Flash Foxy Intro to Outdoor Top Rope Anchors 02/11 (Joshua Tree)

1234 Sierra Street,Bishop CA 93514

11 February, 2023

Description

Presented by Arc’teryx Dates: Saturday 02/11 Location: Joshua Tree, CA Cost: We are thrilled to be able to offer a sliding scale of $50-$250 for our one-day clinics thanks to Arc’teryx, our Education Partner. If $50 is cost prohibitive, you are invited to apply for a full scholarship by clicking here. How does sliding-scale pricing work? How much should I pay? It’s up to you how much you pay, but here are some things you can keep in mind when deciding what price is best for you. The average cost of a one day guided course is about $250. All the tuition payments go right back into this program so that we can run more courses and provided more full scholarships! Here’s a loose guideline to help you decide where you might fall on the sliding-scale: It can be hard to pay rent and cover other basic necessities > Apply for a scholarship!I can pay for basic necessities, but I do not have extra income for things like a climbing gym membership > Apply for a scholarship!I can pay for basic necessities and some luxury items like a climbing gym membership > $50-$75I am able to afford or save up for occasional weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > $75-$150I can afford regular weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > $150-$200I am financially comfortable and able to help support scholarships for future course participants > $200-$250If $50 is cost prohibitive, you are invited to apply for a full scholarship by clicking here. *Please also consider that income is not the same as wealth. Income is the amount of money you make. Wealth is passed down from generation to generation and usually takes the form of inheritances, land ownership, and/or earning power. We ask that you take into account not only your income but also your wealth when choosing your price point within our sliding scale. Instructor: TBD Course Description: Flash Foxy’s Intro to Outdoor Top Rope* Anchors course is great for indoor climbers looking to learn how to safely set up their own ropes outdoors. Top roping is one of the most accessible forms of climbing, and this course will give you all the tools you need to set up your own anchors for top roping (or to inspect the anchors your friends make!). We’ll cover basic outdoors skills, technical systems, and all the tips and tricks you need to have the best outdoor climbing experience possible. Learning Outcomes: Have a working knowledge of key equipment, including climbing shoes, harnesses, helmets, chalk, climbing rope, slings/cordelette, carabiners, and belay devices.Be proficient belaying a top rope climber with an assisted-braking device, including setting up to belay, taking and giving slack, and lowering a climber.Be proficient climbing up and lowering down a route, including tying-in with the figure eight follow-through and doing system checks with their belayer.Practice building and cleaning common single-pitch anchors, including top-access skills.Be knowledgeable about top roping jargon.Connect with other climbers interested in top roping.Climber Requirements: Must know how to belay someone on top rope. *Top roping is roped climbing with an anchor already established at the top of the climb. Falls are virtually inconsequential since the rope will catch you almost immediately. For more information on our refund policy, please check our Education FAQs.