Syllibus for Beginning Rock Climbing Summer Workshop

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR PROGRAM
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Beginning Rock Climbing Workshop
Detatiled Information

DATES: For specific times and dates, please see the Outdoor Program Class Schedule.

PRE-TRIP MEETING: Pre-trip meeting will be held at the Outdoor Program Office. We will discuss food, transportation, and equipment.

GENERAL ITINERARY: The workshop will leave Pocatello in the evening and travel to the City of Rocks. For the next three days, a variety of different climbs will be made on the various spires and rock formations at the City. The workshop will return to Pocatello late on the last day.

GOAL: The main goal of the workshop will be to give participants an introduction to technical rock climbing and a general knowledge of the sport so that participants will have the knowledge to:

Set up a climbing system using pre-placed bolts for top roping.
Set up a climbing system using a two-point equalizing anchor.
Belay a climbing partner.
Climb utilizing basic rock climbing techniques.
Analyze a climb in regards to safety.

COSTS: The $80 workshop fee covers transportation, climbing equipment, and instructional materials. The fee is reduced to $55 if you sign up for academic credit. These fees do not include food cost.

FOOD ARRANGEMENTS: We will buy food and cook dinners as a group using Dutch ovens. Workshop participants should plan on sharing food expenses which will run approximately $15.00 per person, in addition to the workshop fee.

HOUSING: The workshop itself will be held at the City of Rocks National Reserve, and we will be camping out. No camping equipment will be provided, but rentals are available at ISU's Wilderness Rental Center, 236-2945.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING: Group climbing and cooking equipment will be provided. Camping equipment will not be provided. It is recommended that you use your personal climbing equipment (harness, belay devise, climbing shoes) if you have it. If you have no personal climbing equipment, these items will be provided for you. Climbing shoes can be rented through the ISU Wilderness Rental Center.

RISK ASSUMPTIONS: Like any activity held outdoors, please be aware that rock climbing is very dangerous. It is impossible to list all the dangers involved in the sport. The eventualities of injuries and death are so diverse, no one can second-guess everything that can go wrong. Some possible injuries can result from being hit by rocks, falling from cliffs, receiving injuries from climbing tools, etc. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT THE DANGERS AND RISKS, PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS AND THEN MAKE A CAREFUL DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO PARTICIPATE. Participation is at your own risk.

APPLICATION TO ATTEND WORKSHOP: An application to attend the workshop has been enclosed. A $20 deposit must accompany your application to reserve a place on the workshop. Deposits are fully refundable up to 2 weeks before the workshop. After two weeks, a $10 transaction fee is retained. All workshop have limited enrollments