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The Arizona Mountaineering Club is pleased to offer our Outdoor Rock Climbing School. Our goal is to create a safe, fun experience that introduces you to the exciting, and often challenging, world of outdoor climbing. Upon completion, you will be equipped with the basic skills necessary to join climbs led by qualified outing leaders (as appropriate to your skill level).
The course covers many topics including equipment selection (harness, shoes, etc.), rope coiling and throwing, common climbing knots and applicability, rope types and construction, carabiner types and proper usage, climbing calls, belaying with a tube type device and Munter hitch, rappelling, self rescue and prusiking, escaping a belay, climbing ethics, and basic climbing techniques.
Is the AMC Outdoor Climbing school for me? People from all walks of life and a wide variety of ages enjoy rock climbing. Many that take the AMC course are outdoor enthusiasts who are looking to expand their ways of enjoying the great outdoors; others have been climbing in a gym for a while and want to learn to be "real rock" climbers; and still others are just looking for a challenge or to overcome their fear of heights. No matter what your reason, we'll try to make it a fun and rewarding experience.
The AMC accepts anyone above the age of 14 (see details below) in reasonable physical condition (you don't have to be super athletic), with most being between the ages of 25-45, evenly divided across gender. A common misconception is that a high level of upper body strength is required putting women at a disadvantage. For most types of climbing however, women typically perform just as well and often better than men.
The AMC Outdoor Rock Climbing School is offered each March and October, and consists of 4 evenings of instruction, and 3 weekend days outside on real rock. Details for the next class are listed below. |
DATES, TIMES AND PLACES FOR THE SPRING 2010 CLASS:
Mar 9
Mar 11
Mar 13
Mar 14
Mar 16
Mar 18
Mar 20 |
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
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5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
All day
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*Yavapai Ramada, North Mountain Park
Havasupai Ramada, North Mountain Park
McDowell's (Sven Slab)
Queen Creek
Phoenix Rock Gym, Tempe
Phoenix Rock Gym, Tempe
Grad Climbs and Grad Party |
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*North Mountain Park is located at Peoria and 7th
St, 5 miles north of Camelback on 7th St. Turn west into the park
and look for the orange traffic cones imprinted "AMC" at Havasupai
Ramada.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING FOR THE FIRST CLASS:
Dress casually; the class will be held outside, so bring clothes appropriate to the weather.
WHAT IS PROVIDED BY THE AMC:
- Technical climbing gear that will be used for the school (yours to keep):
1 belay/rappel device, 2 non-locking carabiners, 3 locking carabiners, 4 prusiks, one 5' sling
(subject to change)
- Harness and helmet provided free by the AMC for the duration of the class
if needed
- Basic climbing textbook
- Instruction through all phases of the class
- Discounts from local retailers on climbing gear
CLIMBING SHOES: Climbing shoes are needed for the weekend sessions only. The AMC rents climbing shoes,
on a first-come, first-serve basis on the second night of the class for $10 for the class.
We will discuss what to look for in a shoe on the first night.
AGE LIMITS: Students must be at least 14.
(students 14-15 must be accompanied by an older adult).
CLASS FEE: $175
REGISTRATION INFO:
Follow the three steps below to register for the Outdoor Rock Climbing Class
(The class is limited to 42
students. Reservations are highly recommended.)
Step 1: To register for the class, fill out the online form here. You must be a member of the AMC to register for the AMC Outdoor Rock Climbing School. The annual prorated membership fee is $30 for an individual and $35 for a family. Even if you are already a member, you must still fill out the online form.
Step 2: Print a AMC Release of Liability form. Read the entire liability form, complete and sign the release. Students under 18 MUST have the release and disclaimer signed by a parent or guardian.
Step 3: Make payment by PayPal or check.
If paying by PayPal, select from the options below and bring your signed release form on the first night of class:
If paying by check, make it payable to 'AMC Outdoor Rock Climbing School' for one of the amount options listed below:
- New single AMC membership plus the class: $205.00
- New family AMC membership plus the class: $210.00
- Note - the class fee for the 'family' membership option covers 1 family member
- Class fee only: $175.00
- Mail the check and release form to:
AMC Outdoor Rock Climbing School
15508 W Bell Road, #101-150
Surprise, AZ 85374
- For more info, contact Eric Evans at email: amcbasicschool@gmail.com.
- Refund policy: $75 is a non-refundable deposit; the rest will be returned if you cancel.
If someone else can be found to take your place, the entire $175 will be refunded.
SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
Climbing is a personal choice and requires
personal responsibility. Climbing and associated activities are dangerous
and can result in injury and/or death. Climbing exposes you to
risks. Risks are not eliminated by training, or skill. By your
participation in any AMC activity or event, you accept and assume any and all
risks, including those created by negligence, connected to such activity or
event. |