Rock Climbing - Choose Your Own Adventure - Sun, Sep 16 2007

Rock Climbing - Choose Your Own Adventure (9/16/2007)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport

Event Location:

Vertically Inclined Rock Gym (VIRG)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 16 2007 11:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 12 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jason L
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Member Cost:

$42.40/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event consists of two separate concurrent classes at Virtically Inclined Rock Gym (VIRG). Please read carefully for which class you should join. You must indicate your choice in the notes section when you sign up.

Course A: Getting Into It

The Getting Into It course at Vertically Inclined Rock Gym is for the beginner who's interested in climbing. This course is identical to the one offered on Feb 9, 2007. If you attended that one, it is recommended you take the Intermediate Skills Clinic instead.

In this 3-hour course VIRG instructors will teach you the basics of top rope climbing and provide you with all the necessary skills to perform the belay check. Passing the belay check is required to be able to come back into the gym and climb (top-rope) independently, either at future EOC events, or on your own.

All the equipment necessary to get you scaling the groovy sculpted walls at VIRG is provided. Also included with the course fee are vouchers for a free return night, a complimentary belay check, and two 25% discount visits.

Course B: Intermediate Skills Clinic

This Intermediate Skills Clinic has been specfically arranged for our group. It is meant for people who have taken the Getting Into It course and are interested in additional skills and movements on the wall. While extensive practice and experience is not needed, it is highly recommended that you have your belay check done before this event. While most of it will be done at bouldering height, the last section will involve some application to top-rope heights. Remember, if you took the Getting Into It class at VIRG, you were given a coupon for a free belay check. If you are experienced and would like to take this course anyway, or if you need someone to do your check with you, please contact me.

If you are new to the sport, it is recommended you take the Getting Into It course instead.

In this 3-hour course VIRG instructors will cover:
Frog Position
    Basic position (feet turned out, straight arms, bent knees)
    Triangles in Frog Position
    Weight transfer in Frog
Footwork
    Quiet feet
    Identifying Edges
    Matching
Routes and Sequences
    Def'n, locating, route info, how to follow
Hands
    Types of grips and holds
    Hold orientations
    Matching
Backstep Position
Applying skills to Top Rope Routes

All the equipment necessary to get you scaling the groovy sculpted walls at VIRG is provided.

General:

It is suggested that participants wear comfortable clothing that they can move around in. Layers are also a great idea. Everyone must wear socks in the rental shoes.

All participants are required to sign a VIRG waiver prior to participating in this event.

Remember, this event consists of two separate concurrent classes at VIRG. Please read carefully for which class you should join. You must indicate your choice in the notes section when you sign up. Please feel free to contact Jason if you have questions regarding content, or which course you should take.

Required Items to Bring:
Signed VIRG waiver
Socks
Water bottle

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

VIRG is located at 8523 Argyll Road - Edmonton, AB. See google map for information on the location of the Vertically Inclined Rock Gym

Please note that the parking and entrance are on the south side of the block, off Coronet Road. Coronet Road can be accessed via 81st and 86th street exits.

Please contact Jason at gazorninplat@gmail.com if you need to arrange transportation.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$42.40/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$42.40/Person

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!