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Vertical World Climbing Gym
VW Climbing Gym
  • Dates: Custom, call or email for availability
  • Duration: 5 Hours
  • Level: Beginner
  • Client Ratio: 2:1
  • Cost:–$250 Per Person based on 2 people per trip
  • Included:Park fees, group climbing equipment, and guide services.
  • Not Included:Ground transportation airfare, transportation within Seattle, hotel accommodations, restaurant meals, gratuities for guides, meals while on the mountain, tents, stoves, cook kits, and all personal items

 

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Partners with Vertical World to bring Outdoor Climbing Skills to the Gym Experience! Designed for climbers ready to take their skills to the next level, this course focuses on leading bolted sport climbs outdoors. Participants learn essential techniques to lead ly, manage risk, and build confidence on the sharp end as well as learn or improve on their lead belay skills. No previous leading skills are required

What You’ll Learn:

  • Outdoor belay techniques for a lead climber 
  • Understanding the importance of rope positioning.
  • Managing rope drag
  • Fall management and mental strategies for leading.
  • How to clean sport anchors and rappel/lower.
  • Assessing bolted routes for top roping and difficulty.

 

ROCK CLIMBING EQUIPMENT LIST

Climbing Gear

  • Climbing Helmet: Lightweight
  • Rock Climbing Harness: Padded and adjustable.
  • Belay Device: Grigri and /or Tube style belay device ie BD Guide ATC
  • Cord: 6 mm, 21 feet
  • Nylon Slings: (1) 60 cm nylon sling, (1) 120 cm nylon sling
  • 4 Locking carabiners 2-Large, pear-shaped carabiners; 2- Medium pear-shaped, screw gate locking carabiners.
  • 2 Regular carabiners (e.g. Wire-gate are recommended)

Upper Body

  • Synthetic T-shirt
  • Long sleeve polypropylene shirt Lightweight, light colored for sunny days
  • Sports bra
  • 1 Pair light leather palmed gloves for warmth and rappelling
  • Shade hat or baseball cap

Backpack

  • Internal frame pack 2000 cubic inch capacity

Miscellaneous Equipment

  • Sunglasses 100% UV protection with side shields or wrap around.
  • Personal first aid repair kit Basics: moleskin/blister kit, Band-Aids, first-aid tape, ibuprofen, personal medications, and batteries etc.
  • Lip balm At least SPF 20
  • Sunscreen At least SPF 40
  • Headlamp lightweight LED
  • 2 water bottles 1 liter wide-mouth Nalgene and 1 bottle holster, or
  • Hydration bladder With drinking tube and 1 Nalgene bottle
  • Bandana
  • Hand wipes
  • Favorite snack foods (no more than 2 pounds)

Day 1-Intro to Sport Leading

  • Outdoor belay techniques for a lead climber 
  • Understanding the importance of rope positioning.
  • Managing rope drag
  • Fall management and mental strategies for leading.
  • How to clean sport anchors and rappel/lower.
  • Assessing bolted routes for difficulty.

DAY 2- Intro to Trad

  • Placing and assessing traditional protection.
  • Learn a variety of ways to build solid, multi-point trad anchors.
  • Techniques for leading trad climbs confidently.
  • Following and cleaning gear placements.
  • Gear organization and racking strategies.
WHO WILL MY GUIDE (OR GUIDES) BE?We are small company who enjoy working together in the mountains as well as highly skilled professionals who hold current Wilderness First Responder certification and are proficient in technical rescue and evacuation skills. Our guides are dedicated to the world of alpinism, many having first ascents and hold professional certifications with the AMGA in the rock, alpine, and ski disciplines. The AMGA is part of the IFMGA, which is the international body of certified mountain guides.HOW MUCH SHOULD I TIP MY GUIDES?Tipping is considered standard practice in the guiding industry. Tipping amounts vary – so $20-30 per day per person/per guide is average that works well for the guides without a serious blow to your wallet. Often 10% of the course cost is a good rule-of-thumb. If you feel that the program was exceptional or substandard the tip can reflect that.CAN I RENT EQUIPMENT FROM BCAG?No, for these trips we strongly suggest to buy your equipment due to obscenely large rental costs for trip of this length.HOW HEAVY WILL MY PACK BE?Day trips will keep your pack between 10-15 pounds max.WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY THE BALANCE OF MY TRIP?For Scheduled Domestic Courses and Climbs: Your balance is due 60 days from trip departure. Payable by check, Credit Card with service charge or Venmo.WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY TRIP? If you should decide to cancel your trip, BCAG must be notified in writing. Your trip will be cancelled from the date we receive written notice. You will be assessed a cancellation fee according to the following schedule:

90 to 31 days from trip departure – 50% of trip cost

30 days or less – 100% of trip cost

WHAT HAPPENS IF BC ADVENTURE GUIDES HAS TO CANCEL MY TRIP? 

In the rare circumstance where we need to cancel a program you can reschedule without a fee or receive a refund on your deposit. If circumstances arise that force us to cancel a program that is already in progress, we reserve the right to decide whether a refund or credit, at a prorated rate, will be issued. We are not responsible for cancellation fees or costs arising from your changed or cancelled flights, lodging, or other arrangements. We strongly recommend obtaining trip cancellation insurance from your travel agent.