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Crack Climbing in Red River Gorge KY

Crack Climbing Course September 1st-2nd 2011

Leading traditional Crack climb in Kentucky
Leading traditional Crack climb in Kentucky

This two day course is for those who want to learn the complete skills need to have a great outdoor adventure climbing traditional rock climbs.  Traditional rock climbs follow cracks and the Red River Gorge is a great place to learn how to climb cracks of all sizes.  This course will teach the correct jamming techniques to make hanging on easier, but also the subtle body mechanics of crack climbing.  You will learn about how to place protection, jamming techniques for fingers, hands, fists and off width cracks, and strategies to help you succeed.

Logistics

This course will run in the Red River Gorge, home to many quality crack climbs of all sizes and grades.  This course is designed to work with you climbing ability and expand your ability to lead cracks.  The ratio of the class will be low 4:1 maximum so you’ll get quality instruction.  You learning will be enhanced by a progression for learning.  Come out and enjoy a day out climbing, instruction and in the evening enjoy the famous Miguel’s pizza for dinner.

Traditional Climbing gear

Traditional Climbing gear

What you’ll learn

•    Crack climbing skills-
•    How to jam the hands and feet
•    Body position in cracks
•    Movement patterns for cracks
•    Protection
•    How to selection right protection
•    How to place stoppers, cams, tri cams and big bros
•    When to place gear
•    Strategies
•    How to identify rest positions
•    Racking protection
•    How to tape

Date 2011

September 1-2nd.  We will be meeting the morning of the 17th a 9am for introduction at Miguel’s Pizza.

Where

Kentucky Red River Gorge

Tuition
$245.00  per person minimum of three

$345.00 per person for two

This includes

  • Two days of guided instruction with AMGA Certified Instructor
  • all equipment provided
  • Dinner at Miguel’s Pizza.

Sign up by September 1th and receive $25 discount.

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