$490-200
In this 8 hour Rock Intro Course, we cover the basic fundamental skills necessary to enjoy an outdoor climbing day. Commands, knots/hitches, belaying, lowering, rappelling and climbing movement will all be demonstrated, discussed and practiced. Not only will you learn technical and movement skills, but outdoor etiquette and principles of environmental stewardship will be presented as well.
Whether it’s your first time outside or you are looking to refresh your expertise, all abilities and experience levels are welcome. This course is held in both Golden and Boulder.
Booking Info
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due 30 days prior to your trip. If you book a trip within 30 days of the start date, full payment is required at the time of booking.
Once you have selected your trip dates, click “Check Availability”. You will receive an email confirming your trip dates and a link to purchase after completing the “check availability” form.
YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL WE HAVE CONFIRMED TRIP DATES
- Equipment overview and proper fit
- Leave No Trace Principles and Outdoor Crag Etiquette
- Basic knots appropriate for rock climbing
- Lowering/Rappelling
- Basic knots appropriate for rock climbing
- Fundamental Rock Climbing Movement Skills
- Fundamental Understanding of the Climbing System(s)
- AMGA Trained/Certified Guide
- Group Climbing Equipment
- Technical Hardware
- Technical Soft goods
- Personal Climbing Equipment
- Climbing Shoes
- Helmet
- Harness
- Food
- Transport
- Lodging
- Trip/Cancelation Insurance
- Non-technical Personal Items
- Rescue Insurance
- Park Entrance Fees (if applicable)
- Guide Gratuity
- Unforseen Cost Incurred Outside of the Control of SAI
Clothing
Bottom
Cotton or synthetic climbing pants/capri’s
Shorts for hot weather
Top
Fleece or lightweight down sweater
Lightweight wind shell
Water proof rain jacket – lightweight gore-tex or similar
Short-sleeved shirt
(Optional) Sun hoody
Head
Baseball hat – for sun protection
Hands
1 pair of lightweight leather belay gloves – hardware store versions are great
Feet
Sticky rubber approach shoes or light hiking/trail running shoes (closed toe mandatory)
Cotton or Synthetic socks
Technical Equipment
Harness – UIAA/CE rated climbing harness with belay loop and gear loops. Should be able to fit on the outside of your layers.
Helmet – UIAA/CE rated climbing helmet.
Belay/rappel device – plaquette, tube style device preferred
2 locking carabiners – large, round stock screw gate carabiners that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves
Sticky rubber rock climbing shoes
*All technical equipment will be provided by SAI, but if you have our own, it’s encouraged that you bring it.
Food
2L of water
800 -1200 calories of food – energy bars, sandwiches, fruits, etc
Personal
Backpack – 25-30L
2 Large mouth water bottles, 1L capacity each.
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Smartphone
