RIFLE, CO
Two or three day sport climbing clinic for all climbing levels
PRICE PER PERSON
$885
DATES:
September 23-25, 2022
September 24 & 25, 2022
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Rifle State Park has been an iconic worldwide sport climbing destination for decades! In a supportive and encouraging environment, come learn the specific Rifle technique and hone your sport climbing talents! $600 for two days or $885 for three days.
New to the game? Never climbed outside before? Or never climbed in Rifle before? IRIS is here to assist you in developing the foundational skills for outdoor sport climbing and we have some classic Rifle tricks up our sleeves (or kneepads).
A sport climbing guru? Honing your lead climbing and belaying skills to be a competent partner? Never been to Rifle? Seeking revenge on some Rifle classics?! Let’s work together to up your sport climbing game!
IRIS guides are EXCELLENT educators: skilled at communicating and coaching, great at taking a big concept and breaking it into digestible steps, and dedicated to facilitating an educational environment where participants can absorb and apply the information.
The folks you’ll climb with will become fast friends. Three days allows solid development and understanding of the Rifle technique; community and partnership building; and learning a vast array of different topics in the world of sport climbing. Topics covered include top-rope and lead belaying; protection and anchoring; falling and catching partnership; steep Rifle technique; and the mental game of lead climbing.
Thursday, September 22
5-6pm: Meet and Greet: Gear, Goals and Group Gathering TBD
Friday, September 23
8:30am: Meet up
9am-5pm: Climb
Saturday, September 24
8:30am: Meet up
9am-5pm: Climb
7pm: Sport climbing discussion
Sunday, September 25
8:30am: Meet up
9am-4pm: Climb
4-5pm: Wrap up discussion
Included:
3 Days of Guided Climbing
4:1 Guest to Guide Ratio
minimum of 2 participants required
Camping
Not Included:
Food
Transportation
Personal Climbing Gear
Personal Climbing Clothing
Guide Gratuity
Travel insurance (highly recommended!!)
Incurred costs by leaving a trip early
Incurred costs as a result of force majeure
Travel Recommendations:
Closest airport: Grand Junction
Grocery Stores:
In Rifle: bring in all food and water
Gear:
● Harness
● Helmet
● Rock Shoes
● Belay Device plus Locking Carabiner
● Chalk (optional)
● Belay gloves (optional)
● Any personal items you’d like to use/try during the clinic
Ie. Quickdraws; rock pro; anchoring materials
● Approach shoes (or close-toed hiking shoes/ sneakers)
● Day pack: 30-40L
● 2L+ Water / Hydration
Clothes & Extras:
● Climbing pant or short (shorts long enough to fit under harness legloops)
● Long sleeve sun shirt (recommended to keep cool and keep sun off)
● Tank top / sports bra
● Rain jacket
● Insulating jacket (light puff or similar)
● Ball cap / sun hat
● Sunscreen
● Sunglasses
● Personal first aid kit
Guides will carry one; only if you specifically need something: ie. epi pen, benadryl, personal meds, blister care
Camping Overnight Needs:
● Tent
● Sleeping bag
● Sleeping pad
● Cooler
● Cook kit (stove / fuel)
● Eating utensils, bowl, plate
● Toiletries
● Headlamp
● Water jugs with water filled
Food
● Breakfast, lunch / snacks, dinner
This will depend on # of days of your program
*Be sure to bring food you know you like to eat
*Hydration tablets are recommended for your water in hot climates
YOUR GUIDES
