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Rock Climbing School
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General Information
The ECP Rock Climbing School is held once every year in
the spring, mid-April through mid-May. It is for the beginner
climber and focuses on equipment, development of basic skills, and
rigging for “top roping”-style climbing. No prior experience
or equipment is necessary.
- Teaching takes place through both classroom and outdoor
sessions (schedule below)
- You must be a member of the ECP to participate (the annual
club membership cost is $20 – Individual)
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- School cost is $100 - this covers your training
manual, some basic equipment that is yours to keep and the use
of club equipment.
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Applying to Rock Climbing School
- First, check the list of class dates below
to make sure you can attend every session. There are no make-up
sessions.
- Mail your completed 2010 Application form with a check for $100
made payable to the EXPLORERS CLUB OF PITTSBURGH to 1545 Butler
Road, Springdale PA 15144 before the application deadline,
which is Thursday March 11, 2010.
The March 11 application deadline is also the date of the March
ECP General Meeting (which starts 7:30 PM in Botany Hall, Phipps
Conservatory). Completed applications with checks will be accepted
at the meeting.
Class size is limited, with preference given to participatory
Explorers Club members who turn in applications on or before the
deadline of March 11, 2010. After the class is filled,
uncashed checks are mailed to waitlisted
applicants.
For further information, contact the School Co-Directors at : ECPRockSchoolDirector@gmail.com
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2010 Schedule
IMPORTANT! Be sure you can attend all the sessions before
submitting your application. There are no make-up sessions.
Classes start at 7:30 pm and are approximately 2 hours in length.
Outings start at 9am. Carpools departing from various locations
are organized for most outings by students and/or instructors.
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Date
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Location
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Kickoff Meeting 7-9 PM
Pick
up equipment and course materials, meet-and-greet.
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April
15
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John
Zolko’s House, Murrysville
(directions will be e-mailed to you)
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Class
1
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April
20
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Fox
Chapel High
School
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Outing
1
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April
24
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Cooper
Rocks, WV-Rock City
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Class
2
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April
27
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Fox
Chapel High
School
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Outing
2
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May
1
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Roof
Rocks, WV
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Class
3
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May
4
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Fox
Chapel High
School
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Outing
3
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May
8
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McConnell's
Mill, PA
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Class
4
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May
11
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Fox
Chapel High
School
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Outing
4
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May
15 -16 (Sat-Sun)
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White
Rocks, PA
Camping
overnight location TBD - minimal cost shared per
student
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Outing
5: Special Topics (clipping through, etc.) in preparation
for the post-graduation trip to Seneca Rocks
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June
5
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Coopers
Rocks, WV-Sunset Rocks
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Post-graduation
Trip
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June
18-20
(Fri-Sun)
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Seneca Rocks, WV.
Camping at Princess Snowbird - individuals responsible for
camping fee
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