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 This intensive two-day course focuses on the many aspects of rappelling and ascending on ropes utilizing a variety of devices and techniques. Have you climb 5.10 on indoor walls but don't feel ready to lead outdoors? Or have you been seconding outdoors but get "gripped" when leading or just sport climbing on a top-rope? The secret is having unshakeable confidence in your gear placements and your ability to craft a solid belay in almost any situation. Anchors are the foundation of climbing safety. This two-day "hands-on" technical clinic is all about you getting the most amount of protection from the least amount of gear.
This is also the perfect course for anyone interested in canyoneering.
Topics will include:
.......• Multiple-point rock anchors
.......• Equalization
.......• Non-extension and advanced belay systems
.......• Rope ascending using Jumars and prusiks
.......• Rescue techniques
.......• Proper placement of rock protection
.........(spring loaded camming devices, nuts, and tri-cams)
Climbers will build anchors, remove anchors, hold simulated falls and utilize a variety of belay techniques. Every climber should take this course. Also covered are site selection, sitting/hanging belays, safety and equipment useage.
All climbing equipment is included (harness, locking carabiners, cams and nuts, ropes, crash pad, etc.- we rent daypacks if needed).
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.......Cost: $270 (per person) (2-day course)
.......Cost: $185 (per person) (1-day condensed course)
.......SPECIAL: Rappelling & Anchor's held on Thurs/Fri - $245!*
.......(Group rates available)
.......Class size: 2 - 6 students to 1 instructor
.......Dates: vailable on select days - Call us to schedule
.......Private and group instruction is available
.......Discounts: REI* Members - $10 Off
.......Bring a friend and get $10 Off!**
 Want to experience the freedom of climbing without all the gear? Bouldering was initially a way of training towards roped rock climbing but has now developed into a fully fledged sport. It involves unroped climbing on walls up to 12 foot high protected by a crash mat. This allows climbers to practice extreme moves unhindered by harnesses & without the consequences of getting it wrong. Equipped with just a chalk bag & climbing shoes, fun but extreme moves can be practiced & perfected in relative safety.
These safety precautions are replaced with spotters and crash pads.
By eliminating the complex rope systems, bouldering allows you to focus on movement skills alone, which promotes confidence, strength and camaraderie among friends. Embracing bouldering and all it has to offer can be one of the fastest roads to overall improvement for any climber. Topics include:
....... • Safety and avoiding injuries
....... • Spotting techniques
....... • Movement skills specific to granite bouldering
....... • Psychological skills for bouldering success
Arizona is one of the premier bouldering destinations in the Southwest and hosts hundreds of boulder problems to suit all levels. This course, taught by our experienced guides, is designed to introduce you to the beautiful world of Arizona bouldering and help get you started on the right foot.
This course is designed to expose students to the sport of bouldering, while teaching a variety of climbing techniques, mental and physical preparedness, proper spotting and other areas of climbing safety. All bouldering equipment is included (climbing shoes, chalk bag and crash pad - we rent daypacks if needed). This course is held at Camelback Mountain.
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.......Cost: $95 (per person)
.......SPECIAL: Bouldering Course's
.......held on Thursdays - $75!*
.......Class size: 2 - 6 students to 1 instructor
.......Available on select days - Call us to schedule
.......Private and group instruction is available
.......Discounts: REI* Members - $10 Off
.......Bring a friend and get $10 Off!**
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.......NOTE:
.......*Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI).
.........REI members must show proof of membership to receive discounts.
.......**"Bring A Friend (BAF)" discounts apply to all weekend courses only
.......(Note: $10 Per Person - Limit 4).
.......*Thursday and/or Friday Course Specials - BAF and REI discounts do not apply
 Climbing Partner Finder
There are currently 6689 potential climbing partners in rockclimbing.com's Climbing Partner database!
While you do not have to join the list, they do require that you register and log in before you can search for a partner. There are others who probably want to climb with you so be nice, add yourself!
Sign in here!
Articles featuring the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School have appeared in The Arizona Republic newspaper, Alaska Airlines Magazine, National Geographic Adventure Magazine, and AAA Highroads magazine. FOX network television (Channel 10 - Phoenix) and CBS KPHO televison (Channel 5 - Phoenix) have also done feature stories on us!
 health benefits of climbing:
For a rock climber, reaching the top is not the point. Like rearing children, rock climbing is the journey that matters most if you are climbing for fitness.
Whether their journey lasts two hours or two days, rock climbers can benefit from a mental workout as well as a physical one, according to competitive climber Michelle Hurni, president of the Colorado-based American Sport Climbers Federation (ASCF). Physically, rock climbing burns fat while strengthening muscles if pursued at a vigorous pace. Mentally, rock climbers exercise their ability to focus fully on a single task, an increasingly rare occurrence in this age of multitasking. Climbers also get practice confronting their fears- the fear of heights, the fear of falling, the fear of equipment failure. Ultimately, the sport can improve your self-confidence - if you learn how to climb safely, that is.
how many calories will rock climbing burn?
Ascending a natural rock wall burns up to 700 calories an hour if you weigh 140 pounds or up to 974 calories an hour if you weigh 190 pounds. Rock-climbing sessions tend to last at least six or seven hours.
further advantages:
In addition to offering an anaerobic and aerobic workout, rock climbing exercises almost every muscle group, according to Hurni of the ASCF. Rock climbing two or more times a week improves your strength, muscular and cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and mental toughness.
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To sign up for a course call or email us to check availability. If a course is open click on the On-line Application Form or go to our application and map (meeting point) site, print out both the Application (PDF), Map and Waiver. Fill out the application and fax or mail it to us (don't fax the waiver, just bring it the day of your course).
 Note: September thru April Bouldering and Rappelling & Anchors courses start at 8:30 a.m. at the designated pick-up point. Call us the day before your course starts to verify. Bring your own snacks, lunch, water, sunblock and wear appropriate clothing. Camera (disposable), writing pad and pen are recommended.
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hi mark and staff!