Trad-Mental Camp_2010-04-09
“Hands down, this camp was the best thing I have done for my climbing! Thanks again.” John Farrell, Phoenix, AZ
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This course is geared toward aspiring trad leaders who want to learn how to lead trad routes without being paralyzed by the fear of falling. After the weekend you’ll climb stronger, smarter, safer and more efficiently, and you’ll have the skills you need for leading traditional routes, through the application of the Warriors Way material.
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- Sept 17-19, 2010, New River Gorge, WV
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You’ll learn or improve the following skills:
- Place and assess trad lead protection
- Build belay anchors
- Lead traditional routes safely and efficiently
- Take practice falls on your gear to develop confidence in your gear placements
- Crack climbing technique on cracks of all sizes from finger cracks to offwidths
- Effective risk assessment allowing you to take appropriate risks
- Improve self awareness, effective resting skills, deliberate decision-making, improving commitment, increasing climbing momentum, and improved problem-solving skills
- Improve safety awareness
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Pre-requisites:
- Able to lead 5.8 sport, or top-rope 5.9 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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Instructors:
Arno Ilgner and Elaina Arenz-Smith
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Investment:
This Trad Camp is reasonably priced at $425 for 3 days of instruction in an intimate group setting. Check our Discounts on Training for discounts on these camps.
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Registration:
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
Tags: elaina smith, mental, new river gorge, trad
