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“The experience and competence of the staff helped me gain trust where I would otherwise not have been as willing to try new things. I knew that my safety was first and that I was in good hands.”
~Barbara, age 28
~Barbara, age 28
Location: Boulder Area
August 14-15, 2010
$290
Get off the ground. Climb at a different area each day during this two-day clinic in the Boulder area. You’ll learn knots, belaying and climbing technique and have ample opportunity to integrate your moves on face and crack climbs. This course also has the option to learn to rappel.
What Should I Expect on a Women’s Wilderness Course?You can expect to learn a lot, do a lot, laugh a lot, and be tired out by the end of the day! Our intention is to teach you the skills to go out and have your own adventures, and to have fun in the process. Women’s Wilderness Institute courses are real-life adventures, rather than guided expeditions, and you can expect to give a hand in all the aspects of the day, including carrying gear, preparing lunch, and packing up, and to always have a say in whatever you’re doing.
What Do I Need to Bring?Not much! After you have enrolled you will be sent a packet that includes a list of things to bring. Women’s Wilderness will supply all rock climbing gear and food for the day. In most cases we can loan you outdoor clothing if needed, including raingear and fleece clothes. If you need to borrow anything, please let us know before your course. If you have your own climbing gear, please let us know.
What Will We Eat? We’ll pack a great lunch and plenty of snacks for both days. Energy drinks or gels are not provided, so if you have a favorite feel free to bring them along. We have vegetarian and meat protein options, and we can accommodate some common food allergies and dietary needs. If you have dietary restrictions, or you’d like to bring your own lunches, please let us know several days before your course.
How Will I Get to the Course Site?Participants will meet at 8:00 am at The Women’s Wilderness Institute office at 5723 Arapahoe Ave Suite 1B, in Boulder. You’ll be responsible for getting yourself to and from the rock climbing sites, which are a 20 to 30 minute drive from Boulder. Most groups choose to carpool. If you need a ride, you can e-mail with other course participants and coordinate one. There is ample parking at the Boulder office if you choose to ride with someone else. The course will end at 5:00 p.m.
What About Fitness?This course does not require excellent aerobic fitness, but good general health is essential and overall fitness is a plus. Hikes to the climbing sites will be short (less than 30 minutes) but may involve scrambling over boulders and rough and uneven terrain.
Payment Schedule & Cancellation PolicyA $60 application fee will hold your spot on the course for two weeks while you receive and return your completed enrollment packet. This fee is non-refundable, unless for some reason we cannot accept you on the course. Half of the remaining course fee is due with registration, and the rest of the fee is due two months before the course start. Payment plans may be able to be arranged - please contact us if this would help you pay for the course.
CANCELLATION POLICY - PLEASE READ!Our cancellation/refund policy is based on our investment in staff time, course planning, and food and equipment purchases before your course. Course tuition includes a $60 nonrefundable application fee.
Cancellation refunds will be given according to the following schedule:
Days prior to course start:
Dates:
Number of Days: 2
Fitness Level: Moderate
August 14-15, 2010
$290
Get off the ground. Climb at a different area each day during this two-day clinic in the Boulder area. You’ll learn knots, belaying and climbing technique and have ample opportunity to integrate your moves on face and crack climbs. This course also has the option to learn to rappel.
What Should I Expect on a Women’s Wilderness Course?You can expect to learn a lot, do a lot, laugh a lot, and be tired out by the end of the day! Our intention is to teach you the skills to go out and have your own adventures, and to have fun in the process. Women’s Wilderness Institute courses are real-life adventures, rather than guided expeditions, and you can expect to give a hand in all the aspects of the day, including carrying gear, preparing lunch, and packing up, and to always have a say in whatever you’re doing.
What Do I Need to Bring?Not much! After you have enrolled you will be sent a packet that includes a list of things to bring. Women’s Wilderness will supply all rock climbing gear and food for the day. In most cases we can loan you outdoor clothing if needed, including raingear and fleece clothes. If you need to borrow anything, please let us know before your course. If you have your own climbing gear, please let us know.
What Will We Eat? We’ll pack a great lunch and plenty of snacks for both days. Energy drinks or gels are not provided, so if you have a favorite feel free to bring them along. We have vegetarian and meat protein options, and we can accommodate some common food allergies and dietary needs. If you have dietary restrictions, or you’d like to bring your own lunches, please let us know several days before your course.
How Will I Get to the Course Site?Participants will meet at 8:00 am at The Women’s Wilderness Institute office at 5723 Arapahoe Ave Suite 1B, in Boulder. You’ll be responsible for getting yourself to and from the rock climbing sites, which are a 20 to 30 minute drive from Boulder. Most groups choose to carpool. If you need a ride, you can e-mail with other course participants and coordinate one. There is ample parking at the Boulder office if you choose to ride with someone else. The course will end at 5:00 p.m.
What About Fitness?This course does not require excellent aerobic fitness, but good general health is essential and overall fitness is a plus. Hikes to the climbing sites will be short (less than 30 minutes) but may involve scrambling over boulders and rough and uneven terrain.
Payment Schedule & Cancellation PolicyA $60 application fee will hold your spot on the course for two weeks while you receive and return your completed enrollment packet. This fee is non-refundable, unless for some reason we cannot accept you on the course. Half of the remaining course fee is due with registration, and the rest of the fee is due two months before the course start. Payment plans may be able to be arranged - please contact us if this would help you pay for the course.
CANCELLATION POLICY - PLEASE READ!Our cancellation/refund policy is based on our investment in staff time, course planning, and food and equipment purchases before your course. Course tuition includes a $60 nonrefundable application fee.
Cancellation refunds will be given according to the following schedule:
Days prior to course start:
More than 60 days: 100% of full tuition minus $60 application fee.
21-59 days: 50% minus $60 application fee.
8-20 days: No refunds, however 50% minus the $60 application fee may be transferred to another course in 2010.
Less than 7 days: No refunds or transfers.
If we cancel a trip: TWWI reserves the right to cancel a trip if
sign-up is inadequate to make the trip economically feasible for us to
operate. If this happens, we will fully refund the stated cost
including the application fee. However, TWWI is not responsible for
additional expenses incurred by you in preparing for the trip, e.g.
transportation costs, gear, etc.
Trip InsuranceSafeguard your adventure!
Plans can change without warning, which is why we recommend securing
your course by investing in trip insurance, for example with:
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Dates:
Sat, 08/14/2010 - Sun, 08/15/2010
Price: $290.00Number of Days: 2
Fitness Level: Moderate