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AMC BASIC ROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL
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| LEARN: Equipment care & usage -- Rope handling
-- Climbing knots -- Belaying
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| Rappelling -- Rock climbing techniques -- Self-rescue techniques
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DATES, TIMES AND PLACES FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL ARE:
Spring class 2008:
| Mar 11 |
Tuesday |
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
*Havasupai Ramada, North Mountain Park |
| Mar 13
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Thursday
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Havasupai Ramada, North
Mountain Park
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| Mar 15
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Saturday
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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TBD
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| Mar 16
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Sunday
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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TBD
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| Mar 18
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Tuesday
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Phoenix, Solid Rock Gym
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| Mar 20
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Thursday
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Phoenix, Solid Rock Gym
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| Mar 22
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Saturday
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all day
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Various times, various
places
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*North Mountain Park is located at Peoria and 7th
St, 5 miles north of Camelback on 7th St. Turn west into the park
and look for the orange traffic cones imprinted "AMC" at Havasupai
Ramada.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING FOR THE FIRST CLASS:
Dress casually; the class will be held outside, so bring warm clothes or not,
depending on the weather.
WHAT IS PROVIDED BY THE AMC:
- Technical climbing gear that will be used for the school (yours to keep):
1 belay/rappel device, 2 non-locking carabiners, 3 locking carabiners, 4 prusiks, one 5' sling
(subject to change)
- Harness and helmet provided free by the AMC for the duration of the class
if needed
- Basic climbing textbook
- Instruction through all phases of the class
- Discounts from local retailers on climbing gear
CLIMBING SHOES: Climbing shoes are needed for the weekend sessions only. The AMC rents climbing shoes,
on a first-come, first-serve basis on the second night of the class for $10 for the class.
We will discuss what to look for in a shoe on the first night.
AGE LIMITS: Students must be at least 14.
(students 14-15 must be accompanied by an older adult).
CLASS FEE: $160
REGISTRATION INFO: (The class is limited to 42
students. Reservations are highly recommended.)
- You must be a member of the AMC to register for the AMC Basic School.
The annual membership fee is $30 for an individual and $35 for a family. To join the AMC,
print out a
Membership Application Form, complete the form, and submit to the address below
along with a check payable to AMC.
- Print out a
AMC Release of Liability form. Read the entire liability form,
fill out and sign the release. Students under 18 MUST have the release and disclaimer signed by
a parent or guardian.
- Make a check payable to AMC Basic School for $160. If you are submitting a
new AMC membership form at the same time, you may combine the fees with a single check in the amount
of $190 or $195 as appropriate.
- Mail the check and the release form to: AMC Basic School, 4325 E. Desert Trumpet Rd.,
Phoenix, AZ 85044. No credit cards accepted.
- Contact Dave Cameron at 480-706-1978 or email: amcbasicschool@gmail.com for more info.
- Refund policy: $75 is a non-refundable deposit; the rest will be returned if you cancel.
If someone else can be found to take your place, the entire $160 will be refunded.
SPACE IS LIMITED - TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT
CALL: 480-706-1978 or email Dave Cameron.
Climbing is a personal choice and requires
personal responsibility. Climbing and associated activities are dangerous
and can result in injury and/or death. Climbing exposes you to
risks. Risks are not eliminated by training, or skill. By your
participation in any AMC activity or event, you accept and assume any and all
risks, including those created by negligence, connected to such activity or
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