Teen Climbing Camp

This 5-day climbing camp is geared toward youth between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest and enthusiasm for rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors, with opportunities for more intermediate routes. Even within a range of abilities, participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally. Individualized instruction will cater to the participants’ skill levels. The camp will follow a progression of skills that are reinforced and built on throughout the five days. Rock Dimensions’ camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy interaction between peers, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth. The week will also satisfy a hunger for climbing, adventure, or just being in the outdoors!

• LOCATION:

  • • Climbing Tower at Footsloggers (downtown Boone, NC) • Linville Gorge and Table Rock area (Pisgah National Forest)** • Local climbing areas near Boone (National Park Service)** **Rock Dimensions is permitted for guiding in Pisgah National Forest and areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway, National Park Service.

  PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location at Footsloggers in Boone each morning at 8:00 A.M., and at the end of the day between 4:30 and 5:00 P.M. each day. Transportation to and from activity sites is provided. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing gear, including a harness, helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun block, etc.
  

  PRE-CAMP PLANNING:

  Participants will receive the following information in their registration packet--

  • Medical Form
  • Liability Agreement
  • Clothing / Equipment List
  • Directions

  
  

  COST:

DAY THREE
Bouldering and Sport Climbing

DAY FOUR
Table Rock

DAY FIVE
Table Rock or the Amphitheater, Linville Gorge

EXPLANATION OF TERMS:

RATING SYSTEM FOR ROCK CLIMBING:
The Yosemite Decimal System categorizes Class 5 terrain (technical rock climbing) in terms of the physical difficulty of the route. 5.0-5.7 (pronounced “five-seven”) is considered a beginner range. The highest rating (to date) is 5.15. Within the 5.10 and higher range, routes are subdivided into a, b, c and d levels to more precisely describe the difficulty (the most difficult 5.10 climb, for example, is 5.10d).

DESCRIPTIONS OF LOCATIONS

Linville Gorge was formed by the Linville River, which now meanders some 2,000 feet below the gorge’s rim. This wilderness area is part of Pisgah National Forest, located southwest of Boone, N.C. The gorge offers breathtaking views, a variety of climbing options, and exciting rappels.

Table Rock is the most prominent feature of the Linville Gorge area, and can be seen from many miles away. The routes here are varied, with slabs requiring confident footwork and cracks that range from less than vertical to overhanging. Table Rock has something for all levels of climbing and is a great introduction to multi-pitch climbing.

While there are beginner level routes in the Amphitheater, climbing here requires more experience and commitment due mainly to the length of the approach.

Wilson Creek Area

The rugged and beautiful terrain of Wilson Creek is located in the Pisgah National Forest near the town of Linville. With an elevation of 3400 feet, these cliffs offer awesome exposure and spectacular views of Grandfather and Grandmother Mountains.

This setting is great for smaller groups and as preparation for multi-pitch climbing with semi-hanging belays and longer routes.