New River Gorge_FC_2012-10

Falling and Commitment Camp at New River Gorge, West Virginia, October 12-14, taught by Warrior’s Way Certified Trainer Elaina Smith.
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Sponsored by New River Mountain Guides
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Description: This 3-day camp addresses falling directly to help improve commitment. We do progressive falling practice on day one. On day two, we do movement, breathing, resting, and body/mind awareness exercises. On day three, we apply everything to a goal route. You’ll leave understanding how to take appropriate risk and how to commit to those risks.
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You’ll learn:

• How to give a dynamic (cushioned) belay
• How to fall safely
• Advanced falling techniques, such as falling while committing
• Better mental awareness by learning the mind’s limitations
• Better body awareness by learning how to trust it
• To distinguish between no-fall and yes-fall zones
• To make appropriate risk decisions
• To rest efficiently
• To develop flow and momentum
• To deal with climbing stress
• To improve problem-solving skills
• Reduce fear, and more

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Pre-requisites:

• Able to toprope 5.8 in a gym with no falls
• Climb indoors/outdoors at least 1-2 times per week
• At least 6 months of continuous climbing experience within the last year

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Instructor: Elaina Smith
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Investment: $469, Space limited to 6 participants.
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Registration:
When/Where: October 12-14, 2012 at New River Gorge, WV
How: Call New River Mountain Guides at 800-732-5462
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Please call or email us for other questions you may have.
Elaina: 800-732-5462, info@newriverclimbing.com
Arno: 615-406-3404, arno@warriorsway.com
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Student Comments

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“The FC Camp taught me how to deal with anxiety while leading to allow lead climbing to be enjoyable again. It taught me a process to deal with and handle the panic rather than letting it overwhelm me.”

–Saeah

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“Confidence breakthrough! I can now separate climbing and resting while managing fear and stress productively.”

–Spencer

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“Taking this class helped me reset how I approach a lead climb especially ones above my grade. I feel much more confident in both my ability to climb and to fall safely, which will help me push beyond my current comfort zone.”

–Vanessa

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