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The most popular of all our courses! The Intermediate Rock Climbing Course is more "hands-on" than the Beginner Course and is for those who want to take a more active and more comprehensive role in rock climbing.
 The Intermediate Rock Climbing Course is an intensive, challenging, fun and rewarding experience as much as it is about advancing your climbing skills.
Our instructors teach the necessary knowledge needed to be a contributing member in a climbing team. After completion of the course, climbers will be able to join lead climbers and to 'second' rock climbs.
This course is suited for those who have basic climbing, knots, belaying and anchors experience and want to expand their overall climbing and technical skills.
 curriculum includes:
• Additional climbing knots
• Gear placement
• Rope management
• How to catch a lead fall
• Cleaning a route
• Advanced movement/technique
• Natural anchor construction
• Artificial anchor construction
• Advanced rappelling techniques
• Communication
• Lead belaying (ATC & GRIGRI)
• How and when to fall
• Picking appropriate routes
• Down-climbing
• Proper clipping techniques
• Mental tips for lead climbing
• Assessing fixed protection
• Building top rope anchors
All climbs are tailored to the instructor's discretion with your safety our number one priority!
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..$385.00 per person (2-Day Course) |
| ..Dates |
..See Schedule Below or click here |
| ..Class Size |
..Minimum 2 - Maximum 4 per Instructor |
| ..Discounts |
..REI Members $10 Off / Bring-A-Friend $10 Off |
| ..Ages |
..12 and Up |
| ..Equipment |
..Included (rock shoes, harness, etc.) except daypack |
| ..Location |
..Scottsdale / Queen Creek / Prescott |
| ..Times |
..6:00 am - Summer / 8:30 am - Fall /Winter/Spring/Summer |
..Prerequisites
..Written Test |
..Prior rock climbing experience
..Yes |
| ..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: Advanced Rock Climbing by John Long
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 Are you tired of the crowded and noisy indoor walls where you learned to climb? Feel the need for fresh air and excitement?
We can show you how easy it is to do this safely, you might have heard how different it is outside? Its true! You need to learn the basics of outdoor ropework, anchor setups, equipment limitations and much more. Designed for the indoor rock gym climber who is looking to expand his or her climbing experience. This course is for the entry to mid-level indoor climber in need of a solid foundation of skills from belaying to rappelling to top rope anchoring methods, and the many variations of these systems.
Following this comprehensive course and evaluation, climbers will be comfortable setting up their own top roped climbs without expert supervision. The day will be packed with instruction, practical application, full systems reviews, and climbing. Note: This course does not cover trad or sport lead instruction or trad gear placement.
Learn how indoor and outdoor climbing compliment each other and how real rock adds a third dimension to climbing. We also suggest taking our Lead Climbing Course, Intermediate Climbing Course and Anchors Course before you set out on your own. You will need a daypack (we rent daypacks if needed).
This is a one day (condensed) or two day course for the experienced indoor climber only.
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..$175.00 per person (1-Day Course)
..$295.00 per person (2-Day Course) |
| ..Dates |
..See schedule near the bottom of this page |
| ..Class Size |
..Minimum 2 - Maximum 6 per Instructor |
| ..Discounts |
..REI Members $10 Off / Bring-A-Friend $10 Off |
| ..Ages |
..12 and Up (Call us for age restrictions) |
| ..Equipment |
..Included (rock shoes, harness, etc.) except daypack |
| ..Location |
..Scottsdale / Prescott / Flagstaff |
| ..Times |
..6:00 am - Summer / 8:30 am - Fall /Winter/Spring/Summer |
..Prerequisites
..Written Test |
..Indoor Climbing Gym Experience
..Yes |
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| ..Course Info |
.Download our Introduction to Rock Climbing.
.Pre-Course Info & Testing Materials will be emailed
..to participant upon course sign-up
..recommended reading for the course above:
..• How to Rock Climb! (How To Climb Series) by John Long
..• How to Climb: Advanced Rock Climbing by John Long
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.. ..High
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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: *Summer courses start at 6:00 a.m. - October thru April Intermediate 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.
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 dear staff,
This letter is to thank you for your excellent climbing instruction which I received from the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School. I sincerely felt like you were interested in teaching your classes, and that says a lot after teaching as much as you have taught. Your interest in teaching greatly enhanced my learning process. I liked the environment in which we climbed, absolutely beautiful setting, and I felt that the beauty of the area helped me to learn. Your teaching style was excellent and I hope many others can benefit from your climbing expertise.
Wishing you all the best.
Josh Crothers
Jscrox@aol.com
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.
NOTE:
*Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI).
REI members must show proof of membership to receive discounts.
**Bring-A-Friend (BAF) discounts apply to weekend courses only
*Monday - Friday Course Specials - BAF and REI discounts do not apply
Articles and news stories featuring the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School have appeared in The Arizona Republic newspaper, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Frontdoors magazine, National Geographic Adventure magazine, and AAA Highroads magazine. FOX network television (Channel 10 - Phoenix) and CBS KPHO televison (Channel 5 - Phoenix).
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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january
2013
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..intermediate rock – 5 & 6
..indoor to real rock – 12 & 13
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july
2013
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..intermediate rock – 13 & 14
..indoor to real rock – 27 & 28
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february
2013 |
..intermediate rock – 2 & 3
..indoor to real rock – 16 & 17
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august
2013
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..intermediate rock – 10 & 11
..indoor to real rock – 10 & 11
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march
2013 |
..intermediate rock – 2 & 3
..indoor to real rock – 16 & 17
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september
2013
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..intermediate rock – 14 & 15
..indoor to real rock – 28 & 29
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april
2013 |
..intermediate rock – 6 & 7
..indoor to real rock – 20 & 21
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october
2013
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..intermediate rock – 12 & 13
..indoor to real rock – 26 & 27
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may
2013 |
..intermediate rock – 4 & 5
..indoor to real rock – 25 & 26
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november
2013
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..intermediate rock – 2 & 3
..indoor to real rock – 23 & 24
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june
2013 |
..intermediate rock – 1 & 2
..indoor to real rock – 15 & 16
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december
2013
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..intermediate rock – 7 & 8
..indoor to real rock – 21 & 22
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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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