*North Mountain Park is located at Peoria and 7^th St, 5 miles north of Camelback on 7^th 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:

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: $160

REGISTRATION INFO:   (The class is limited to 42 students. Reservations are highly recommended.)

• You must be a member of the AMC to register for the AMC Basic School. The annual membership fee is $15 for an individual and $18 for a family. To join the AMC, print out a Membership Application Form, complete the form, and submit to the address below along with a check payable to AMC.
• Print out a AMC Release of Liability form. Read the entire liability form, fill out and sign the release. Students under 18 MUST have the release and disclaimer signed by a parent or guardian.
• Make a check payable to AMC Basic School for $160. If you are submitting a new AMC membership form at the same time, you may combine the fees with a single check in the amount of $175 or $178 as appropriate.
• Mail the check and the release form to: AMC Basic School, 4325 E. Desert Trumpet Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85044. No credit cards accepted.
• Contact Eric Evans at 623-237-3165 or email: amcbasicschool@gmail.com for more info.
• 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 $160 will be refunded.