Raleigh Parks Climbing


Thursday, January 29, 2009

Introduction to Climbing

Designed for beginners, this class will provide a basic foundation for getting started in climbing. This course will introduce participants to the use and care of climbing equipment, how to tie climbing knots as well as teach you how to manage the most basic rope system known as belaying. Join the Adventure Staff for a challenging evening of indoor rock climbing at one of the Triangle's modern rock gyms, The Vertical Edge. With over 8500 square feet of wall space and 60 routes available, The Vertical Edge provides the perfect learning environment. Adventure staff will focus on teaching concepts associated with belaying and will provide adequate practice to hone it into an acquired skill. By the end of the class participants will be ready to take any climbing center belay test, which is a requirement to utilize indoor climbing facilities. Equipment, instruction, transportation, and plenty of climbing opportunities will be provided. Participants ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Intermediate Rock Climbing

Build off the basics and further your knowledge of climbing techniques, route finding, and various types of climbing. Just as there are several types of rock there are several different types of climbs you may face. Find out what they are and how to handle each in our new intermediate class at Pilot Mountain. Pilot's name comes from Native Americans who used it as the "Great Guide" or Pilot when traveling. In more recent times Pilot has be come one of the premier climbing areas in North Carolina due to it's accessibility, variety of climbs and expansive views of the surrounding area. Our experienced staff will set up climbs that are suited for a novice group of climbers, so be prepared for a full day of muscle burn and fun! Equipment, instruction, and transportation are provided Minimum age is 12 and ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Quick Start Climbing

Are you ready to get out there and get climbing? If so, Quick Start Climbing is for you. Offering the best of both worlds, our new program combines the intro and intermediate rock climbing programs. Our goal is to provide you with as many climbing opportunities and as much contructive coaching as possible. We have not cut any corners or sacrificed the curriculum in any way. The only thing we have gotten rid of is the wait between courses!

Top Rope Anchors Course

Whether you want to start setting up your own climbs or are just interested in learning more about the climbing system that keeps you off the ground, the Top Rope Anchors Course is for you. This course will cover topics such as cliff site management, selecting natural anchors as well as constructing and evaluating anchor systems. Get hands on experience building anchors with feedback and guidance from professionals at Raleigh Parks and Recreation. This program is a must for anyone who longs to become an independent climber.


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