Rock 101 – Inside Out

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This course is a perfect introduction to the sport or will build on the basic safety and movement skills you have acquired climbing occasionally or in the gym. The goal is to learn the most up to date techniques and technical skills to allow you to construct anchors, set up/take down top ropes and begin climbing outside on your own is a single pitch setting.Taught by certified AMGA single pitch instructors. The AMGA is the premier US organization and the only internationally recognized certifying body for Rock, Alpine and Ski Mountaineering guides.

Topics covered: These will be reviewed and expanded upon to included special considerations encountered when climbing outside.

• Knots
• Communication
• Belaying
• Movement
• Hazard assessment

Anchors: We will discuss and build anchors from the most commonly found components in Utah.

• Fixed Hardware‚ bolts, chains, rap hangers, cold shuts.
• Trees‚ When, why and how big
• Natural features‚ Boulders, flakes, horns
• Extensions‚ how and why

Cleaning/transitions

• Lowering
• rappelling

Equipment

• What is needed, what is not
• Selection, proper use, storage and life expectancy

General

• Use of guidebooks, topos, climbing grades
• LNT
• Climbing myths

This class does not cover use of traditional protection in anchors. See Rock 201

Half Day
Adult $129|Each additional person $89

Full Day
Adult $189|Each additional person $159

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Rock 201 – Advanced Rockcraft

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The next step in learning how to climb. This is for those that have a basic understanding of belaying, climbing techniques, lowering and repelling. This is the course for those who want to move beyond top roping or “following” friends and begin sport and multi-pitch climbing on their own. We expand your knowledge base in a number of areas including:

Topics covered: These topics will be reviewed and then expanded upon to included special considerations encountered when climbing outside.

• Knots
• Communication
• Belaying
• Movement
• Hazard assessment

Anchors: We will discuss traditional gear placements and then build anchors from both natural and traditional components.

• Traditional gear‚ Cams, nuts, hexes and tri-cams
• Fixed Hardware, trees and natural features
• Extensions‚ how and why
• Cleaning/transitions

Following a traditional leader

• cleaning, racking and communication

Equipment

• What is needed, what is not
• Selection, proper use, storage and life expectancy

General

• Use of guidebooks, topos, climbing grades
• LNT
• Climbing myths

Completing this course will give you all the skills to go on to our traditional lead or multi-pitch efficiency courses.

Full Day
Adult $189|Youth $159

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AMGA SPI

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The American Mountain Guides (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor Course is the first in the sequence of climbing instructor and guide training programs. This is a great way to transition from a capable recreational climber to an effective climbing instructor. The SPI course is intended for recreational climbers who are already proficient in both top-rope and lead climbing.

Course Pre-Requisites

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags
• You have at least 12 months of prior climbing experience
• You are an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience
• Have trad lead climbed a minimum of 15 graded rock climbing routes (any grade)
• Are capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope

The above pre-requisites are absolute minimums and most candidates have way in excess of the above. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to play a constructive part on the course or be able to make best use of the training. If you are unsure of your skill levels we suggest a day with one of our Single Pitch Certified guides to evaluate and enhance your skills and experience prior to SPI Program enrollment.

Cost $475

Assessment Pre-Requisites
The SPI Assessment can be taken directly following the SPI Course if the candidate successfully completed the course and meets the Assessment pre-requisites. However, it is highly recommended that the SPI Course candidate takes time practicing and consolidating the skills learned on the course before assessment (6-12 months).

You meet the SPI Assessment Pre-requisites if:

• You have successfully completed an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course or AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course.
• You have trad lead climbed a minimum of 40 rock routes. A large number of these should be at 5.6 grade and hopefully on a variety of rock types.
• You are capable of comfortably leading 5.6 traditional routes (leader placing protection).
• You will demonstrate your leading ability on a variety of routes on the assessment.
• You are capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.

Cost $295

Visit these links for more information on the AMGA and complete details on the Single Pitch program.

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FAQ

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Do I need a reservation

To guarantee space on the trip of your choice, we recommend reservations, especially on holidays and summer weekends. In order to provide the type of trip the we have become known for we do limit the number of people on a launch and we do fill up. In addition a lot goes into the planning of a river trip, including scheduling of guides, drivers, packing lunch for full-day and lunch trips and ensuring that our equipment is always in top-notch condition. Make a reservation as soon as you have a good idea of when you want to raft with us and you'll avoid disappointment. Feel free to call us about reservations at any time @ 1-877-259-4046 or email.
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About Age Limitations

All participants on river trips are required to wear a Coast Guard approved floatation device (PFD). For Fisher Towers trips we use a weight limit of 40 Lbs. rather than an age restriction. For High Water Cataract Canyon and Westwater trips, we suggest a minimum age of 12 years. On Climbing and Canyoneering trips the limit is 8 years of age. Ask yourself, what kind of previous outdoor experience has the child had? Use your considered judgment on the child's preparedness. On the other end, folks well into their 70's have adventured with us.
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Which Trip to Choose

We are thrilled to have the ability to offer such a wide variety or trips. We also realize that this can create confusion. We are a fantastic resource and look forward to helping you choose the trip that is perfect for you and your group. Please feel free to call or email with any questions you might have, we love to help. Often after a brief conversation with one of our staff the the answers become clear.
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Where do we park/leave our things

There is plenty of secure parking on site at our offices. Valuables can be locked in your vehicles and will be perfectly safe for the duration of your trip. In addition we are more than happy to store anything that you may be extra concerned about in our offices while you are on the river.
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Are there bugs

Thankfully there are very few to no bugs on our trips. The we travel through some of the driest terrain on the planet so there is generally no standing water for bugs to breed in. At the same time the current in the main river section is too swift to allow for breeding. The exception is the put-in for our Desolation Canyon trip. The mosquitoes can be bad at this location. We have taken this into consideration and have our rafts rigged and ready to go when you arrive so that the amount of time you spend there is very short.
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What to Bring

Red River Adventures tries to make your trip with us as easy as possible! We provide all necessary equipment for you to take part in our river trips including all boats and boating equipment, safety equipment, life jackets, guides, food and beverages and kitchen equipment. We DO NOT provide beer or wine but you are welcome to BYOB! In addition you are welcome to bring, or we can provide at NO ADDITIONAL COST, camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags and inflatable mattresses.You simply bring your own personal clothing and gear. We will provide trip specific lists to assist you in bringing the right things.
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Where You Will Live and Sleep

A river trip is an outdoor experience and should be fun. All of our trips require camping out. There are no improved campgrounds along the river so we set up a portable sanitation facility each evening. It is very similar to an RV toilet except the view is much better and it doesn't flush. We provide hand washing stations and all dishes are done in a 4 step process ensuring complete sanitization. Previous camping experience is NOT required to participate in one of our trips, but you should be prepared and be comfortable with the idea of eating, sleeping, and living in the outdoors. Our guides are there to help and will provide as much or as little assistance as you wish to receive.
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What the Weather is Like

Be prepared for hot (75-110 F degrees) weather during June, July, and August. You can expect cooler temperatures (55-90 F degrees) during April, May, September, and October. August is usually the wettest month (short-lived but intense thunder showers).
April 73|42 May 84|50 June 85|58 July 101|64 Aug 98|63 Sept 89|53
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What You Will Eat

Most trips include all meals beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch on the last day. No hot dogs and hamburgers here. Our menu includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, grilled meats and fish and even hot dutch oven desserts. Guests often remark that the food was remarkable and exceeded even their wildest expectations.
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About Swimming and Fishing

Swimming is as much a part of a great river trip as whitewater and cooking out. Guests are more than welcome to swim on all our river trips. There is no better place to be on a hot summer day than swimming alongside one of our rafts. Catfish and Carp are plentiful in the Green and Upper Colorado Rivers the kids often enjoy fishing when at camp.
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What Risks Are Involved

Red River Adventures has an unblemished safety record. We personally screen and train our employees vigorously each year. Each boatman receives extensive instructions on safety, swift water rescue and first aid training. Our Climbing and Canyoneering guides are highly trained and many are AMGA certified. Our trips take place in rugged, remote "wilderness" settings. You should be in good general health to participate. Non-swimmers can go and are more than welcome. We provide Coast Guard approved life jackets for your safety.
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Beverages

We supply plenty of drinking water, lemonade, breakfast drinks, etc., on each trip. You are welcome to bring your own canned beer, wine, spirits or soft drinks. If you bring wine or liquor, please transfer it into plastic bottles.
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Charter and Group Rates

Red River Adventures offers a group rate discount of 10% to groups of 10 or more. Additional rates reductions are available for school, club, church, or special-interest groups on some trips. We are happy to, when ever possible, customized trip lengths and itineraries. Please contact us for help in arranging your charter trip or for group rate information.
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What To Pack

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Red River Adventures will provide all the technical equipment required to guide/teach our listed climbing options. However climbers are strongly encouraged to bring their own climbing gear, if they have it, to our courses. Instructors will inspect any personal equipment brought prior to use on our trips. In some instances there may be a required gear list. This will be distributed prior to the course dates.

• Small day pack
• Water bottle|water
• Snacks
• Shoes/sandals
• Shoes or sandals should be appropriate to make a short uphill approach to the climbing venue.

GENERAL

• Please NOTE!!!! There is a time change from AZ to UT. We are 1 hour ahead of AZ.
• There is plenty of secure parking on site. Valuables are safe in your vehicle.
• A credit card will prove handy for balances, t-shirts, ice cream, etc
• At the end of all trips, we will return you to your starting location.
• Guide gratuities are customary.

Rates & Dates

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Rock 101 and 201 – Moab, Salt Lake City and St. George, UT
Classes can be scheduled at any time. Call for scheduling.

AMGA SPI Course, – Moab, UT
May 8-10 2012
AMGA SPI Assesment, – Moab, UT
May 12-13

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Book

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How to reserve!

Option #1 - Most of our Adventures can be booked ONLINE!

Option #2 - For those trips that can't be booked online (Desolation, Cataract and Westwater) Call 1-877-259-4046 or Email us through our Contact Page

A refundable deposit of 1/3 of trip total is due to guarantee reservation.
Cancellation and final payment policies are outlined below.

Cancellations

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Cancellation - Day Trips

Cancellation | A full refund, less $10 booking fee, will be given if cancellation is received prior to Noon the day before your launch. Balance is due day of trip. No fee for changes!

We understand that you will be traveling and that there are often unforeseen events that can change even the best laid vacation plans. Since we run our Fisher Towers trips daily this gives us the ability to let you cancel or change the date, length or number of rafters on your Fisher Towers reservation up to Noon the day before your trip.

Dolores and multi-day Fisher Towers trips

Cancellation | A full refund, less $10 fee, will be given if cancellation is received 7 days prior to launch. Balance is due 7 days prior to launch. Cancellations received less than 7 days before departure forfeit the deposit amount. Changes to the number of participants can be made up until Noon the day before departure. No fee for changes!

Westwater

Cancellation | A full refund, less a $10 fee, will be given if cancellation is received 30 days prior to launch. Balance is due 30 Days prior to trip. Cancellations received less than 30 days before departure forfeit the deposit amount. We will not issue refunds for late arrivals or "no-shows" whether by choice, caused by travel delays, flight cancellations, illness, nor in cases of emergency evacuation. We urge you to consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

Desolation Canyon, Cataract Canyon, Main Salmon.

Cancellation | A full refund, less a $25 per person fee, will be given if cancellations is received more than 90 days prior to trip departure. Balance is due 60 days prior to trip. We will not issue refunds for late arrivals or "no-shows" whether by choice, caused by travel delays, flight cancellations, illness, nor in cases of emergency evacuation. We urge you to consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

No shows/cancellations the day of trip will be charged full fare!

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