Outdoor Guiding

Are you ready to get out on some rock? Come outside for a day of climbing with CRG!

 Climbing Day Trip Cost:$75 for members, $90 for non-members

Upcoming trips for 2012

Saturday May 5th (Climbing Day Trip Hammond Pond/or Crow Hill)

Saturday June 2nd (Crow Hill)

Climbing Day Trip Time: 8:30am-3pm     We will meet at CRG in Worcester. Waivers will be signed at the gym (anyone under 18yrs will need a waiver signed by a legal parent or guardian), and we will pick up any rental harnesses and shoes that may be needed at this time.

Description: Our trips are designed to introduce you to local outdoor climbing.  The experience includes a full day of top rope climbing at one of the local crags of  Massachusetts.  The objective of the day is to get some wind blowing through your hair, sweat beading from your forhead, and your hands on some real rock. Hiking is typically required to these areas so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.

 

Anchor Building Course: $90/member $105/non-members

Upcoming Trips for 2012

Saturday June 15th, 16th (Anchor Building Course)

Anchor Building Course Time: Day 1-  5:30pm-7:30pm (Will be held at CRG)     Day 2- 8:30am-3pm (Meet at CRG and then leave for outside location)

Description: The Anchor Building Course will teach the basics of anchor materials, building, and safety. The first day will take place at the gym and will consist of anchor materials and knots. On the second day, we will go out to a local crag and practice setting up natural, bolted, and a brief overview on artificial anchors. This course is designed for anyone looking to build safe top-rope anchors in simple terrain where the belayer will belay from the bottom of the cliff, as well as for the indoor sport climber that wants to know what a safe anchor entails when they get to the top of an outdoor route.

 

*Locations may be changed. Rain days will be re-scheduled.

*Outdoor Central Rock Gym Waiver must be signed by all participants. If under the age of 18 it must be signed by a legal parent or guardian.

Please bring a backpack with at least 2 liters of water per person and a lunch or several snacks. Also, remember to pack extra sunblock, clothing and shoes anything else you need to be comfortable outdoors all day.

Instructors: CRG outdoor guides are Single Pitch Instructors certified by the American Mountain Guide Association (www.AMGA.com)

Equipment: All gear will be provided for you. This includes a harness, climbing shoes, a chalk bag, a belay device and a helmet.

Prerequisites: None. All abilities can participate. If you don’t know how to belay it’s no problem, we can teach you or you can just climb! If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a trip, please give us a call. Must pay in full at the time of signing up. Must be 16yrs or older for Anchor Building Course.

 

Elena Kangas (Central Rock – Worcester) 508-852-7625

email: elena@centralrockgym.com