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Belay Class

Prerequisite:     12 years old (must be 14 to take test)

                Program introduces novices to the skills of Top-rope belaying with the goal of preparing them to pass the USNWC Belay Test.  12 years or older may take the class for educational purposes, but you Must be 14 to pass the belay test. 

Length:  3 hrs.  Capacity: 6 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $20.00


Family Climb

Prerequisite:     4 yrs or older to climb and adult only for belay instruction

                This Program covers the same material over 2 days as our standard belay class.  This class also provides guided climbing for kids while the parents get instruction.  

Length: 2 nights Capacity: 10 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $75.00


Climbing merit Badge

Prerequisite:     12 years old and have attended Belay Class

                This program provides an opportunity to complete each activity required for the BSA Climbing merit Badge. 

The Belay class is a prerequisite.  By Reservation Only.

Length: 4-5 hrs.  Capacity: 18 Max, 6 Min.  Cost: $45.00 


Intro to Climbing Clinic

Prerequisite:     12 years old or older

                Learn about balance, safety and basic climbing movement over rock.

Length: 2 hrs.  Capacity: 10 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $27.00


Intermediate Climbing Movement

Prerequisite:     Pass Belay Test

                Spend time with a USNWC instructor to refine your climbing skills and balance in order to climb harder grades with grace.

Length: 2 hrs.  Capacity: 6 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $35.00


Spire Team Adventure Challenge

Prerequisite:     12 years old or older

                Program provides and adventure experience on the spire with an emphasis on team work rather than instruction.  Great for corporate or youth groups.

Length: 3 hrs.  Capacity: 12 Max, 6 Min.  Cost: $40.00


Rappel 1 Class

Prerequisite:     Pass Belay Test

                An introduction into rappelling and concepts.  It provides an opportunity to do a 13 and a 25 foot rappel on back-up belay.
Length
: 3 hrs.  Capacity: 6 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $30.00


Rappel 2 Class

Prerequisite:     Pass Belay Test and Rap 1

                Program involves climbing and rappelling from the top of the spire with an emphasis on safety skills and the Prussik back-up.  Rappel from 40 ft.

Length: 3 hrs.  Capacity: 6 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $35.00


Rappel 3 Class

Prerequisite:     Pass Belay Test and Rap 2

                Program explores advanced rappelling techniques, prussic back-up review and fireman’s belay.

Length: 3 hrs.  Capacity: 6 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $40.00


Lead 1 Class

Prerequisite:     Belay Qualified and can climb comfortably at 5.10

                Program introduces lead climbing/belaying concepts and provides an opportunity to mock lead on top-rope.

Length: 3 hrs.  Capacity: 6 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $45.00 


Lead 2 Class

Prerequisite:     Belay Qualified and Lead 1

                Program builds on L1 class by giving participants a chance to lead climb with preplaced protection and more.

Length: 3 hrs.  Capacity: 6 Max, 2 Min.  Cost: $45.00

 
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Charlotte, NC 28214 
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