Presented by Arc’teryx
Dates: Saturday 5/18 - Sunday 5/19
Location: Shawangunk Ridge (aka the Gunks) in New Paltz, NY.
Climber Requirements: None! Beginners welcome!
Course Description: Flash Foxy’s Intro to Outdoor Top Roping* + Anchors course is great for everyone from first-timers to experienced indoor climbers. Top roping is one of the most accessible forms of climbing, and this course will give you all the tools you need to build your own anchors and climb on them! We’ll cover basic outdoor skills, technical systems, and all the tips and tricks you need to have the best outdoor climbing experience possible.
Learning Outcomes:
Have a working knowledge of key equipment, including climbing shoes, harnesses, helmets, chalk, climbing rope, slings/cordelette, carabiners, and belay devices.
Experience and participate in common practices, including stretching, warming up, reading a route, and working a route.
Be proficient in belaying a top-rope climber with an assisted braking device, including setting up to belay, taking and giving slack, and lowering a climber.
Be proficient in climbing up and lowering down a route, including tying in with the figure eight follow-through and doing system checks with their belayer.
Practice building and cleaning common single-pitch anchors.
Practice and receive coaching on basic and intermediate climbing movements.
Be knowledgeable about top-roping jargon.
Connect with other climbers interested in top-roping.
*Top roping is roped climbing with an anchor already established at the top of the climb. Falls are virtually inconsequential since the rope will catch you almost immediately.
Instructors: Lizzy Redlich (she/they) + Hann Smiley (they/them)
Guide Service Partner: Rise Outside
Cost: We are thrilled to be able to offer a sliding scale of $50-$400 for our two-day clinics thanks to Arc’teryx, our Education Partner. If $50 is cost prohibitive, you are invited to apply for a full scholarship by clicking here. You can also register directly for a scholarship ticket for $0-$50 through this page for all courses taking place at Minnewaska State Park.
How does sliding-scale pricing work? How much should I pay?
It’s up to you how much you pay, but here are some things you can keep in mind when deciding what price is best for you. The average cost of a 2-day guided course is about $350. All the tuition payments go right back into this program so that we can run more courses and provided more full scholarships!
Here’s a loose guideline to help you decide where you might fall on the sliding-scale:
It can be hard to pay rent and cover other basic necessities > Apply for a scholarship!
I can pay for basic necessities, but I do not have extra income for things like a climbing gym membership > Apply for a scholarship!
I can pay for basic necessities and some luxury items like a climbing gym membership > $50-$100
I am able to afford or save up for occasional weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > $100-$200
I can afford regular weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > $200-$300
I am financially comfortable and able to help support scholarships for future course participants > $300-$400
*Please also consider that income is not the same as wealth. Income is the amount of money you make. Wealth is passed down from generation to generation and usually takes the form of inheritances, land ownership, and/or earning power. We ask that you take into account not only your income but also your wealth when choosing your price point within our sliding scale.