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This is an advanced climbing class. Even if you do not plan on leading, you will learn much about the dynamics of climbing, and it will make you a more knowledgeable climber. Please read our disclaimer. There will be no "true" lead climbs during the class. Protecting a climb is a different skill from climbing itself. We will talk about the dynamics of lead falls, how to prepare for a climb, the differences between single-pitch and multi-pitch, the differences between bolted routes and natural pro, and we will provide actual leading exercises.

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THE SPRING CLASS 2010:

Feb 16 Tuesday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm *N. Mountain Park (Phoenix), Yavapai Ramada
Feb 17 Wednesday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm N. Mountain Park, Yavapai Ramada
Feb 18 Thursday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm N. Mountain Park, Yavapai Ramada
Feb 20 Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Prescott (directions will be in syllabus)
Feb 21 Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Prescott or Scottsdale (directions will be in syllabus)

*North Mountain Park is located at Peoria and 7th St, 5 miles north of Camelback on 7th St. Turn west into the park. The Yavapai Ramada is the last ramada at the end of the loop.

Experience required: Preferably, AMC Basic School and AMC Anchors School or equivalent experience. This includes knowing how to tie a variety of knots, belay, rappel, prusik and set anchors.

REGISTRATION INFO:

  • Cost: $75 plus membership if not already a member

  • The annual membership fee is $30 for an individual and $35 for a family.
  • Payment may be made by PayPal or check.

If paying by PayPal, select from the options below:
AMC Lead School
If paying by check, make it payable to 'AMC Lead School' for one of the amount options listed below:
  • New single AMC membership plus the class: $105.00
  • New family AMC membership plus the class: $110.00
    • Note - the class fee for the 'family' membership option covers 1 family member
  • Class fee only: $75.00
  • Mail the check to:

    • AMC Lead School
    Attn: Nancy Birdwell
    PO Box 11883
    Tempe, AZ 85284

  • For more info, contact Nancy Birdwell at email: amcleadschool@gmail.com.

  • Refund policy: The cost of the class is fully refundable if you decide to cancel.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE CLASS WILL BE:

The following will not be needed the first night. You may want to listen to the gear lectures before making purchases.

  • All climbing gear (harness, prusiks, biners, etc.)
  • Helmet-mandatory for all on-rock sessions

Specifically needed:

  • 2 20' slings (untied length), preferably different colors
  • 2 10' slings (untied length), preferably different colors
  • Nut pick
  • Quickdraws with biners-at least 5 per person
  • All pro that you own, which may include cams, hexes, wired nuts, Tri-cams, etc
  • Consider combining with another person to have enough gear
  • Hiking boots or shoes with stiff soles for Saturday, climbing shoes for Sunday
  • Optional: kneepads for Saturday ($3–6 at Home Depot, $5 volleyball pads at sporting goods stores
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.
 
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