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build a solid foundation for vertical freedom We designed Red Rock Climbing Camp to help novice and intermediate climbers gain the skills and knowledge to perform in any climbing environment. Covering a focused breadth of fundamental curricula, we build the foundation of knowledge, ability, confidence, and vision needed for self-guided rock climbing. After five days on the rock, students see body movement in a very different way; concepts of balance, center of gravity, and friction take on higher meanings. Students graduate from this course with a solid understanding of climbing essentials; afterward, most feel comfortable climbing with experienced friends, climbing on their own at a gym, or even leading their own rock climbing outings .
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| » | • No prior experience required • Excitement and intrigue about rock climbing |
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| » | Following is a sample curriculum. The composition of the camp participants will ultimately define each day. As a participant in this event, you have significant influence over the technical skills sets we learn and the locations we practice and climb in. This process is well-facilitated and guides are highly skilled and able to manage large variations in participant experience. Day 1: Fundamentals of Rock Climbing - On our first day together, we introduce or review skills and concepts central to climbing rock. Once established, we will carry these ideas throughout the course, expanding on them as you gain confidence and competence. • Orientation to harnesses, rope, carabiners, and other basic equipment • Essential knots and hitches • Building safety systems and back-ups • Belaying top-rope and lead climbers • Terminology and communication for climbers and belayers • Tying into a rope system • Rappelling • Climbing single-pitch, top-rope routes • Basic body movement and mechanics • Competency Theory Day 2: Establishing Anchors and Managing Risk - During our second day, we focus on technical aspects of the climbing system and do a lot more climbing. We learn how to inspect various types of anchors for safety and practice building our own bolted and natural anchor systems. Between climbing routes, we introduce common problems climbers encounter and the basic self-rescue solutions used to solve them. • Building and inspecting top-rope anchor systems - Natural anchors - Fixed anchors - Traditional placements - Equalization theory • Introduction to self-rescue techniques - Top-anchor belays - Ascending ropes - Single rope rappel - Lowering another climber • Variable difficulty single-pitch climbing Day 3: Body Mechanics, Climbing Techniques, and Multi-Pitch Climbing - After climbing shorter routes on the first two days, we set our sights on longer, taller routes. As the climbing becomes more involved and committing, you take on more responsibility for moving your body with care and seeing more possibilities in each moment on the rock. Competent learners are often amazed at what they understand by Day Three. • Advancing body movement • Managing energy while climbing • "Reading" routes • Effective footwork techniques • Introduction to multi-pitch climbing and rappelling • Rope organization and management • Problem-solving workshop Days 4 & 5: Climbing, Climbing, and More Climbing - With a wealth of theory and practice under our harness belts, we spend two less-structured days climbing routes of various difficulties and styles, according to group interest. We focus on application and practice with techniques and concepts from Days 1-3, with in-situ workshops taking place, as needed. Days 4 and 5 will give opportunity to break into small groups and achieve some longer classic routes in the Red Rock side canyons climbing multi-pitch routes of varying difficulty ratings |
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| » | Climbing 3-6 routes each day, you have ample opportunity to learn new skills and apply them immediately, quickly empowering you to achieve higher levels of understanding and ability. We mix technical theory in equally with application to provide an engaging, balanced experience. • Full-spectrum introduction to top-rope, sport, and traditional climbing • 90\\\% hands-on learning environment • Identifying and solving technique problems • Fun and challenging climbs for your level • Professional and constructive "classroom" |
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| » | Campers will receive a comprehensive what to bring list after registration. For daily, non-camper, and camper participants we recommend the following items: • Personal climbing equipment (if you have any) • 2 quarts water/person/day • Lunch and snacks every day • Sunscreen • Warm layer and wind jacket appropriate for temperatures ranging from 45 to 75 degrees F • Pants or long shorts to protect your knees • Light hiking shoes or sneakers • Any type of camera • 25+L day pack |
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| » | We offer two Climbing Camps for Autumn 2006: • November 5 - 9 • December 16 - 20 Campers and hotel-dwellers meet at camp each morning and depart for the cliffs at 8:30 a.m., PCT. We spend 7 - 8 hours learning, climbing, and rigging each day, driving out of Red Rocks near dusk. Some find dinner amongst the bright lights of Las Vegas; others concoct gourmet meals in our full camp kitchen. Camper supplement includes breakfast foods, camper facilities such as tents, sleeping bags/pads, iced coolers and kitchen equipment, and transportation throughout your stay, round-trip from McCarran International Airport. Lunch and Dinner options are plentiful, but self-funded. We provide plenty of access to local food establishments to purchase food for meals. |
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| » | Red Rock Climber's Camp takes place in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 20 minutes away from Las Vegas, Nevada. Our camp is located a few miles from the Visitor's Center, at 13-Mile Campground. |
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| » | 18 yrs. and under must have paper work signed by their legal guardian prior to departing. Early reservations advised. Youngest participant attending without a guardian is 14 years of age. Non-coed facilities are provided for unaccompanied youth. No sales tax is charged on these trips per Nevada and Utah tax laws. A Private Trip Supplement guarantees no one else will be joining your group ($50/person/day), waived for groups of 6 or more.Early reservations advised. 7.5\\\% sales tax charged on all trips. Prices grouping is flexible to accommodate the varied needs of Red Rock Climber's Camp participants. As seen below, 5 Day Trip participation is largely discounted from the daily rate. Daily rates are available for those who may not have the time off to attend the consecutive days, and thus can choose any mix of days which work for them. Camping supplement accommodates daily transportation to all trip locations, pick-up and drop-off at the airport, and camping facilities, as noted above. Our campground is rustic, with non-flushing toilets and defined camping plats where we post out tents. Those preferring hotel accomodations may consider the new Red Rock or Suncoast Hotels and Casinos 10 minutes from the campground. Check your favorite on-line travel agent for best hotel rates and deals. |
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