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Rock Climbing for ASRC Alumni
 
Ride the Ropes
Reserve a "ride" on our ropes during one of the regularly scheduled Intro Day 2 lessons.
This informal instruction offers ASRC alumni a great opportunity to practice techniques and gain more experience under the supervision and guidance of our professional instructors.
8 hours of climbing: All technical equipment included.
Cost: $55 Now! $45 per person
Call for Availability:
Location: Great Falls Park, VA.
Prices include all the necessary technical equipment.
5 to 1 client to instructor ratio.
 
Tuesday Night Clinics
Adventure School Rock Climbing (ASRC) will be holding a climbing clinic every Tuesday evening from 4:30pm to dark at Carderock Park MD.
This weekly clinic will be open to all ASRC alumni and is the perfect way to hone your skills and meet other climbers. If you own your own equipment you are encouraged to bring it.

Every week we will be highlighting a specific discipline or technique to help further your knowledge and skill.

If you have already completed the Anchors Course come out early and get more practice!

You must RSVP prior to showing up.
703-932-9700 or adventure@adventureschool.com
Cost: $10 if you have your own gear
$20 if you need to rent shoes, harness and helmet
Location: Carderock Park, MD.
 
Comprehensive Rappelling
This five hour course covers:

1. Review of knots - figure eight on a bite, threaded figure eight, double fisherman's, ringbend, bowline

2. Setting Up Rappel Stations - fixed line and retrievable rappels, pulling the rope

3. Use of The Figure Eight and Belay Rappel Device

4. Auto Block Backup - and other methods of safely backing up

5. Rappelling With a Pack

6. Spidered Rappel Technique

7. Getting on Rappel From a Top Rope - getting over the edge

Cost: $55 per person
Location: Great Falls, VA.
5 to 1 client to instructor ratio.

Required equipment:
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Belay Rappel Device
  • 4 Locking Bineers
  • 2 X 24" Runners
  • 21' Cordelette
  • Day Pack
  • Rap Gloves Optional
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