MAS Rock Climbing Workshops

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Rock Climbing Workshops

MAS Rock Climbing Workshops are one-day instructional clinics designed as building blocks to assist you in becoming a well balanced outdoor rock climber. Intro. to Outdoor Rock Climbing Follow Lead & Multi-Pitch Climbs Top-Rope Anchors Gear & Anchor Get Back into Climbing - Traditional Lead Climbing Climber Self-Rescue Advanced Climber Self-Rescue - Privates Groups

Intro. to Outdoor Rock Climbing Workshop

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Whether you have never rock climbed before or its just been awhile, this thorough introduction to outdoor rock climbing will get you moving safely and confidently on the rock. No previous experience is required and all climbing gear included.

Skills Covered:

Proper equipment use and care
Top-rope belay skills
Commands
Outdoor rock climbing techniques (face & crack)

Another option is the Basic Rockcraft Seminar in Bear Valley which covers the same material plus an introduction to top-rope anchor construction and a lot more climbing.

Tuition:	$125*
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	3-4
Prerequisites:	none
Location:	Bear Valley
Dates	August 12*, 21, 29 September 4
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100!)

Follow Lead & Multi-Pitch Climbs

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Learn how to become a safe and efficient climbing partner. From belaying a leader, to cleaning the pitch and knowing how to safely enter and exit a belay station will ensure that you are invited back on the next climb. Become an active contributor to a successful climb!

Skills covered:

Belaying the leader
Removing protection
Belay station management
Rappelling with back-ups

Tuition:	$175*
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	2
Prerequisites:	• previous climbing experience • good belay skills (gym belay cards accepted)
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
2010 Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
Bear Valley:	June 18, July 2, August 13
South Lake Tahoe:	May 28; June 26, July 10, 23; August 7
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $150!)

Top-Rope Anchors Workshop

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Learn how to set a solid top-rope anchors using bolts, trees, and boulders. "Bombproof" anchor construction is a critical step to gaining independence for outdoor climbing. At the end of the day we will unwind on some nearby climbs. This is a great course for indoor climbers looking to venture outdoors.

Skills Covered:

"MAS EARNEST" principle of safe anchors
Solid anchor construction & evaluation
Outdoor climbing site management

Another option is the Anchoring Rockcraft Seminar in Bear Valley which covers the same material plus curriculum from the Traditional Gear Workshop & more free climbing time at two different sites.

Price:	$125*
Length:	1 day
Class size:	3-4
Time:	9 AM - 4 PM
Prerequisites:	• previous climbing experience • good belaying skills (gym belay cards accepted)
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
Locations/Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
Bear Valley:	August 14 September 4
Placerville:	TBA
Santa Cruz Mountains:	September 19 October 17
Berkeley:	August 22
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek dates only $100
** - also see the Anchoring Rockcraft Seminar

Gear & Anchor Workshop

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This course expands on the Top-Rope Anchors Workshop to include the use and evaluation of removable protection such as nuts, hexes, tri-cams, and cams. Participants will build anchor systems while receiving valuable feedback from professional instructors. Then at the end of the day enjoy some outdoor climbing. This is a great program for those preparing for traditional lead climbing.

Skills Covered:

Proper use and evaluation of traditional gear
"MAS EARNEST" Principle" of safe anchors systems
"MAS 5-Points" of solid anchors

Another option is the Anchoring Rockcraft Seminar in Bear Valley which spends two days working on general anchoring skills plus free climbing time in the High Sierra.

Tuition:	$125*
Length:	1 day
Class size:	3-4
Time:	9 AM - 4 PM
Prerequisites:	• previous climbing experience • good belaying skills (gym belay cards accepted) • Top-Rope Anchors Workshop or equivalent recommended
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
2010 Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
South Lake Tahoe:	July 1, 17 August 6
Bear Valley**:	July 4, 9, 25 August 15, 31 September 5
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100)
** - check out the Anchoring Rockcraft Seminar

Getting Back Into Climbing

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Have you experienced a hiatus from climbing? No matter the reason, this program will help you get up to speed and safely back on the rocks. A blend of "mini-clinics" on the ground and climbing on the ropes will allow the instructor to present new material and answer questions, including assesment of your climbing technique.

Skills Covered:

Climbing technique refresher (face & crack)
"MAS EARNEST" principle of safe anchors
Belay station management
Rappelling with back-ups
Body care and maintenance

Tuition:	$125*
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	3-4
Prerequisites:	• previous climbing experience
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
2010 Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
South Lake Tahoe:	May 8, 28*; June 12; July 10
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100)

Traditional Lead Climbing Workshop

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This program is taught with a low student to instructor ratio in a "hands-on" environment with plenty of personalized feedback. While lead climbing is not "safe", this workshop identifies hazards and focuses on skills and tactics to minimize risk.

Course Topics:

Lead climbing preparation, organization & strategies
Tactics and practice placing gear on lead
Fall factors and impact forces
Rope and belay management

Tuition:	$175*
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	2
Prerequisites:	• previous outdoor climbing experience • good belay skills (gym belay cards accepted)
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
2010 Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
Bear Valley:	August 21 September 12
South Lake Tahoe:	TBA
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $150)

Climber Self-Rescue Workshop

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What would you do if your climbing partner got injured at the other end of the rope? This program covers important rescue skills using standard climbing equipment. Many times a few basic skills can help prevent a mishap from becoming an epic.

Skills Covered:

Belay escape
Improvised ascending & descending devices
Lowering past a knot
Rappelling past a knot

Tuition:	$125*
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	3-4
Prerequisites:	• previous climbing experience • good belay skills (gym belay cards accepted) • Top-Rope Anchors Workshop or equivalent recommended • Traditional Gear Workshop or equivalent recommended
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:	n/a
2010 Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
Placerville:	TBA
Berkeley:	August 21
Santa Cruz Mtns:	August 22
South Lake Tahoe:	September 12
Bear Valley:	August 29 September 1*
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100)

Advanced Climber Self-Rescue Workshop

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This course expands on the material covered in the Climber Self Rescue Workshop. Additional skills such as mechanical advance and rappelling with an injured climber will be introduced, including more scenarios to help participants integrate the skills.

Skills Covered:

Review material from "Climber Self Rescue I Workshop"
Mechanical advantage systems (C-Rig, Z-Rig & 5:1)
Hands-on rescue scenarios

Tuition:	$125*
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	3-4
Prerequisites:	• previous climbing experience • good belay skills (gym belay cards accepted) • Top-Rope Anchors Workshop or equivalent recommended • Traditional Gear Workshop or equivalent recommended
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:	n/a
2010 Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
Bear Valley:
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100)

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