| An all-inclusive rock climbing course for those looking
to learn how to climb big walls. Located in the sunny high
desert of Southern California at the world-class rock climbing
arena of Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree is a great
place to learn aid climbing and big wall techniques on the
smaller granite formations before venturing onto the big stone.
The multitude of granite cracks provides an ideal classroom
setting.
Taught by CAG owners Scott Brown & Dave Miller, both
with years of yosemite big wall experience including numerous
El Capitan grade VI in-a-day ascents. Scott is also a veteran
of the Yosemite search and rescue team. They are happy to
share their experience and secrets of success with you.
Aid climbing instruction includes 2,3 and 4 aider aid climbing
techniques, specialized aid placements such as hooking and
copperheads, cleaning pitches using ascenders and lead strategy.
A full day will be spent covering big wall climbing logistics
such as hauling, big wall bivies and rope managment. Throughout
the course effecienct and fast climbing techniques will be
empahisized.
For other Joshua Tree rock climbing courses check out our
main Joshua Tree Rock Climbing
page.
Food & Camping on the all-inclusive
option: All meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included
and prepared by your guide/camp chef. Two nights of camping
are provided at a group site within Joshua Tree national Park
and tents and group camping gear are included. Sleeping bag
and pad rentals can be arranged for an extra fee. Your guide
will be happy to share with you their local knowledge if you
plan to spend more time rock climbing in Joshua Tree after
the course.
Prerequisites: Participants
should be able to lead 5.7 rock climbs. Familiarity with basic
rock climbing protection and anchoring systems required.
Dates 2007: Oct 5-7
Dates 2008: May 2-4
Cost: $360
For the all-inclusive option including camping & meals
add:
$65
Guide to student ratio: 1:3
Includes: All technical rock
climbing equipment is provided (except rock shoes; shoe rental
can be arranged). * A $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee is required
to enter Joshua Tree National Park
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