Chicago Rock Climbing MeetUP

BEFORE YOU JOIN THIS GROUP you are to read and agree to the following terms and conditions. By being a part of this network you publicly acknowledge that you understand and completely agree to the following: 1. This is an online social network which meets periodically in person. This Meetup group is not a substitute for competent, professional climbing instruction from an American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certified instructor. If you are looking for a qualified rock climbing instructor, please visit Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School http://www.FoxMountainGuides.com. 2. What goes up, must come down. Falling is a part of climbing. Falling is considered by those participating in the sport of rock climbing to be an accepted risk. Sometimes a fall could leave you injured or dead. Again, the consequences of a fall, no matter how severe, are an accepted risk to the climber and belayer. If you get hurt during an event posted on this website, it is completely your responsibility. You are not to blame anyone else! BY JOINING THIS GROUP YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. 3. The Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Members, and Sponsor of the Chicago Rock Climbing Meetup Group do not guarantee the competence of any individual. IF YOU DO NOT WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND COMPLETELY AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THEN YOU ARE ALTOGETHER DISCOURAGED FROM AND IN NO WAY INVITED TO JOIN THIS GROUP. Now that the heavy stuff is understood, we do encourage those who agree to the aforementioned terms and conditions, and who have a hint of courage, to join this group. It provides an excellent opportunity to learn an incredibly challenging, dangerous, and rewarding sport. This particular group is made up mainly of those with minimal experience. It is used as a way to meet new people and try new things within the sport of rock climbing. We learn together. Being in Chicago, most of our events take place indoors at manufactured climbing facilities. Our outdoor trips are usually to Devil's Lake in Wisconsin and Red River Gorge in Kentucky. (About 200 and 400 miles from Chicago respectively.) Most outdoor trips are lead by AMGA (http://www.amga.com) certified instructors. These trips usually require an investment of under $80 and include all the equipment you will need for rock climbing. Happy climbing!

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September 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM, 3 Rock Climbers attended
WNC Climbers Weekend
Last year's WNC Climbers Weekend was a huge success with a trail day, BBQ, raffle, slide show, lots of climbing and just under $2,000 raised for the Carolina Climbers... Learn more
August 17, 2011 at 6:45 PM, 7 Rock Climbers attended
rock climbing at VE
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 3 photos
November 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM, 40 Rock Climbers attended
Climbers Timmy and Sean O'Neill @ the Chicago Humanities Festival
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

In 1991 Sean O’Neill became a T-12 paraplegic. Fifteen years later in Yosemite National Park Sean and his brother, professional climber Timmy O’Neill, climbed the 3,000-... Learn more
November 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM, 5 Rock Climbers attended
2010 Reel Rock Tour
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Come on out for the 2010 Reel Rock Tour! The trailer and more film information can be found here
October 15, 2010 at 9:00 AM, 5 Rock Climbers attended
Open Enrollment Outdoor Rock Climbing - Red River Gorge, KY
Open Enrollment Rock Climbing with Fox Mountain Guides If you’ve never rock climbed or have currently climbed only at indoor climbing gyms, this is the opportunity... Learn more

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Richie replied to Ice Climbing Munising, Mi this weekend! (latest of 2)
February 8 at 11:05 AM

"Hey George, Bummer you can't take off Friday. Munising is a trek, (about 7 hours North) so I like to take an extra day for travel. Otherwise we wouldn't get much climbing in...."
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Richie started Ice Climbing Munising, Mi this weekend!
February 6 at 6:25 PM

"Hello, Anyone up for a Munising, Mi trip this weekend? I would like to leave Thursday evening and return Sunday afternoon. Let me know. Richie"

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Scott Larson joined
February 1 at 9:08 PM

"Hi, I'm Scott. I'm an embedded software engineer. I do consulting and contract work. I used to play hockey. Now I sail, kite, ski, and recently got into climbing and mountaineering."
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Geoff joined
January 20 at 5:56 PM
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Joe Kluk joined
January 17 at 6:25 PM

"I'm a mid 50's fit guy, workout daily, had 1st climbing experience in Vail CO with my daughter and her fiance, who are both avid/skilled climbers. Am interested in easy/beginner climbs, both indoors and outdoors."
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Bob Oehmen - Sunrise Spirits RSVPed Yes for play outdoors in the snow
January 13 at 3:58 PM

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play outdoors in the snow

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Hey Ling! joined
January 9 at 6:12 AM
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Randolf Webb joined
January 8 at 6:30 PM

"Just moved from sunny Boulder, CO to windy Chicago and looking to find a climbing crew to keep up with the sport. Been climbing for about 5 years, and have climbed all over Colorado, Moab, and Peru. I currently set routes at FFC Old Town."
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Mike replied to VE Belay buds--post availability and belay info
January 8 at 5:48 PM

"Anyone want to climb at VE? I'm available most Wed and Thurs evenings and Sat afternoons."
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Scott joined
January 7 at 9:36 PM

"I'm Scott and I live in Westmont. Climbing has always been something I have really wanted to get into, however, none of my friends feel the same way. I have been to VE numerous times, but have slacked over the past year. Time to make a change!"