Rock climbing can be a fun and rewarding sport if done correctly. The following activities are being
offered to introduce people to the sport and help them learn basic techniques. No prior
experience is needed (except for Intro to Sport Climbing), just a sense of adventure.
The top roping activities will introduce basic principles of belaying,
rappeling, and climbing techniques, while the bouldering activities will help participants
gain valuable hand and feet techniques that can be applied on roped climbs. The Introduction
to Sport Climbing activity will introduce fundamental skills of leading a climb by using fixed
protection.
All activities require participants to provide their own rock shoes.
In addition, participants taking part in the top roping activities will need to provide their own
harness. For those interested in participating in the sport climbing activity, you must
have prior climbing knowledge, be able to climb 5.8 comfortably and have basic climbing
equipment.
All of the activities will be lead by John Pereira or Brian Donelan. John and Brian are AMGA Top Rope Management certified. To register or to obtain more information contact John at 508-254-8303. 6 - 8 pm, or email: rockclimbing@amcsem.org
Please keep in mind that all of the activities are tailored for beginners
and those who have prior experience will find them a bit redundant. All activities have the
possibility to be canceled due to weather or other acts of God.
Interested in Co-leading a Rock Climbing Activity? Even though the rock climbing season is officially over, the chapter is in the midst of working out the details for the 2003 season. All potential co-leaders will be required to attend a rock climbing co-leader training course in April in order to co-lead an activity.
As of September 1, 2003, all participants in AMC activities are now required to sign the AMC waiver form provided by the leader.
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Climbing Trip Guidelines  
Leadership Information
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Saturday, June 26
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Saturday, July 31
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Saturday, August 28
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Saturday, June 5
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Saturday, July 3
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Saturday, August 7
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Brian explaining the figure eight knot to Chris
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Joann belaying Michele
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David demonstrating good hand jam technique
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Activity Participation Policy
"AMC encourages involvement in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies and procedures. Our goal is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting and accessible for people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
Some AMC programs are designed for a certain age range of members or for a special activity or topic. However, any person who meets the minimum qualifications (skills, experience, fitness) established by the trip leader(s) for an activity is eligible to attend, if space is available."
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