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Rock climbing is a sport that works the mind as well as the entire body. Five
Rivers MetroParks and its recreation department, Five Rivers Outdoors, have partnered
with both local climbing gyms and area parks to produce programs that help build
a climbing community in the
Miami Valley
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
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11/22
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Intro to Rock Climbing
Earn your belay certification while receiving an introduction to rock climbing. Class will cover the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot tying, rope handling, climbing safety and communication. For more information or to register, please call Five Rivers Outdoors at (937) 277-4374. You must be registered by the Monday prior to the class scheduled.
| Off Site | All ages | $30.00 |  |
| Sat |
11/22
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Intro to Rappelling
Learn to rappel! This class will cover the basics of rappelling, rope handling, communication and safety. Also learn how to belay a rappel. Prerequisite: Participants must be belay certified at Urban Krag within the last 2 years or have completed 1 or more of the introductory courses. To register call (937) 277-4374. Register by the Monday prior to program.
| Off Site | All ages | $30.00 | |
| Sat |
12/06
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Intro to Rock Climbing
Earn your belay certification while receiving an introduction to rock climbing. Class will cover the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot tying, rope handling, climbing safety and communication. For more information or to register, please call Five Rivers Outdoors at (937) 277-4374. You must be registered by the Monday prior to the class scheduled.
| Off Site | All ages | $30.00 | |
| Sat |
12/06
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Intro to Rappelling
Learn to rappel! This class will cover the basics of rappelling, rope handling, communication and safety. Also learn how to belay a rappel. Prerequisite: Participants must be belay certified at Urban Krag within the last 2 years or have completed 1 or more of the introductory courses. To register call (937) 277-4374. Register by the Monday prior to program.
| Off Site | All ages | $30.00 | |
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Past Activities |
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The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call
(937) 277-4374 to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
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Intro to Rock Climbing
Earn your belay certification while getting an introduction to rock climbing. Class
covers the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot tying, rope handling, communication
and climbing safety
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Women's Intro to Climbing
A course for women, taught by women. Earn your belay certification while getting
an introduction to rock climbing. Class covers the basics of belaying, harness
fitting, knot tying, rope handling, communication and climbing safety
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Anchor Building for Rock Climbing
Learn the fundamentals of building a solid climbing anchor. Discover which type
of anchor works best for different situations and set up top-rope climbing anchors
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Intro to Climbing on Natural Rock
Time to hit the crag outdoors! Earn your belay certification while getting an introduction
to rock climbing. Class covers the basics of belaying, harness fitting, knot
tying, rope handling, communication and climbing safety. Also learn site selection,
techniques and potential hazards associated with climbing on natural rock.
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Intro to Rappelling
Learn to rappel! This class covers the basics of rappelling, rope handling,
communication and safety. Also learn how to belay a rappel
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Intermediate Rappelling
Expand upon the basics of rappelling with added instruction on rope handling, communication
and rappelling safety. Also learn how to improvise rappels out of common climbing
gear, as well as how to set up anchors and ropes for a two-rope rappel.
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Intro to Rappelling on Natural Rock
Learn how to rappel outdoors! Topics include the basics of rappelling, rope handling,
communication and rappelling safety. Also learn how to belay a rappel and select
a site, as well as potential hazards associated with rappelling on natural rock
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Intermediate Rappelling on Natural Rock
Hit the crag again to expand your knowledge of rappelling, rope handling and rappelling
safety. Participants will learn how to set and retrieve rappelling ropes, as well
as alternative and emergency rappelling methods, all with a focus on safety on natural
rock.
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Partners
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Five Rivers Outdoors is excited to work with Urban Krag Climbing Center,
a local climbing center that helps build a thriving outdoor recreation community
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Clubs |
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The greater
Dayton
area and surrounding region is privileged to have dozens of outdoor-oriented clubs ready to help you “Get Out & Live!”. Contact these clubs to find more
area residents interested in climbing: |
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