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Fixed Ropes Clinic
New Paltz, NY
10-11 November 2001
A 16hr course on fixed ropes i.e. (rappelling and ascending). The clinic is aimed to introduce rope skills to beginners and let intermediate racers improve their skills. Both will be certified and receive a certificate of competency after successfully completing the entire course.
We will cover the following rope skills:
- Putting on a harness
- Basic knots for climbing
- Verbal commands during climbing
- Rappelling with and without a pack over 100 ft
- Ascending a rope using jumars with and without a pack over 100 ft
- Self rescue during ascending and rappelling
- Ascending and rappelling during darkness
Event Details |
Location |
New Paltz, NY |
Directions |
From New York Thruway, exit New Paltz, make a left at light. This is RT 299, at the forth-light, make a right. This is RT 32. You will continue for 5.7 miles and pass two metal bridges. After crossing the second bridge you will make a right on to Creeklocks Rd. The campgrounds are on the left about a half-mile up the road. |
Start time |
Report to campsite on Friday night prior to 11pm |
Prices |
All-inclusive |
$160 per person†† |
††All-inclusive price includes certificate of competency for fixed rope.
This certificate is valid for 2 years.
After expiration, the student may take a 4-hour refresher course for another valid 2-year certificate. |
Camping with gear & meal plan*
(Friday & Saturday) |
$100 per person† |
†Price includes 3 hot meals, 2 box lunches, tent site, cots, tents, sleeping bags, snacks and beverages. |
Camping without gear, including meal plan*
(Friday & Saturday) |
$80 per person |
Camping without gear or food
(Friday & Saturday) |
$20 per person |
NB: Reservations & deposit are mandatory |
*Meal Plan |
Friday night |
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Saturday |
- Hot Breakfast
- Box lunch
- Hot dinner
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Sunday |
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Park Fee |
May apply so bring some cash |
Class Limit |
To preserve the integrity of instruction the course is limited to 10 students |
Info hotline |
718 442 6048 |
Clinic contact |
Chris Ballou |
Gear List |
Mandatory Gear |
- 1 correct fitting approved climbing harness
- 4 locking carabineers
- 3 daisy chains
- 2 Jumars (Petzl Ascenders, etc)
- 1 ATC rappel device (NO OTHER Device is acceptable)
- 2 adjustable foot cord, foot tape or other, for details see: http://www.petzl.com
- 20 feet of 3/8" - 1" Tubular Webbing
- 1 Climbing Helmet
- 1 Headlamp with 8 hours of batteries
- 1 Prussik loop or at least 6 feet of 5mm accessory cord
- 1 Chem light
- Small first aid kit
- Water
- Whistle
- Race Pack with at least 30 lbs of gear inside
- Rain gear
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