Rock School - Spring 2018

: Kramer & Matthew at SmithDates

    • Indoor Session - Monday, April 23th, 6-9pm. Location TBA.

    • Outdoor sessions 1 & 2 - Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, 8am to 4pm. John C. Shields Park (aka, Minnehaha), 5625 E Upriver Drive, Spokane, WA.

    • Outdoor Session 3 - Saturday, May 5, 8am to 4pm. Q'melin Park, Post Falls, ID.
    • Outdoor Session 4 - Saturday, May 12, 8am to 4pm. Q'melin Park, Post Falls, ID.

  • Cost - $75

  • Course Directors -  Corlie Nelson, Matthew Inman

    Rock School is designed to teach the basics of rock climbing including:
    • how to tie in to a climbing rope
    • proper belay technique
    • safe climbing practice, such as "buddy checks"
    • climbing technique
    • rappelling
    • use of established anchors to set up a top rope system
    The $75 course fee will be billed upon acceptance to the course.  The course is limited to 14 participants.  Participants must be 15 or older and those under 18 must submit written parental approval.  All participants must be members of the Spokane Mountaineers. Join now if you are not a member already!

     

    Application Process

    The application link below will take you to a form. Please fill this out carefully and completely. 

    You will be notified of the status of your application the week of April 16th at the latest. If you have been accepted to Rock School, the email you receive will contain a PayPal link. This link will enable you to pay the $75 course tuition via a credit card or personal PayPal account. Payment is due within five business days of the email notification. Thank you!