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 Top-Rope Anchors Follow Lead & Multi-Pitch Climbs Gear & Anchor Lead Climbing Multi-Pitch 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 time.

Tuition:	$125 (includes all gear)
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	3-6
Prerequisites:	none
Location:	Bear Valley
Dates	2010 TBA
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 proficient 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 and contributing partner to a successful climb!

Skills covered:

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

Tuition:	$175 (midweek dates only $150)
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:	TBA
South Lake Tahoe:	TBA
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100!)

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 (midweek dates only $100)
Length:	1 day
Class size:	3-6
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:	2010 TBA
South Lake Tahoe:	2010 TBA
Santa Cruz Mountains:	2010 TBA
Berkeley:	2010 TBA
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 workshop 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.

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 (midweek dates only $100)
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)
Berkeley:	TBA
Placerville:	TBA
Lovers Leap:	TBA
Bear Valley**:	TBA
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

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

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 attitudes 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:	$125 (midweek dates only $100)
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	3-4
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:	TBA
South Lake Tahoe:	TBA
Placerville:	TBA
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100)

Multi-Pitch Workshop

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Although it is a thrill to climb beyond a top-rope or single rope length, the stakes are higher, literally. Let MAS show you skills to increase your safety and efficiency on multi-pitch climbs. Particpants will be active in all aspects of the climb. Up, up and away!

Skills Covered:

Climb preparation and route finding
Anchor building including hanging belays
Rope management
Protecting the second
Rappells and retreat

Tuition:	$175 (midweek dates only $150)
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	2
Prerequisites:	• previous climbing experience • good belay skills (gym belay cards accepted) • capable of setting top-ropes (e.g. - Tope Rope Workshop) • comfortable placing trational gear (e.g. - Traditional Gear Workshop) • currently leading single pitch routes (e.g. - Lead Climbing Workshop)
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
2010 Dates:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
South Lake Tahoe:	TBA
Bear Valley:	TBA
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100)

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 full day 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
Hauling & mechanical advantage system

Tuition:	$125 (midweek dates only $100)
Length:	9 AM - 4 PM
Class size:	3-6
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)
Berkeley:	TBA
Santa Cruz Mtns:	TBA
South Lake Tahoe:	TBA
Bear Valley:	TBA
Registration :	Use our Secure Online Registration or contact the MAS office

* - midweek (only $100)

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