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 The most popular of all our courses! This 2-day course is for the motivated advanced beginner, experienced indoor gym and/or sport climber who wants to further develop sport-style with a bend toward trad climbing skills. The focus is to provide a delicate balance of anchoring skills and to improve your climbing techniques. You will be critiqued throughout the course with a focus on improving both your weak and strong points. You will also learn to bypass inappropriate and time-consuming anchor setups and to create quick, efficient setups, minimizing risk and maximizing climbing time. This will help you assess someone else's anchors you may be climbing on.
Day 1 will begin with understanding concepts of protection (ie, spring-loaded camming devices, stoppers, tri-cams, hexes) and what makes a good protection placement. The second half of the day will be spent on the rocks improving your climbing skills.
Day 2 will focus on anchor systems: equalizing with slings and cordelettes; incorporating redundancy in anchors; prevention of shock loading. The remainder of the day will again be spent on the rocks, doing top-roped climbs and a lead climb up to 5.10 (depending on students abilities). All trips are tailored to the instructor's discretion with your safety our number one priority!
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..$385.00 per person (2-Day Course) |
| ..Dates |
..See Schedule Below |
| ..Class Size |
..Minimum 2 - Maximum 4 per Instructor |
| ..Discounts |
..REI Members $10 Off / Bring-A-Friend $10 Off |
| ..Ages |
..16 and Up |
| ..Equipment |
..Included (rock shoes, harness, etc.) except daypack |
| ..Location |
..McDowell Mountains / Queen Creek / Prescott |
| ..Times |
..6:00 am - Summer / 7:30 am - Fall /Winter/Spring |
..Prerequisites
..Written Test |
..Prior rock climbing experience
..Yes |
| ..Rating |
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| ..Course Info |
..Pre-Course Info & Testing Materials will be emailed
..to participant upon course sign-up
...recommended reading for the course above:
...• How to Climb: Advanced Rock Climbing by John Long
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Our instructors are all active climbers, kayakers and backpackers.
Our staff are among the best in the Southwest.
They become full instructors after one year of rigorous training, testing and field work during which they learn ACAS's safety procedures, curriculum, process, technical standards, interpersonal/educational methods, and low impact backcountry techniques.
The majority are former instructors or graduates of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and/or Outward Bound School! Their years of climbing and teaching have made them unequalled in safety and experience. Climbing and wilderness adventures are more than our business, it's our way of life!
 To sign up for a course call or email us to check availability. If a course is open click on the On-line Application Form or go to our application and map (meeting point) site, print out both the Application (PDF), Map and Waiver. Fill out the application and fax or mail it to us (don't fax the waiver, just bring it the day of your course).
 Note: *Summer courses start at 6:00 a.m. - October thru April Intermediate courses start at 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 depending upon weather at the designated pick-up point. Call us the day before your course starts to verify start time. Bring your own snacks, lunch, water, sunblock and wear appropriate clothing. Camera (disposable), writing pad and pen are recommended.
*Summer courses - May 1 thru September 30.
 The Grand Canyon State!
In Arizona, the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World exists among lush desert landscapes, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountain peaks. From small communities to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Arizona offers travelers unique experiences packed with hospitality, adventure, and stunning sights.
 Arizona is purported to have more exposed rock than any other state in the US. We have granite, dacite, basalt, limestone, gneiss, monzonite, welded tuff, and a thousand other kinds of the hard stuff.
From the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Paradise Forks in the north, to the crags of Granite Mountain, the Superstitions, and Queen Creek, and finally south to Mount Lemmon and Cochise Stronghold, we have it all! Cracks of all sizes, wide, thin, edges, pockets, jugs, sport, trad, bouldering, big walls, no approach, big hike...whatever you're psyched about! The one thing we're a little short on in most areas is crowds, but that's a good thing.
We also have the best year 'round climbing possibilities in the country with crags at just about every elevation imaginable. Between that and the large percentage of sunny days, there ain't a whole lot more you could ask for!
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 dear staff,
This letter is to thank you for your excellent climbing instruction which I received from the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School. I sincerely felt like you were interested in teaching your classes, and that says a lot after teaching as much as you have taught. Your interest in teaching greatly enhanced my learning process. I liked the environment in which we climbed, absolutely beautiful setting, and I felt that the beauty of the area helped me to learn. Your teaching style was excellent and I hope many others can benefit from your climbing expertise.
Wishing you all the best.
Josh Crothers
Jscrox@aol.com
Depending on the season and the course, in Spring and Summer you need only bring shorts, t-shirt (backup sweatshirt), cap, daypack, running shoes and or light hiking boots, fastener if you wear glasses, sunblock, disposable camera and personal items. For Fall and Winter you need to bring loose fitting pants or lycra tights, daypack, polartec type jacket, cap, and windbreaker. Bring your lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and a daypack (we can also rent you a daypack for $5 per person per day) to keep items together. If you have your own gear (shoes, harness, atc, etc.) - bring them. There are no restroom facilities at the climbing site.
NOTE:
*Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI).
REI members must show proof of membership to receive discounts.
**Bring-A-Friend (BAF) discounts apply to weekend courses only
*Monday - Friday Course Specials - BAF and REI discounts do not apply
Articles and news stories featuring the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School have appeared in The Arizona Republic newspaper, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Frontdoors magazine, National Geographic Adventure magazine, and AAA Highroads magazine. FOX network television (Channel 10 - Phoenix) and CBS KPHO televison (Channel 5 - Phoenix).
The activities described on this web site carry a significant risk of personal injury or death. Rock climbing is inherently dangerous. The owners and staff of the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School do not recommend that anyone participate in these activities unless they seek qualified professional instruction and/or guidance, are knowledgeable about the risks involved, and are willing to personally assume all responsibility associated with those risks.
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Please call us if the dates below do not work with your schedule
july
2007 |
..intermediate – not available
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january
2008
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..intermediate – 19 & 20
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august
2007 |
..intermediate – not available
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february
2008
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..intermediate – 2 & 3
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september
2007 |
..intermediate – 15 & 16
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march
2008
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..intermediate – 8 & 9
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october
2007 |
..intermediate – 6 & 7
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april
2008
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..intermediate – 19 & 20
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november
2007 |
..intermediate – 10 & 11
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may
2008
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..intermediate – 3 & 4
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december
2007
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..intermediate – 8 & 9
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june
2008
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..intermediate – not available
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course cancellations
While it is unlikely, if the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School cancels a course due to insufficient reservations or conditions beyond our control (weather, etc.); alternate dates or refunds will be given as preferred. If you cancel within 14 days prior to your session, rescheduling your course can be expected. There are no refunds on gift certificates. If you fail to show at the designated meeting place at the appointed time you will be charged for the course - there are no exceptions. If you would like to reschedule within 48-hours of the course's starting date, you may do so. To receive a full monetary refund (minus a 20% handling fee), 14 days notice is required (expect a refund within 2 billing cycles or 60-days of your course date). You may also want to purchase travel insurance due to cancellations – click here for more information.
liability
Although we spare no effort to assure a safe program, we can assume no responsibility for your safety or loss of personal equipment. In a sport of this nature an element of risk is inherent and beyond human control. A signed release (waiver) will be required of all participants. A parent or guardian release is required for students under the age of 18. These can be obtained in advance by contacting our office or downloading from our website.
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