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Fixed Ropes Clinic
Ringwood, NJ
12 January 2003
Sponsored by 
A 5-6 hr introduction that will help the student familiarize themselves with the necessary fundamentals for fixed ropes (i.e. rappelling and ascending). The clinic is aimed to introduce rope skills to beginners and is not a certification clinic.
Event Details |
Disciplines |
- Putting on a harness
- Verbal commands during climbing
- Rappelling
- Ascending a rope using ascenders
- Self rescue during ascending and rappelling
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Date |
12 January 2003 |
Location |
Ringwood State Park, NJ |
Directions |
Take Route 287 to exit 57, follow Skyline Drive to Greenwood Lake Turnpike to West Brook Road to Snake Den Road. Follow signs to Weis Ecology Center. Parking is available at Weis Ecology Center or along Burnt Meadow Road and Glen Wild Road. |
Meeting Point |
Parking Lot of Weis Ecology Center |
Start Time |
9am |
Duration |
5-6 hrs |
Class Limit |
To preserve the integrity of instruction the course is limited to 20 students. |
Price |
NYARA Members |
$25 |
Non-members |
$40 |
Info Hotline |
(718) 442-6048 |
Clinic Contact |
Chris Ballou or Richard Raschdorf |
Gear List |
Mandatory |
- 1- Correct fitting approved climbing harness
- 1- Large locking carabineer
- 2- Daisy chains or 2- daisy chains and 20' tubular webbing
- 1- ATC rappel device (NO OTHER device is acceptable)
- 1- Climbing or bike helmet
- Small first aid kit
- Water
- Whistle
Check out the special deal on required climbing equipment available in association with NYARA at www.moosejaw.com. |
Sponsors |
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