Autumn 2009, Winter/Spring 2010

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"Get Me On the Wall" Introduction to Climbing                                              Learn basic skills needed to get started indoor rock climbing:

• Indoor Climbing Method
• Common Climbing Terms
• Climbing Etiquette
• Safety Checks
• Basic Climbing Techniques

What to expect: 30 minutes of instructional information with additional time for practicing new skills; information appropriate for adults and youth 12 or older

Offered:                                                                                                Saturdays December 5, December 19, January 9, January 30, February 20, March 13, April 3, April 24, May 15, June 5                                              from 2:00-4:00pm.

$25 for Sunset Athletic Club members; $35 for non-members                    Rental gear included

Participation limited to 8 - Sign up at the service desk now

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Kids Climb
Climbing basics taught in a kid-friendly format:

• Climbing systems and procedures
• Terms and Safety Checks
• Rules for Safety and Fun

Offered:                                                                                    Saturdays January 2, February 6, March 6, April 10, May 8, May 29             from 2:00-4:00pm.

$25 for Sunset Athletic Club members; $35 for non-members
Rental gear included

Participation limited to 10 – Sign up at the service desk now

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Belay Basics
Learn to belay. Information, skills and practice for new belayers:

• Belay Methods                                            
• Safety Checks
• Climbing Terms
• Practical Tips

Offered:                                                                                                  Saturdays December 12, January 16, February 13, March 20, April 17, May 22, June 12                                                                                             from 2:00-4:00pm.

Prerequisite: “Get Me On The Wall” introductory course or approval from Sunset Athletic Club Rock Climbing Staff. 

$25 for Sunset Athletic Club members; $35 for non-members
Rental gear included

Participation limited to 8 – Sign up at the service desk now

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Climbing Technique
Learn techniques to improve climbing:

• Footwork                                                                              
• Body positioning
• Energy conservation                       
• Training tips

Offered:                                                                                           Saturdays January 23, March 27                                                            from 2:00-4:00pm.

$25 for Sunset Athletic Club members; $35 for non-members
Rental gear included

Participation limited to 8 – Sign up at the service desk now

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Lead Climbing
Basic preparation for indoor lead climbing:

• Lead Belaying                                 
• Clipping
• Falling                                              
• Training Techniques           
• Mental Preparation

Additional Information: Must be 18 or have permission from parent or guardian and Sunset Athletic Club Rock Climbing Staff. Must be proficient 5.9 climber or better.

Bring: Climbing rope, harness, climbing helmet, climbing shoes, belay partner

Offered:                                                                                                  Saturdays February 27, May 1                                                               from 2:00-5:00pm.

$40 for Sunset Athletic Club members; $55 for non-members

Participation limited to 6 – Sign up at the service desk now. 

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Individual Climbing Instruction
One-on-one or small group instruction with private use of the rock climbing wall for improved climbing and fitness.

Enhance your climbing and learn the tricks of the trade:

• Hand and foot placement
• Energy conservation
• Climbing technique

Develop your climbing and your fitness with sport-specific training:

• Strength
• Flexibility
• Anaerobic training
• Muscular endurance

Scheduled as convenient for each individual or group, one-hour sessions, rental gear included:

$25 per session for 1 climber, $90 for a package of 4 sessions; $40 per session for 2 climbers, $140 for a package of 4 sessions; $60 per session for 3 or more climbers (5 max.), $210 for a package of 4 sessions

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Sunset Athletic Club    13939 NW Cornell Rd.    Portland, OR    97229    phone: (503) 645-3535    fax: (503) 645-8259     info@sunsetrockclimbing.com