Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing for Newbies
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IMPORTANT: This event is weather relate, if rain is forecast for the event date it will be reschedule.
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Pay to Play - $25 x spot
Send payment using Zelle or Venmo at:
Darwin Castillo - 202-848-2436
You will be add to the go list as soon event fee is send.
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If you have ever wondered what outdoor rock climbing is all about this is a great opportunity for you to give it a try...You will be hooked on a new activity and I will be your personal coach, we both will make this happen.
The DC Wild Outdoor Adventurers members will be there to help, we fit you in a harness, get you a pair of climbing shoes, and give you all the intel you need to know to get you started in this trilling sport.
The clinic itself will show novice climbers the basic skills necessary to safely rock climb and scale rock walls with confidence.
Specific items covered in the class: knot craft, harness wear and adjustment, belaying, climbing techniques, and climbing safety.
Participants will spend the remainder of the class practicing the skills and climbing.
Clinic hours: 9:00AM-2:00PM.
Meet at: Carderock Recreational Area
Be on time, you may wont find us as soon we move from the parking lot.
The clinic will start promptly at 9:00am and last until about 2:00pm.
Important: If weather is adverse to our purposes (rain) event will be reschedule.
What to bring: We are climbing through lunch time, so make sure you bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch to keep you going, bug spray maybe necessary
What to wear: Look at the weather conditions the day prior to the event and wear accordingly.
Equipment:: All equipment (Helmets, harness, climbing shoes, ropes, etc.) will be provided.
Where to meet: Carderock Rock climbers parking, as soon you crosse the bridge go right to the last parking lot.
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f6rWprhNQK3Lwy2e6
GPS coordinates: 38.976094, -77.205624
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Climbing is a dangerous sport and serious injury may and can happen
You are solely and completely responsible for choosing outings and activities that are within your physical and medical ability level, for taking proper clothing, provisions, and equipment along on outings to provide for your personal comfort and for making appropriate decisions to ensure your very own safety.
By reserving and or participating in any of our activities you have agree to all the term stated on our Liability waiver:
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