Free Climbing Camp
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:35 pm
We are sorry, but the enrollment has been filled for this camp
Requests will be accepted for standby admission. Standbys will fill cancelled spots on a first come, first served basis. We are looking for, and if we find qualified instructors, we will try to expand the enrollment.
First Annual
Muir Valley Climbing Camp
Saturday, May 26, 2007 and Sunday May 27
Free Admission – Enrollment is limited to 24 persons, so reservations are required. First come, first served. As there is no camping or lodging in Muir Valley, you must make your own arrangements for meals and lodging near by. Several places are listed at this link: http://www.muirvalley.com/places.php
This two-day camp is designed for climbers who are relatively new to outdoor climbing. If you wish to expand your climbing horizon while lowering the inherent risk in rock climbing, this camp is for you. AMGA guides and experienced expert-level climbers will give hands-on instruction at rock walls in Muir Valley.
The camp is not designed for persons who are totally new to the sport and have never climbed. Nor is it for advanced-level climbers. It is appropriate for climbers with solid gym experience, wanting to extend their climbing to real rock, and to those with limited outdoor climbing experience. Minimum age is 10. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an adult appointed by a parent or guardian.
Participants must bring these items with them: rock climbing shoes, harness, helmet, belay device, three pear or HMS-type locking carabiners. Bring a dynamic rope, quickdraws, and a chalk bag, if you have them. There will be a limited number of helmets available on loan to those who don’t yet have one.
Provided to all participants at no charge: Bottled water, energy bars, Perlon cord, a Trango Superfly screwlock carabiner, and a notebook with the material covered in the camp.
Curriculum includes:
*Descriptions and examples of types of climbs available the Red River Gorge. Trad, sport, and bouldering. Slabs, overhangs, arêtes, dihedrals, chimneys, cracks, off-widths, etc.
*Climber’s ethics including Leave No Trace practices, courtesy to fellow climbers, respect for landowners’ rules and guidelines, and dog owner ethics.
*Equipment and other necessities required for climbing in the Red River Gorge region. Harnesses, ropes, belay/rappel devices, helmets, shoes, quickdraws, trad pro, and LNT items.
*Ropecraft instruction. Basic knots and hitches.
*Descriptions and examples of different types of natural and artificial protection (gear, top anchors, bolted hanger brackets, glue-in bolts, etc.)
*How to identify and avoid dangerous situations involving loose or unstable rock or questionable hardware.
*How to set up and manage a slingshot toprope system from the bottom of a climb.
*How to belay a top-roped climber on various types of walls – slab, vertical, overhanging.
*How to belay a leader on various types of walls.
*How to “cleanâ€
Requests will be accepted for standby admission. Standbys will fill cancelled spots on a first come, first served basis. We are looking for, and if we find qualified instructors, we will try to expand the enrollment.
First Annual
Muir Valley Climbing Camp
Saturday, May 26, 2007 and Sunday May 27
Free Admission – Enrollment is limited to 24 persons, so reservations are required. First come, first served. As there is no camping or lodging in Muir Valley, you must make your own arrangements for meals and lodging near by. Several places are listed at this link: http://www.muirvalley.com/places.php
This two-day camp is designed for climbers who are relatively new to outdoor climbing. If you wish to expand your climbing horizon while lowering the inherent risk in rock climbing, this camp is for you. AMGA guides and experienced expert-level climbers will give hands-on instruction at rock walls in Muir Valley.
The camp is not designed for persons who are totally new to the sport and have never climbed. Nor is it for advanced-level climbers. It is appropriate for climbers with solid gym experience, wanting to extend their climbing to real rock, and to those with limited outdoor climbing experience. Minimum age is 10. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an adult appointed by a parent or guardian.
Participants must bring these items with them: rock climbing shoes, harness, helmet, belay device, three pear or HMS-type locking carabiners. Bring a dynamic rope, quickdraws, and a chalk bag, if you have them. There will be a limited number of helmets available on loan to those who don’t yet have one.
Provided to all participants at no charge: Bottled water, energy bars, Perlon cord, a Trango Superfly screwlock carabiner, and a notebook with the material covered in the camp.
Curriculum includes:
*Descriptions and examples of types of climbs available the Red River Gorge. Trad, sport, and bouldering. Slabs, overhangs, arêtes, dihedrals, chimneys, cracks, off-widths, etc.
*Climber’s ethics including Leave No Trace practices, courtesy to fellow climbers, respect for landowners’ rules and guidelines, and dog owner ethics.
*Equipment and other necessities required for climbing in the Red River Gorge region. Harnesses, ropes, belay/rappel devices, helmets, shoes, quickdraws, trad pro, and LNT items.
*Ropecraft instruction. Basic knots and hitches.
*Descriptions and examples of different types of natural and artificial protection (gear, top anchors, bolted hanger brackets, glue-in bolts, etc.)
*How to identify and avoid dangerous situations involving loose or unstable rock or questionable hardware.
*How to set up and manage a slingshot toprope system from the bottom of a climb.
*How to belay a top-roped climber on various types of walls – slab, vertical, overhanging.
*How to belay a leader on various types of walls.
*How to “cleanâ€
