Vega Baja · Puerto Rico

Roca Norte Sport Rock Climbing Course

Operated by Roca Norte Outdoor Climbing Gym

At a glance

Duration: 6 hours per day • 3 days
Meeting point: Roca Norte Outdoor Climbing Gym in Vega Baja
Cancellations: No refunds
Age: 13+

About this experience

About Roca Norte Sport Rock Climbing Course is a (3) three day course (24 hours) service to learn how to lead climb, lead belay, top rope belay, clean anchors and self descending techniques in a single pitch setting. With this course completed you will be able to do sport rock climbing with an equally trained person. Things to know All gear is included during the 3-day course, but you can get brand new gear here too. This course will also include 1 MONTH OF FREE ENTRANCE to Roca Norte to practice everything learned with an equally trained person (not your guides). If you are taking this course alone we can help you find a partner to practice. Gear rental is available for you during this month period or you can buy it here at a very convenient cost. Course hours: 8:30am-3:00pm

What's included

AMGA Climbing Instructor DRD-PR Licensed Excursion Leader Rock climbing gear 1 month of free entrance to Roca Norte 3 days of coursework Bathroom, rest area and kitchen area

What's not included

We recommend to get this book as its a good complimentary literature for the course. It is not required for the course but will help you understand concepts such as different gear, climbing styles, etc. https://www.amazon.com/How-Rock-Climb/dp/0762755342#

Itinerary

We will cover the following skills: Clean Anchors Lead Climbing Lead Belay Top Rope Belay Rappelling Rope Management

Highlights

This course receives a 5 star feedback 100% of the time! It covers all important skills an outdoor rock climber should know and lots of practice to gain self confidence. Help us spread the word!

Additional information

What to bring Lunch, snacks, water Good grip shoes Gear if you have Special requirements Being able to Top Rope Climb 5.10a without falls Have completed Climbing Training Extras After this course you should practice the skills learned as much as possible. We provide of 30-day free access to Roca Norte and can also help you find climbing partners to practice with. Take advantage of this and you will master your skills. Disclaimers It's your responsibility to keep practicing the skills learned. However, if for some reason you stop climbing for a long period of time or you feel you have lost confidence on yourself or you are out of practice, we recommend to take a course refresher or enroll in Climbing Training again. Contact us if you ever feel that's the case to provide you with options. Don't risk your life or the others. If during the days of your course you are not able to complete it for any reason (other than weather), or you need more days with a climbing instructor you will need to book hours from the Climbing Training service to add more days than those 3 already scheduled and/or missed.

FAQs

Are the 3 days of coursework consecutives? NO. Actually is not recommended to take the 3 days in a row. We recommend to take the first 2 days and have at least 1 to 6 days in between the 3rd day. Example: Saturday and Sunday + Saturday next week. You accommodate these 3 days at your convenience but all the 3 days must be completed within 10 days. Will other people be in the same course? NO. We offer this service privately unless you are taking this course with your future climbing partner. Does this course include trad climbing? NO. Only sport rock climbing is found in Puerto Rico. However, as you progress in sport rock climbing if you want to take the trad climbing course we can help you with that.

Cancellations

We do not reimburse money. In the case of heavy rain we will change the date at no additional cost and we will announce the cancellation. Only if your service is for Guided Climbing and you can not assist, you can transfer your reservation to another person showing up the same day and time.