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Advanced Rock Climbing Instruction
 
Top Rope Anchors Course
Gear Pile Upon your completion of any ASRC Intro Class, this Anchors course is the next step in becoming a responsible, self-sufficient climber.
This eight hour program covers the proper techniques and procedures involved in competently setting up top rope anchors and rappel systems using natural anchor points.
You learn advanced knots and receive "hands on" experience building and evaluating top rope anchor and rappel systems using natural anchor points.
You will climb and rappel on systems designed and set by the class.

Building "bomb proof" anchors forms the basis for personal safety and self-reliant climbing.
Mandatory Gear List:
· Climbing Harness
· Belay Device
· 1 locking HMS
     carabiner
· 2 locking carabiners
· 21' 7mm accessory
     cord
· 1 Prussik loop
     (6' of 6mm cord)
· Day Pack
 Cost: $98 per person
Dates:
April 18
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 22
September 26
October 16
  Location: Carderock and Great Falls locations.
Prices include all technical equipment except for what is on the mandatory list above.
6 to 1 client to instructor ratio.
 
Intro to Lead Climbing
Looking Glass The foundation of technical lead climbing is each climber's ability to set solid, safe protection.
We want you to experience the exhilaration of being on "the sharp end" of a rope with the confidence and knowledge gained from our lead climbing seminar.

This intensive 2 day course is designed to introduce lead climbing to individuals with proficient top-roping anchor skills.
We discuss and practice setting a variety of passive and active protection. Students design multi-directional anchors, belay stations, and work on climber communication, as well as other traditional free climbing skills.
As desire and ability allows, you have opportunities to practice leading (with the safety of a top-rope) before attempting more advanced climbs.

Proper instruction in lead climbing is essential for confidence and climber safety.
ASRC prepares you for a lifetime of summits.
Cost: $250 per person
Dates:
May - TBA
August - TBA
Location: Great Falls and various other locations.
 
Adventure Schools Rock Climbing Outings
Annapolis Rocks Our outings offer a great way to meet other local climbers while experiencing new clibing areas, honing your technique and anchor skills.
ASRC outings will take you to some of the most beautiful, least climbed areas near our nation's capitol.
We provide transportation to the site and all the necessary technical equipment.
Cost: Day trips $110 · Weekend trips $198
Dates and Locations:
April - TBA
May - TBA
June 27 - Annapolis Rocks MD.
July 19 - TBA
August - TBA
September 4 - Annapolis Rocks MD.
October 17 - Crescent Rocks VA.