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Basic Belay Classes

Ready to move beyond the auto belays? Sign up for a Belay Class HERE!

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Events

Jan
16
Fri
Homeschool Friday
Jan 16 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

If you are a Homeschooler, aged 5-17, join us for Homeschool Friday! Identify what Homeschool Network you belong with to receive the discounted rate of $17 for the pass with rental gear included. Please note you need to be aware of our youth supervision policies, click HERE for our youth specific rules. Spread the word so we can keep this great deal going in the Spring!

Schedule:
Runs from September 19th-May 29th

Excludes dates: November 28th, December 26th, January 2nd, February 20th, April 3rd.

Jan
20
Tue
Community Game Night @ River Rock Climbing Gym
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Looking to connect with your local community in new ways? Join us in our yoga studio for a community game night! While the winter season approaches, we wanted to offer a space for warmth and connection. River Rock will provide games but you are more than welcome to bring your own.

While participation is free, climbing rates remain standard.

 

Jan
21
Wed
Belay Class @ River Rock Climbing Gym
Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

 

In the Basic Belay Class you will work with our instructor and learn the technique of belaying. After taking the class and before your first time climbing, you will be required to take a belay test showing the staff that you have retained all the information and skills necessary. Taking this class and successfully passing the belay test will enable you to belay climbers in the gym.
This course takes approximately an hour and a half. Rental gear and day pass are not included in class fee.
Course Prerequisite: participants must be at least 14 years old

Only 4 participants per class. Sign up for it HERE!

Course topics:
Knot craft and harness tie-in
BUS Belay method
Rope management
Use of a Petzl ATC and Grigri
Climber/Belayer communication
Arresting a fall
Lowering a climber
Basic climbing technique
Climbing rating system

Pricing:
FREE – River Rock Members
$20 non-members

Scheduling:
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm

Be aware: It is really hard to teach someone how to belay without a person at the other end of the rope. The River Rock can’t provide you a climber to take the belay class. The instructor will be on the ground working with the belay class. If there is more than one person in the class, no problem. The class participants can climb for each other.
If you are the only person registered you will need to provide a climber. We will not charge for your climber during the class time and will provide them with all of the equipment necessary. Contact the gym if you have any questions (540) 685-2360.

Sign up for it HERE!

Jan
23
Fri
Homeschool Friday
Jan 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

If you are a Homeschooler, aged 5-17, join us for Homeschool Friday! Identify what Homeschool Network you belong with to receive the discounted rate of $17 for the pass with rental gear included. Please note you need to be aware of our youth supervision policies, click HERE for our youth specific rules. Spread the word so we can keep this great deal going in the Spring!

Schedule:
Runs from September 19th-May 29th

Excludes dates: November 28th, December 26th, January 2nd, February 20th, April 3rd.

Jan
26
Mon
Intermediate Movement @ River Rock Climbing Gym
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 

Have you reached a plateau and aren’t sure what the next step in your climbing is? Check out our Intermediate Movement Clinic. If you are having a hard time moving up to a V2/5.10, this clinic will help develop your repertoire of moves and have you sending with style in no time. This class will cover movement styles found in climbs up from V2/5.10 through V5/5.12. All instruction will take place in the bouldering area, but skills and techniques learned will apply to your roped climbing. Participants must be 14 years of age or older.

This clinic is $10 for members, which goes towards dues for the next billing period if you attend the class.  $10 for non-members (day pass and rental gear not included). Registration is required as space is limited!

Registration is required as space is limited! Register HERE.

Jan
28
Wed
Belay Class @ River Rock Climbing Gym
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

 

In the Basic Belay Class you will work with our instructor and learn the technique of belaying. After taking the class and before your first time climbing, you will be required to take a belay test showing the staff that you have retained all the information and skills necessary. Taking this class and successfully passing the belay test will enable you to belay climbers in the gym.
This course takes approximately an hour and a half. Rental gear and day pass are not included in class fee.
Course Prerequisite: participants must be at least 14 years old

Only 4 participants per class. Sign up for it HERE!

Course topics:
Knot craft and harness tie-in
BUS Belay method
Rope management
Use of a Petzl ATC and Grigri
Climber/Belayer communication
Arresting a fall
Lowering a climber
Basic climbing technique
Climbing rating system

Pricing:
FREE – River Rock Members
$20 non-members

Scheduling:
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm

Be aware: It is really hard to teach someone how to belay without a person at the other end of the rope. The River Rock can’t provide you a climber to take the belay class. The instructor will be on the ground working with the belay class. If there is more than one person in the class, no problem. The class participants can climb for each other.
If you are the only person registered you will need to provide a climber. We will not charge for your climber during the class time and will provide them with all of the equipment necessary. Contact the gym if you have any questions (540) 685-2360.

Sign up for it HERE!

Jan
30
Fri
Homeschool Friday
Jan 30 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

If you are a Homeschooler, aged 5-17, join us for Homeschool Friday! Identify what Homeschool Network you belong with to receive the discounted rate of $17 for the pass with rental gear included. Please note you need to be aware of our youth supervision policies, click HERE for our youth specific rules. Spread the word so we can keep this great deal going in the Spring!

Schedule:
Runs from September 19th-May 29th

Excludes dates: November 28th, December 26th, January 2nd, February 20th, April 3rd.

Feb
4
Wed
Belay Class @ River Rock Climbing Gym
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

 

In the Basic Belay Class you will work with our instructor and learn the technique of belaying. After taking the class and before your first time climbing, you will be required to take a belay test showing the staff that you have retained all the information and skills necessary. Taking this class and successfully passing the belay test will enable you to belay climbers in the gym.
This course takes approximately an hour and a half. Rental gear and day pass are not included in class fee.
Course Prerequisite: participants must be at least 14 years old

Only 4 participants per class. Sign up for it HERE!

Course topics:
Knot craft and harness tie-in
BUS Belay method
Rope management
Use of a Petzl ATC and Grigri
Climber/Belayer communication
Arresting a fall
Lowering a climber
Basic climbing technique
Climbing rating system

Pricing:
FREE – River Rock Members
$20 non-members

Scheduling:
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm

Be aware: It is really hard to teach someone how to belay without a person at the other end of the rope. The River Rock can’t provide you a climber to take the belay class. The instructor will be on the ground working with the belay class. If there is more than one person in the class, no problem. The class participants can climb for each other.
If you are the only person registered you will need to provide a climber. We will not charge for your climber during the class time and will provide them with all of the equipment necessary. Contact the gym if you have any questions (540) 685-2360.

Sign up for it HERE!

Feb
6
Fri
Homeschool Friday
Feb 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

If you are a Homeschooler, aged 5-17, join us for Homeschool Friday! Identify what Homeschool Network you belong with to receive the discounted rate of $17 for the pass with rental gear included. Please note you need to be aware of our youth supervision policies, click HERE for our youth specific rules. Spread the word so we can keep this great deal going in the Spring!

Schedule:
Runs from September 19th-May 29th

Excludes dates: November 28th, December 26th, January 2nd, February 20th, April 3rd.

Feb
11
Wed
Belay Class @ River Rock Climbing Gym
Feb 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

 

In the Basic Belay Class you will work with our instructor and learn the technique of belaying. After taking the class and before your first time climbing, you will be required to take a belay test showing the staff that you have retained all the information and skills necessary. Taking this class and successfully passing the belay test will enable you to belay climbers in the gym.
This course takes approximately an hour and a half. Rental gear and day pass are not included in class fee.
Course Prerequisite: participants must be at least 14 years old

Only 4 participants per class. Sign up for it HERE!

Course topics:
Knot craft and harness tie-in
BUS Belay method
Rope management
Use of a Petzl ATC and Grigri
Climber/Belayer communication
Arresting a fall
Lowering a climber
Basic climbing technique
Climbing rating system

Pricing:
FREE – River Rock Members
$20 non-members

Scheduling:
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm

Be aware: It is really hard to teach someone how to belay without a person at the other end of the rope. The River Rock can’t provide you a climber to take the belay class. The instructor will be on the ground working with the belay class. If there is more than one person in the class, no problem. The class participants can climb for each other.
If you are the only person registered you will need to provide a climber. We will not charge for your climber during the class time and will provide them with all of the equipment necessary. Contact the gym if you have any questions (540) 685-2360.

Sign up for it HERE!

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River Rock is open to the public and offering day passes, punch cards, and memberships. Be prepared for your visit and review our policies and first-visit guide.