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 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.
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..$140.00* per person (1-Day Course) |
| ..Dates |
..See Schedule Below |
| ..Class Size |
..Minimum 2 - Maximum 4 per Instructor |
| ..Discounts |
..REI Members $10 Off / Bring-A-Friend $10 Off |
| ..Ages |
..16 and Up |
| ..Equipment |
..Included (rock shoes, crash pad, etc.) except daypack |
| ..Location |
..Scottsdale / Queen Creek / Prescott |
| ..Times |
..6:00 am - Summer / 8:30 am - Fall /Winter/Spring/Summer |
..Prerequisites
..Written Test |
..Beginner climbing skills
..Optional |
| ..Rating |
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| ..Course Info |
..Pre-Course Info & Testing Materials will be emailed
..to participant upon course sign-up
...recommended reading for the course above:
...• How to Climb: Better Bouldering by John Sherman
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*Note: For Bouldering courses outside of the Phoenix/Scottsdale area there is an additional transportation fee of $40 (pp).
The activities described on this web site carry a significant risk of personal injury or death. Rock climbing is inherently dangerous. The owners and staff of the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School do not recommend that anyone participate in these activities unless they seek qualified professional instruction and/or guidance, are knowledgeable about the risks involved, and are willing to personally assume all responsibility associated with those risks.
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Our instructors are all active climbers and canyoneers.
Our staff are among the best in the Southwest.
They become full instructors after one year of rigorous training, testing and field work during which they learn ACAS's safety procedures, curriculum, process, technical standards, interpersonal/educational methods, and low impact backcountry techniques.
Depending on the season and the course, in Spring and Summer you need only bring shorts, t-shirt (backup sweatshirt), cap, daypack, running shoes and or light hiking boots, fastener if you wear glasses, sunblock, disposable camera and personal items. For Fall and Winter you need to bring loose fitting pants or lycra tights, daypack, polartec type jacket, cap, and windbreaker. Bring your lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and a daypack (we can also rent you a daypack for $5 per person per day) to keep items together. If you have your own gear (shoes, harness, atc, etc.) - bring them. There are no restroom facilities at the climbing site.
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january
2013
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..bouldering – 12
..rappelling & anchors – 19 & 20
..basic anchors – 20
..extensive anchors – 26 & 27
..just rappelling – 19
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july
2013
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..bouldering – 13
..rappelling & anchors – 13 & 14
..basic anchors – 13
..extensive anchors – 20 & 21
..just rappelling – 14
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february
2013 |
..bouldering – 16
..rappelling & anchors – 23 & 24
..basic anchors – 23
..extensive anchors – 2 & 3
..just rappelling – 24
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august
2013
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..bouldering – 10
..rappelling & anchors – 10 & 11
..basic anchors – 24
..extensive anchors – 24 & 25
..just rappelling – 11
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march
2013 |
..bouldering – 16
..rappelling & anchors – 23 & 24
..basic anchors – 23
..extensive anchors – 2 & 3
..just rappelling – 24
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september
2013
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..bouldering – 7
..rappelling & anchors – 14 & 15
..basic anchors – 14
..extensive anchors – 21 & 22
..just rappelling – 15
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april
2013 |
..bouldering – 13
..rappelling & anchors – 13 & 14
..basic anchors – 27
..extensive anchors – 27 & 28
..just rappelling – 14
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october
2013
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..bouldering – 5
..rappelling & anchors – 12 & 13
..basic anchors – 12
..extensive anchors – 26 & 27
..just rappelling – 13
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may
2013 |
..bouldering – 11
..rappelling & anchors – 18 & 19
..basic anchors – 18
..extensive anchors – 25 & 26
..just rappelling – 19
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november
2013
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..bouldering – 2
..rappelling & anchors – 16 & 17
..basic anchors – 16
..extensive anchors – 23 & 24
..just rappelling – 17
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june
2013 |
..bouldering – 15
..rappelling & anchors – 15 & 16
..basic anchors – 15
..extensive anchors – 22 & 23
..just rappelling – 16
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december
2013
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..bouldering – 7
..rappelling & anchors – 14 & 15
..basic anchors – 14
..extensive anchors – 28 & 29
..just rappelling – 15
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Fall, Winter,Spring and early Summer courses are held near Scotsdale, Phoenix and Tucson.
Summer courses are held near Prescott and Tucson - we provide limited transportation from Scottsdale to our climbing sites.
Note: Discounts only apply to scheduled dates below
Private half and full day courses on non-scheduled dates is an additional $45 per person per day.
Please call us if the dates below do not work with your schedule
 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: *Summer courses start at 6:00 a.m. - October thru April Bouldering & Rappelling courses start at 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 depending upon weather at the designated pick-up point. Call us the day before your course starts to verify start time. Bring your own snacks, lunch, water, sunblock and wear appropriate clothing. Camera (disposable), writing pad and pen are recommended.
*Summer courses - May 1 thru September 30.
course cancellations
While it is unlikely, if the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School cancels a course due to insufficient reservations or conditions beyond our control (weather, etc.); alternate dates or refunds will be given as preferred. If you cancel within 14 days prior to your session, rescheduling your course can be expected. There are no refunds on gift certificates. If you fail to show at the designated meeting place at the appointed time you will be charged for the course - there are no exceptions. If you would like to reschedule within 48-hours of the course's starting date, you may do so. To receive a full monetary refund (minus a 20% handling fee), 14 days notice is required (expect a refund within 2 billing cycles or 60-days of your course date). You may also want to purchase travel insurance due to cancellations – click here for more information.
liability
Although we spare no effort to assure a safe program, we can assume no responsibility for your safety or loss of personal equipment. In a sport of this nature an element of risk is inherent and beyond human control. A signed release (waiver) will be required of all participants. A parent or guardian release is required for students under the age of 18. These can be obtained in advance by contacting our office or downloading from our website.
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