Gym to Crag: Introduction to Outdoor Climbing - 131106
Gym to Crag: Introduction to Outdoor Climbing
Gym to Crag: Introduction to Outdoor Climbing
Please note the dates and time of this course. This course will be a total of 3 sessions on Fridays and will leave campus for the day. The first class date will be 2 hours consisting of a skills check and program run through. The last class date listed is a rain date, if needed.
Ready to transition from the climbing gym to real rock? This comprehensive Gym to Crag introduction course teaches you the essential safety, anchor construction and cleaning, and outdoor movement skills required to climb outdoors with confidence. Course topics include outdoor climbing safety and etiquette, anchor systems and cleaning, and basic movement techniques to adapt your gym climbing skills to natural rock features, including crack climbing basics and footwork.
Transportation will be provided as you travel from FitRec to a different local crag each class. Locations will be TBD based on weather and other factors.
Minimum qualifications: Ability to climb 5.9 comfortably and top rope belay certified prior to first class meeting.
There is an equipment rental fee of $40 to borrow shoes, harness, belay device, chalk bag, and helmet. Any student who pays the rental fee will receive a “semester pass” for climbing gear to use throughout the semester, including at open rec. You can purchase your semester gear pass here.
Ready to transition from the climbing gym to real rock? This comprehensive Gym to Crag introduction course teaches you the essential safety, anchor construction and cleaning, and outdoor movement skills required to climb outdoors with confidence. Course topics include outdoor climbing safety and etiquette, anchor systems and cleaning, and basic movement techniques to adapt your gym climbing skills to natural rock features, including crack climbing basics and footwork.
Transportation will be provided as you travel from FitRec to a different local crag each class. Locations will be TBD based on weather and other factors.
Minimum qualifications: Ability to climb 5.9 comfortably and top rope belay certified prior to first class meeting.
There is an equipment rental fee of $40 to borrow shoes, harness, belay device, chalk bag, and helmet. Any student who pays the rental fee will receive a “semester pass” for climbing gear to use throughout the semester, including at open rec. You can purchase your semester gear pass here.