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Beginning Rock Climbing Instruction
 
Introduction to Rock Climbing
On Rappel! This eight hours of climbing instruction is held at Carderock Park, Maryland and is a challenging and safe introduction to the exciting world of technical rock climbing. Classes are catered to the individual's level of physical fitness.
We will teach you the fundamental skills of basic safety, climbing etiquette, equipment specifications, knot tying, rappelling, belaying, and climbing technique. Adventure Schools will supply you with all of the technical climbing equipment needed for your day on the rocks!!
This class provides you with the basic skills needed for a lifetime of climbing adventures.
Cost: $95.00
Dates:
March 8, 29
April 5, 12, 20, 26
May 3, 11, 18, 31
June 7, 14, 15, 21, 28
July 5, 12, 20
August 1, 9, 10, 23, 31
September 6, 7, 13, 27
October 4, 11
Location: Carderock Park, Maryland
Prices include all the necessary technical equipment.
4 to 1 client to instructor ratio.
 
Intro Day 2



This eight hours of climbing instruction is held at Great Falls National Park, Virginia. We will build on the skills, techniques, and abilities learned in the Introduction to Rock Climbing.

New information includes additional knots, an overview of the principles involved in creating a basic top rope anchor system, advanced rappelling skills and top belaying.
We will focus on you to instill a better understanding of advanced footwork and climbing techniques.
Each student's individual progress is monitored closely. This allows your ASRC instructor to evaluate both technical rope and movement skills, ensuring you gain the solid foundation from which you can continually grow as a climber.
Cost: $95.00 per person
Dates:
March 30
April 13, 27
May 4, 18
June 8, 22
July 6, 13
August 3, 16, 24
September 14, 28
October 12
Location: Great Falls National Park, Virginia
Prices include all the necessary technical equipment.
4 to 1 client to instructor ratio.
 
Weekend Getaway Adventure: Annapolis Rocks, MD
Black Crack, Ann. Rocks Experience the beautiful setting of Annapolis Rocks, Maryland while learning the basics of technical rock climbing as outlined in our Intro to Rock Climbing and Intro Day 2.

Saturday morning a moderate hike leads us to our weekend destination of 70 foot crags.
At the end of our first day's instruction, we set up camp, cook dinner and spend the evening relaxing high upon the bluffs while enjoying the spectacular sunset over the Piedmont Valley.
Sunday morning, we start early with a hearty breakfast, and spend a full day climbing the unique horizontal rock formations of Annapolis Rocks.
At day's end, we break down camp and begin the hike back to civilization.
Cost: $225 per person
Dates:
May 24-25
July 26-27
September 20-21
Location: Annapolis Rocks, Maryland
Prices include all the necessary technical equipment.
5 to 1 client to instructor ratio.