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| What are Group Programs? | [top] |
At MAS, 4 or more people can qualify as a "group" in which special discounts apply. All groups must designate a lead person to coordinate the trip with MAS. Group coordinators are in charge of distributing and collecting all paperwork among group members including trip logistics.
Once a date and curriculum has been outlined between MAS and the group coordinator a contract will be issued with payment schedules, final details and reservation/cancellation policies. All programs are secured by a signed contract and paid deposit.
Examples of groups include but are not limited to:
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Group programs can serve several purposes:
- simply getting a group of people recreating in the outdoors
- provide a discount on the exciting programs that MAS offers
- establish a group bonding experience (aka - "team building")
| About MAS Group Programs | [top] |
| MAS offers exciting and memorable group experiences in a supportive outdoor environment. Through the use of activities such as rock climbing, backpacking and snowshoeing MAS can provide year-round adventures at a reasonable price. Treat your friends, co-workers, or teammates to an adventure that brings smiles and impact. |  |
Each program is customized to best fit the needs, desires and budget of your group. Feel free to think outside the box and let yourself dream and aspire. It is always best to contact the MAS office as early as possible to start making arrangements well in advance.
| Team Building through Rock Climbing | [top] |
Rock climbing is inherently a team-building sport.....
Picture this......a team composed of three individuals.....a climber, a belayer and a back-up belayer. The goal is to get the climber efficiently up and down the specified route. The person tied into the rope is the climber; the person managing the rope for the climber, is the belayer; and the back-up belayer is there to respond, should the belayer lapse in control. All bases are covered.
The team first needs to learn the safety checks and belay methods before climbing. Checks and signals are done...the climber begins. Climbing up, nervously, cautiously.....the belayer says, “I've got you...don't worry”....the back-up belayer encourages the climber. Together, as a team, they get the climber to the top. An amazing adrenaline rush...but now, they have to lower him or her. Sometimes this is scarier than climbing up! The climber is successfully lowered, and the team has accomplished its goal. Now it's time to switch roles.
The rewards? Empowerment, self-esteem, accomplishment. Best of all, this experience takes you to a level deep within you that you may never have touched before. It is very primal......the survival instinct.
It doesn't matter what position you hold in the company. Rock climbing transcends the boundaries of status and hierarchy. The receptionist can belay the CEO and it doesn't matter who outranks whom. At this level, the CEO is a human being dependent on another human being. This teaches us a basic respect for each other. It creates a bond unlike any other.
What better way to practice the skills needed to build a successful team for your company than outside in the sunshine surrounded by the beautiful outdoors and healthy, active, enthusiastic people. MAS can take you here.
| Group Rates | [top]
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These rates are intended to give you a starting point to establish your goals and desires for a group program. MAS has the option to award additional discounts for program length, group history, and level of commitment with either MAS. Prices are based on each person enrolled per day.
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people |
Rock
Climbing* |
Backcountry Ski/Board |
Snowshoeing |
Hiking |
5 - 7 |
$90/day |
$90/day |
$80/day |
$75/day |
8 - 12 |
$80/day |
$80/day |
$75/day |
$70/day |
13 - 18 |
$70/day |
n/a |
$50/day |
$50/day |
19 - 24 |
$60/day |
n/a |
$45/day |
$40/day |
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