This concentrated program takes beginning climbers through the comprehensive progression of our three main courses: Rock Climbing 101, Rock Climbing 201, and Rock Climbing 202. After these three days, you will have the knowledge, skills and variety of experience to think and respond to challenges on the cliff as a true climber. It’s a perfect way to cover a lot of vertical ground, and save some money at the same time!
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$420 per person on these dates (3 day course):
March 19-21
April 6-8, 16-18
May 7-9, 29-31
June 8-10, 18-20
July 2-4, 23-25
August 10-12, 20-22
September 3-5
October 9-11
November 12-14
Start/ End:
Each day 8:30am to approximately 4pm. Groups will meet at the Lake Placid EMS.
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Includes:
Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, all technical rock climbing gear, 3 days personalized professional instruction and climbing, 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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