ROCK CLIMBING
Groups / Families / Individuals

For beginners and intermediates, a challenge which brings a sense of achievement. You'll experience the strength within to realize what you're really capable of doing.

A day together, of team or family building, a day about building trust and developing ties, and adventurous rock climbing, with experienced facilitators and highly qualified instructors.

Instructors/Facilitators:

R. Richards has been an Alpine Skills Course staff trainer, an Incoming New Staff Trainer, and Senior Instructor for Pacific Crest Outward Bound, and has been a rock camp instructor for Outward Bound's Semester program in Joshua Tree, CA, and senior guide for Alpine Ascents International where he was an instructor for their North Cascades Alpine School, and co-expedition leader on Mt. Huascaran, Peru's highest peak, as well as a guide on Argentina's Mt. Aconcagua, as well as the volcanoes of Ecuador and treks in Torres Del Paine National Park. Randy lived and worked in the Alps where he climbed and started to guide friends in the early eighties. He has been an individual member of the American Mountain Guides Association since 1984.

Bob Stremba is the Director of the Fort Lewis College Adventure Pursuits program. He is a board member, and Vice President of Mountain Spirit Institute.
Craig Cimmons former director of Green Mountain College Outdoor Program and has taught rock and ice climbing for years in Northern New England. He is a board member of Mountain Spirit Institute and comes with a wealth of knowledge on teaching and climbing skills.

Details

Basic Rock Day Features

  • A fun filled and challenging day
  • A great way to build teamwork and trust
  • Test your limits, and see how you problem solve using the rock as a metaphor

Basic Rock Elements

  • Movement on rock and climbing technique
  • Basic Equipment and gear
  • Climbing commands
  • Basic safety and tie-in procedures
  • Belaying, holding a fall
  • Lowering off

Introduction to Tope Roping and Site Management

  • Site selection and safety
  • Route evaluation
  • Basics of Top-rope anchoring systems
  • Bolts and natural protection
  • Basics of passive and active traditional protection


What to Expect:

Participants will meet up at a designated spot , then a short drive to the rock site. You'll learn in a non-threatening safe and fun environment. Randy's style of instruction is all-inclusive and accepting. Scaredy-cats welcome, as are those willing to step outside their comfort zone.

Register

Fall 2010 climbing dates are available. Individuals and groups are invited to contact R. Richards to arrange a climbing day or weekend although mid-week is preferred. Enrollment cost per person: $145.00 (includes lunch & all gear)), group discounts available.

ENROLLMENT FORMS:
Please contact us for instructions on how to download and print your forms!

All MSI Programs are fully insured.

Images Credit: Background image and 3 center images: ©2010 Brooks Canaday.
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