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Virginia and Maryland REI Outdoor School

Climbing Techniques Practice (Class)

Do you know the basics of climbing but want to improve your technique? Join one of our professional climbing instructors for a small group coaching session and take your climbing to the next level! This course is for people who have learned belaying and basic climbing movement and would like some more time to practice your skills.

Prerequisite: Rock Climbing Basics or equivalent experience.

* Advance registration is required. Call or visit any DC Area REI to sign up.

  • Time:

    5:00pm - 7:00pm

  • Cost: Member: $20, Non-Member: $40

Where To Meet:

Meet at the location or REI store listed below. Directions to locations other than REI stores can be found by clicking on the link below.

Get directions to all non-store venues here.

  • September 17th Carderock
  • October 2nd Baileys Crossroads REI

WHAT TO BRING:

This course may be held indoors at a local climbing pinnacle or outside a a local crag. The location of the course will determine suggested participant equipment.

  • Comfortable clothes that allow for good freedom of movement.
  • OUTDOORS SPECIFIC LIST
  • Quick-dry shirt and hiking pants.
  • If the forecast is for cool temperatures, bring along a fleece jacket or windproof shell too.
  • Water-resistant or waterproof jacket/anorak in case of rain
  • Sturdy trail shoes or hiking boots, with moisture-wicking socks.
  • Your personal climbing shoes (if you have them).
  • A water bottle, such as a bicycle style or Nalgene, filled with drinking water, juice, etc.
  • Sun protection (sunscreen and wide brim hats w/ retainers) and sunglasses with retainers.
  • snacks.
  • Your daypack.
  • Lightweight camp chair or insulate pad for sitting on (optional, but nice to have)

REI OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROVIDES:

  • All instruction and climbing equipment including harness, helmet, belay equipment, climbing shoes and all other climbing supplies.

REI Outdoor School Cancellation Policy

To be courteous to all customers, we request you notify REI Outdoor School at least 48 hours prior to the trip if you intend to cancel; late cancellations will not be refunded. Class or Outing cancellations on the part of REI Outdoor School will be refunded in full, regardless of timeframe. Inclement weather does not necessarily cancel an event; REI Outdoor School will contact you in the event of a cancellation.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

REI Outdoor School strives to provide the best outdoor education programs possible. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures that our classes and outings at REI Outdoor School meet your high standards - or we will gladly offer your choice of a refund or a chance to re-take the class/outing.

Waitlists

In order to keep our instruction personable, space on our classes and outings is limited. If you are interested in an activity that has filled, we would be happy to place you on a waitlist for that event. If space opens, we will contact the list in the order you signed up, but we are unable to hold that spot if we're unable to speak with you directly. Providing us with your best contact information increases your chances of joining us.

Availability

Classes and outings are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Should a program be cancelled or a rescheduled, all registered participants will be notified.