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Course Locations: June 9 through September 9 at
Idyllwild ONE DAY COURSES
BASIC ROCK CLIMBINGIf you have never done any climbing, or need a refresher, here's where to start. This is an introduction to the world of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and fun. The class covers the absolute essentials for climbing steep rock and is a valuable course for those wishing to pursue mountaineering. Course itinerary: equipment, knots, anchoring, belaying, communication signals, rating system, climbing techniques, and rappelling. Classes are taught on low-angle, moderate rock suitable for novices. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): March 29, April 20, May
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INTERMEDIATE ONEAfter reviewing fundamentals (knots, anchoring, and belaying) you'll complete a progression of climbs where a broad range of more challenging climbing techniques are encountered, from the subtleties of edging and smearing used in face climbing, to jamming and liebacking used in crack climbing. Protected by a top-rope, each student is given personalized coaching and is allowed to progress to the limit of their ability. This class also includes an introduction to anchoring fundamentals using nuts and camming devices. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): March 30, April 21, May
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RESCUE ONEThis class provides you with the essentials to perform basic self rescue skills for you and your partner. The itinerary includes: friction hitches for slings and cord, improvised rope ascension, backing up rappels with an auto block knot, how to rescue a fallen climber using an auto-locking (ie. Gri-Gri) device, lowering system with a re-directed auto-locking device, lowering system with a munter hitch backed-up with an auto block knot, the tandem rappel system, and the basic 3 to 1 "Z" raising system with an auto-locking device. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April 13
RESCUE TWOThis class teaches you the more complex rescue systems that must be accomplished without the aid of an auto-locking (ie. Gri Gri) device. The itinerary includes: the belay escape, how to rescue a fallen lead climber, rigging a 3 to 1 and 5 to 1 raising system, and lowering systems with a knot pass. Prerequisite: Rescue One or equivalent. TWO-DAY COURSES
2-DAY ROCKCRAFT SEMINAROur most popular beginner's course, this seminar combines Basic Rock Climbing on Saturday with Intermediate One on Sunday, allowing you to maximize your learning capacity during one weekend. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): March 29-30
(Friday-Saturday), April 20-21, May 4-5
2-DAY ANCHORING & CLIMBINGThis two-day course, combining anchoring and climbing skills, is the next step after the Rockcraft Seminar and the perfect course for the experienced indoor gym climber or sport climber who wishes to learn "trad" or traditional climbing techniques. Each day is a balance of time spent working with equipment and time spent on the rock improving climbing technique. You'll have "hands-on" practice assembling and rigging a variety of anchor systems with critique from your guide, and you'll work on refining crack and face climbing techniques. Course includes: lecture on equipment characteristics and specifications, detailed placement criteria and assessment for nuts and camming devices, top-rope anchoring principals and equalization methods using slings and cordellettes, and use of extension ropes for rigging top-rope anchors. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April 4-5, 22-23,
27-28, May 6-7, 18-19
2-DAY LEADINGThis two-day class focuses on leading fundamentals. You'll learn what it takes to become a competent leader: confidence in technique and ability to place reliable protection and sound anchors. You'll practice placement and removal of all the various state-of-the-art protection devices, with pointers from your guide, and, under close supervision, and top-rope protection, you will execute simulated lead climbs. Placing gear on the lead, use of slings to reduce rope drag, proper carabiner clip-ins and alignment, belaying strategies and rope management for multi-pitch climbs, and route finding skills are among the topics covered. Limited to three students maximum. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April 6-7, 11-12, May
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2-DAY RESCUE CLASSCombines Rescue One and Rescue Two for a comprehensive self-rescue class that covers virtually every scenario you may encounter while climbing. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April
13-14 2-DAY CRACK CLIMBING TECHNIQUE with Erik Kramer-Webb
Joshua Tree is the perfect place to improve your crack climbing
skills. In this two day class you will learn the techniques required to climb a
wide variety of crack sizes, including: thin cracks, hand cracks, off widths,
chimneys, dihedrals, and flaring cracks. Erik will set up top ropes on crack
climbs mostly in the 5.6 to 5.9 range. The skills covered in the class will
include: finger locks, ring locks, hand jams, fist jams, hand stacks, arm bars,
chicken wings, toe jams, foot jams, heel-toe jams, foot stacks, stemming,
laybacking, and the undercling technique.
Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April
27-28 MULTI-DAY PACKAGES
3-DAY LEADING & RESCUECombine the 2-Day Leading with
Rescue One for a comprehensive three-day leader's
class. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April
11-13
4-DAY ROCKCRAFTOur most comprehensive beginning seminar combines the 2-Day Rockcraft Seminar with the 2-Day Anchoring & Climbing. Climbing on consecutive days in the best way to refine technique and quickly progress. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): March 9-12, 23-26,
April 20-23, May 4-7
4-DAY LEADING & RESCUECombine the 2-Day Leading with the 2-Day Rescue class for a comprehensive four-day class. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April
11-14
4-DAY ANCHORING & LEADINGStart with the 2-Day Anchoring & Climbing then continue with the 2-Day Leading for a thorough course covering everything from rigging top-rope anchors to the fundamentals of Lead Climbing. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): April
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5-DAY ANCHORING, LEADING & RESCUECombine the 4-Day Anchoring & Leading with Rescue One on day five for our most comprehensive course. Winter/Spring 2012 (Joshua Tree): February
7-11 ADVANCED COURSES
BIG WALL SEMINARThis two-day course teaches the famed "Yosemite Method" of direct aid climbing, useful to anyone who aspires to climb the big walls. Stressing simplicity and safety, we'll cover various types of direct aid placements, jumarring techniques, leading and cleaning aid pitches, establishing hanging belays, hauling heavy loads, tension-traverses and pendulums. Taught by a veteran Yosemite Big Wall climber, this seminar will save you valuable time and reduce the frustration involved in learning the secrets of big wall climbing.
PETER CROFT AND BOB GAINES JOSHUA TREE ROCK CLIMBING WEEKENDPeter Croft is one of America's legendary rock climbers, and Bob Gaines is one of Joshua Tree's most experienced guides, with over twenty seasons guiding at Joshua Tree National Park. Bob's route knowledge and selection skills, combined with Peter's expert coaching ability, will give you the ideal environment to break through to your next level. Designed for experienced rock climbers with ability to follow 5.10 routes, everyone is guaranteed a challenge. Join Peter and Bob for a memorable weekend of Joshua Tree's classic rock climbs. Winter/Spring 2013 (Joshua Tree): March 9-10
PETER CROFT SPORTCLIMBING AT OWENS GORGEPeter Croft is now offering private instruction and guided climbs at Owens Gorge. Located near Bishop, California, the Gorge has over 500 routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.13, so everyone is guaranteed a challenge. Join Peter for an unforgettable tour of California's finest sport climbing area. Contact us for pricing and availability. TECHNICAL TRAININGWe have designed more technically oriented courses for a variety of police, military, and search and rescue groups, including: L.A.P.D. K9 search and rescue, Palm Springs Search and Rescue, F.B.I., U.S. Navy Seals, Marine Force Recon, and Delta Force. STUNT COORDINATIONWe have coordinated over 25 television commercials featuring rock climbing. We can provide location scouting, casting, rigging, and stunt coordination services. Contact us for a detailed resume. |
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