Las Vegas Rock Climbing, Bouldering & Canyoneering Group

December 5, 2009 8:00 AM - 12 attended

Climbing basics for those just starting out or...

Climbers Parking (map)

Selected By: Dan

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Uploaded by: Shin, Ben

...looking to brush up after a long layoff.

With over 600 members in this meetup I am guessing there are dozens of people who want to learn more about climbing but are not sure how to get started. This is your chance to learn the basics and enjoy an awesome day of beginner level climbing out at Red Rock.

Who: Any and all entry level climbing meetup members
What: Rock climbing basics
When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2009
Where: Calico Basin - Cut Your Teeth Crag
Why: B/c I've seen too many new members say they want to learn about climbing
How: RSVP "Yes" and bring with you the following:

Mandatory:
*climbing harness (we may be able to share among ourselves)
*climbing shoes (again sharing may be feasible)
*belay device with locking caribiner (sharing possible)
*enthusiastic attitude (we can DEFINITELY share this one!)
*drinks & snacks to last the day

Optional:
*helmet
*chalk bag
*belay gloves
*sunglasses
*sunscreen
*hat
*chair

General Agenda:
*overview of climbing essentials
*4 basic commands
*other relevant commands & terminology
*select knots
*belay equipment
*belay skills
*top rope climbing at a fun and sunny location in Calico Basin

Plan on 4 -5 hours of instruction and 6 - 8 hours total so finishing around 4:00 or 5:00 pm. However you are free go on your own timeframe if you like.

If you need to reach me: [masked]

By signing up and attending this class you agree to the following:

Disclaimer of Liability

CLIMBING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT!

Involvement in rock climbing carries a significant risk of personal injury or death. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Rocks and other objects can fall from the cliffs. They can tumble down slopes. This can happen naturally, or be caused by people above you, such as climbers. Rocks of all sizes, including huge boulders, can shift, move or fall with no warning. Use of helmets is advised for anyone approaching the rock. They won't save you if you get hit by something big or on another part of your body. A whole rock formation might collapse on you and squash you like a bug. Don't think it can't happen!

CLIMBING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT!

Involvement in rock climbing carries a significant risk of personal injury or death. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Dan
If you need climbing shoes for the day they can be rented at Red Rock Climbing gym on Charleston or at Nevada Climbing Center on Patrick in Henderson. Neither will rent harnesses due to liability issues so either borrow one at the crag from a friend or buy one at either REI or Desert Rock Sports next to the climbing store on Charleston.

Posted November 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Jolie
Umm, is there a mile marker or something to relate to for the Red Rock challenged?

Posted November 30, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Dan
Jett, turn in to the Calico Basin neighborhood just east of the entrance to the park. There will be signs on 159 for both Calico Basin and Red Spring Picnic Area. Go 2 turns past the picnic area.

Posted December 1, 2009 at 6:31 PM
A former member
google map link

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&...

Posted December 2, 2009 at 8:39 AM
A former member
have an extra harness that I will bring along and a rope (180 ft)

Posted December 2, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Susan N.
Just curious... will there be a few lines set or just one? Looking at the number of people....Thanks!

Posted December 3, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Dan
There will be at least 4 ropes set up and more if others bring ropes also.

Posted December 4, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Dan
The area we are going to gets sun all day up to around 3:00 pm which is about the time I think we will be done. But if you cancel bc of cold I understand...

Posted December 5, 2009 at 5:50 AM
Jolie
It was FANTASTIC climbing again. I bought an ATC on the way into town. Thanks a bunch Dan and Christine. :D

Posted December 5, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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12 attended

RSVPs closed

5.0010 (10 ratings)

Event Host

Dan

Had a blast climbing with everyone today. The sun finally showed up to warm us as we were wrapping up the days activities but man what a cold walk out. My car themometer said 30 brrrrrr - - Christine I think we need that jetboil of yours to be working at the parking lot at the end of the day! Thanks to everyone for the shared enthusiasm which made it easy for Christine and me to keep up with you. I hope to see you all climbing again soon!
mark rosen

this was great fun and great learning. thanks dan. I'm looking forward to more climbing
Lou

It's fantastic to have the chance to learn the basics with a group that we had:) I hope to attend more meetup's like this one! Thanks Dan and Christine:)
Shin

I'm really glad that I could join this meetup on my first outside Rock Climbing. Dan did a great job. He taught everything the beginner climber needs. Dan and Christine kept eye on us for safety all the time and we had a great time. Thanks Dan & Christine!
mary marlow

This was an excellent class, I learned a lot Yes it was cold today, but itdidn't bother me so much once I started getting involved in the class. Thanks Dan and Christine!
Chris A

This was an awesome clinic, perfect for beginners and for transitioning from the gym to outdoors. Great fun and a great way to boost climbing confidence.
Markk
Sponsor for the month of Nov 2011, Assistant Organizer

Excellent!! Had a great time, just what I needed as a beginning climber. Dan did a masterful job.
Jolie

Many thanks to Dan and Christine for putting this on. I had a blast.
mike

+1 guest
Gregg Paulson
A former member

This Meetup group is unlike most others in that this very dangerous sport is best done in very small groups of people that you know and trust with your life. It is a great place to meet other fellow climbers, boulderers, and canyoneers. If you are expecting to have teaching events posted to help you learn to climb or canyoneer, you will be disappointed. While there are some folks who will invite others to join them where ever it is that they are going to be climbing, most use the site for the message boards to meet up with other folks who already are climbers. You can take belay and climbing lessons at the 2 gyms, and you can attend the gym posts or post on the message boards in the hopes that someone is willing to share their knowledge with you. Basically you will need to be PROACTIVE to find a climbing partner if you are new. You can also hire a GUIDE to teach you to climb and then be proactive here to find other folks to do it with. Once per year in March, there are "Learn to Climb" clinics available at the annual rock climbing festival at RedRock. That event will be posted here on this site. Be aware of our disclaimer below. Welcome to the group!

Disclaimer of Liability

CLIMBING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT! Involvement in rock climbing carries a significant risk of personal injury or death. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!

If you climb, you may die or be seriously injured. This is true whether you are experienced or not, trained or not, equipped or not, though training and equipment may help. It's a fact, climbing is extremely dangerous. If you don't like it, stay at home. You really shouldn't be doing it anyway. We do not provide supervision or instruction. We are not responsible for, and do not inspect or maintain climbing anchors (including bolts, pitons, slings, trees, etc.) As far as we know, any of them can and will fail and send you plunging to your death. There are countless tons of loose rock ready to be dislodged and fall on you or someone else. There are any number of extremely and unusually dangerous conditions existing on and around the rocks. We may or may not know about any specific hazard, but even if we do, don't expect us to try to warn you. You're on your own. Rocks and other objects can fall from the cliffs. They can tumble down slopes. This can happen naturally, or be caused by people above you, such as climbers. Rocks of all sizes, including huge boulders, can shift, move or fall with no warning. Use of helmets is advised for anyone approaching the rock. They won't save you if you get hit by something big or on another part of your body. A whole rock formation might collapse on you and squash you like a bug. Don't think it can't happen! CLIMBING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT! Involvement in rock climbing carries a significant risk of personal injury or death. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!