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| ©2007 Vermont Adventure Tours |
| 223 Woodstock Ave, Rutland Vermont, 05701 l Voice 802.773.3343 l Fax 802.773.4509 |
Rock 101: The first step in learning how to rock climb. This course
teaches participants the fundamental skills needed to participate in
top rope climbing. Students will learn how to tie into the climbing rope,
how to belay another climber on top rope, how to properly anchor
themselves while belaying, and basic climbing technique such as
footwork and balance. Climbing safety will constantly be stressed
during this course.
Rock 201: The next step in improving your climbing skills and technical
knowledge. Students will learn to build top rope anchors using
natural protection: i.e., trees, boulders, and natural features of the
rock. Artificial protection placement will also be addressed in the
course. Students will also explore rappelling methods. After
completing Rock 201, successful students should be competent
climbing on their own on single pitch top rope sites.
(Rock 201 is a two-three day course)
Rock 301: This course educates students on proper methods of
seconding a leader, removing and re-racking protection, transitions
at hanging/multi-pitch anchors, and multi-pitch rappelling.
*Prerequisite of Rock 201 or the equivalent required.
Rock 401: An advanced climbing course designed to teach students in the use of artificial
protection to build anchors and protect the leader. This course can be taken in a 2-3 day format.
Upon completion of this course students should be comfortable leading multi-pitch rock climbs
within their ability level. Discipline and efficiency will be stressed during this course.
*Prerequisite of Rock 301 or the equivalent required.
Climbing Technique and Movement on Rock: This course addresses physical movement,
balance, equipment, and technique on both crack and face climbs of all angles. Minimal
technical rope skills are involved in this course, allowing students to focus on improving their
climbing technique. Rates are the same as for private guiding. The student to instructor ratio is
kept low (3:1) to allow time to be focused on your individual skills.
Self-Rescue Technique: This course breaks the complex, confusing system of self-rescue down
into five categories: Escaping the belay, load transfers, lowering systems, raising systems, and
miscellaneous skills such as knot passes. Even gym climbers can benefit from these skills.
Many climbers do not value these self rescue skills, brushing them off in hopes they will
improvise something they once saw in a book. We feel very strongly that these are invaluable
skills that every climber, top roper and leaders alike should master and practice on a regular
basis. Rates are the same as for private guiding. We suggest you take this course in one to
three days, depending on your level of experience and knowledge. (We will evaluate your skills
on the first day). We will ensure you have a low (2:1) student to instructor ratio.
Adventure Racing Rope Skills Clinic: Most adventure races have slightly different requirements,
so this course is designed around your needs and requirements. The standard clinic is a full
day, and consists of rappelling over varied terrain (overhangs, vertical faces, slabs), ascending
a fixed rope on varied terrain, knot passes, and some self-rescue. We will practice the skills
enough to have you moving confidently and efficiently. The rates are the same as for private
guiding. We will ensure you have a low (3:1) student to instruction ratio. Click here for
information on our personal certifications and credentials. Shorter versions of this course, as
well as skills checks are also available upon request.
teaches participants the fundamental skills needed to participate in
top rope climbing. Students will learn how to tie into the climbing rope,
how to belay another climber on top rope, how to properly anchor
themselves while belaying, and basic climbing technique such as
footwork and balance. Climbing safety will constantly be stressed
during this course.
Rock 201: The next step in improving your climbing skills and technical
knowledge. Students will learn to build top rope anchors using
natural protection: i.e., trees, boulders, and natural features of the
rock. Artificial protection placement will also be addressed in the
course. Students will also explore rappelling methods. After
completing Rock 201, successful students should be competent
climbing on their own on single pitch top rope sites.
(Rock 201 is a two-three day course)
Rock 301: This course educates students on proper methods of
seconding a leader, removing and re-racking protection, transitions
at hanging/multi-pitch anchors, and multi-pitch rappelling.
*Prerequisite of Rock 201 or the equivalent required.
Rock 401: An advanced climbing course designed to teach students in the use of artificial
protection to build anchors and protect the leader. This course can be taken in a 2-3 day format.
Upon completion of this course students should be comfortable leading multi-pitch rock climbs
within their ability level. Discipline and efficiency will be stressed during this course.
*Prerequisite of Rock 301 or the equivalent required.
Climbing Technique and Movement on Rock: This course addresses physical movement,
balance, equipment, and technique on both crack and face climbs of all angles. Minimal
technical rope skills are involved in this course, allowing students to focus on improving their
climbing technique. Rates are the same as for private guiding. The student to instructor ratio is
kept low (3:1) to allow time to be focused on your individual skills.
Self-Rescue Technique: This course breaks the complex, confusing system of self-rescue down
into five categories: Escaping the belay, load transfers, lowering systems, raising systems, and
miscellaneous skills such as knot passes. Even gym climbers can benefit from these skills.
Many climbers do not value these self rescue skills, brushing them off in hopes they will
improvise something they once saw in a book. We feel very strongly that these are invaluable
skills that every climber, top roper and leaders alike should master and practice on a regular
basis. Rates are the same as for private guiding. We suggest you take this course in one to
three days, depending on your level of experience and knowledge. (We will evaluate your skills
on the first day). We will ensure you have a low (2:1) student to instructor ratio.
Adventure Racing Rope Skills Clinic: Most adventure races have slightly different requirements,
so this course is designed around your needs and requirements. The standard clinic is a full
day, and consists of rappelling over varied terrain (overhangs, vertical faces, slabs), ascending
a fixed rope on varied terrain, knot passes, and some self-rescue. We will practice the skills
enough to have you moving confidently and efficiently. The rates are the same as for private
guiding. We will ensure you have a low (3:1) student to instruction ratio. Click here for
information on our personal certifications and credentials. Shorter versions of this course, as
well as skills checks are also available upon request.
Rock Climbing:
| The route 'Monkey Hang' at Deer's Leap |
Private Guiding:
Vermont Adventure Tours offers private guided rock climbing trips in Vermont, New York, and
New Hampshire. Meet at our facility in the morning, get setup with equipment, and head out for
an unforgettable day with your guide. Choose from a course listed above, or customize a day
with your guide. Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to make a reservation. Private
guiding is scheduled 7 days a week.
Private Guiding Rates:
Vermont Adventure Tours offers private guided rock climbing trips in Vermont, New York, and
New Hampshire. Meet at our facility in the morning, get setup with equipment, and head out for
an unforgettable day with your guide. Choose from a course listed above, or customize a day
with your guide. Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to make a reservation. Private
guiding is scheduled 7 days a week.
Private Guiding Rates:
|
Group Climbing Programs*:
When top roping, the rope runs from the climber, up
to an anchor at the top of the cliff, and back down to
the belayer (safety person holding the rope). The
belayer keeps the rope taught while you climb. This
way, if you slip, you never fall more then a few inches.
Top Roping is a great way to safety and confidently
learn the skills to get you to the top.
Harness, Helmet, and Climbing shoes are included.
We will keep the student to guide ratio no larger than
5:1. Groups are limited to 10 in size, call for larger
groups. Please call at least a week in advance to
book your group.
*"Groups" are limited to school, church, scouting, or other non-profit groups. All other groups, please see
private guiding prices, listed above.
Group Rates:
When top roping, the rope runs from the climber, up
to an anchor at the top of the cliff, and back down to
the belayer (safety person holding the rope). The
belayer keeps the rope taught while you climb. This
way, if you slip, you never fall more then a few inches.
Top Roping is a great way to safety and confidently
learn the skills to get you to the top.
Harness, Helmet, and Climbing shoes are included.
We will keep the student to guide ratio no larger than
5:1. Groups are limited to 10 in size, call for larger
groups. Please call at least a week in advance to
book your group.
*"Groups" are limited to school, church, scouting, or other non-profit groups. All other groups, please see
private guiding prices, listed above.
Group Rates:
| Rock Climbing Courses: |
| Climbing is fun and great for beginners at our local crag, Deer's Leap! |
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Top Rope Anchors Clinic:
This course is designed for gym climbers or climbers with a limited
knowledge of anchoring. The course will cover top rope set up using
natural and fixed protection, rappelling, belaying, knots, and site
considerations. Upon successful completion of the course,
participants will be proficient in climbing single pitch top roped climbs
on their own (with a partner). Please Contact Us regarding more
information on the course.
Anchor Clinic Rates:
This course is designed for gym climbers or climbers with a limited
knowledge of anchoring. The course will cover top rope set up using
natural and fixed protection, rappelling, belaying, knots, and site
considerations. Upon successful completion of the course,
participants will be proficient in climbing single pitch top roped climbs
on their own (with a partner). Please Contact Us regarding more
information on the course.
Anchor Clinic Rates:
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| Learn to use anchors, rope management techniques, and much more by our highly skilled and certified guides! |
Scout Merit Badge Training:
The Climbing Merit Badge program is a ten hour program. All the requirements for the merit badge
are completed along with an introduction to top-roping and basic top rope setup. The first four
hours are based out of the indoor rock-climbing center. This time covers equipment care and use,
harness choice, basic knots, and top-rope setup. Scouts usually finish by climbing indoors, and
some groups opt for the overnight (at an additional cost). The next six hours (may be scheduled at a
later date), focuses on OUTDOOR rappelling and rock-climbing. We will meet at the climbing center
and travel to an outdoor location for the remainder of the day to rappel and climb. Please call at
least a week in advance to book programs, minimum group size of 5 scouts and maximum of 10
scouts.
(Please Contact Us for larger groups).
Merit Badge Rates:
The Climbing Merit Badge program is a ten hour program. All the requirements for the merit badge
are completed along with an introduction to top-roping and basic top rope setup. The first four
hours are based out of the indoor rock-climbing center. This time covers equipment care and use,
harness choice, basic knots, and top-rope setup. Scouts usually finish by climbing indoors, and
some groups opt for the overnight (at an additional cost). The next six hours (may be scheduled at a
later date), focuses on OUTDOOR rappelling and rock-climbing. We will meet at the climbing center
and travel to an outdoor location for the remainder of the day to rappel and climb. Please call at
least a week in advance to book programs, minimum group size of 5 scouts and maximum of 10
scouts.
(Please Contact Us for larger groups).
Merit Badge Rates:
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| For More Information on Our Open Enrollment Rock Climbing Courses CLICK HERE! |
| All adventure related activities involve risk. We take every step possible to minimize those risks. Our instructors are highly trained professionals, certified in Wilderness First Aid and technical skills. Even so, accidents that result in injury or death are possible. Please be informed of these risks by reading our liability waiver. Even if you don't go with us, please seek qualified instruction. |
| A Word About the Dangers of Adventure Activities: |