Rock Camp for Women
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It was everything I expected and more. Women’s companionship, support, and empathy made for a wonderfully safe environment, in which to learn. I stepped up a level in my climbing, knowledge, and ability.
~ Sarah, age 33
~ Sarah, age 33
Location: Vedauwoo, Wyoming
July 16-18, 2010
$610
Climb toward your center.Build confidence, connections and climbing skills with three days of top-notch instruction and a wide variety of rock terrain on which to develop your technique. Enjoy lots of individual attention as you learn crack and face climbing methods, belaying, rappelling, safety practices and an introduction to anchors and gear placement for those who are interested. You'll also have plenty of time to complement your climbing with space for reflection. This retreat takes place at Vedauwoo, a world-renowned, and stunningly dramatic, climbing area in Southern Wyoming. Designed for beginning and intermediate climbers.
What can I expect on a Women’s Wilderness Course?Our courses are real-life adventures, and the excitingly unpredictable nature of a real expedition makes every course different. Unlike a guided, “adventure travel vacation”, this is YOUR adventure, and you’ll be a full participant in the weekend, including cooking meals, setting up camp, and meeting as a group to plan and organize each day. You can expect some “down-time” for hanging out and talking, or journal writing time, but mostly you will be actively learning, doing, and moving.
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 food, rock climbing gear and camping gear (including tents, stoves, backpacks and sleeping bags). 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.
Where Are We Going? Vedauwoo (pronounced vee-da-voo) lies in southern Wyoming at 8,000 feet, between Laramie and Cheyenne. The area’s famous Precambrian granite domes have been luring climbers for decades, and the jumbled rock formations interspersed with dense pine forests and aspen groves make it a uniquely beautiful location. Classic cracks, delicate face climbs and a multitude of one-pitch routes make this an excellent area to work on climbing technique. From the tops of the crags one can frequently see the Snowy Range to the west, all the way down to Longs Peak on the continental divide. Vedauwoo is a 2 ½ hour drive from Boulder.
What Will We Eat? All food is included in the course cost. There is always plenty to eat, and we pack snacks for munching throughout the day. Meals are designed to accommodate a full range of preferences – from vegetarian to full meat loving divas! We can accommodate some common food allergies and dietary needs, so if you have dietary restrictions please let us know at least one week before your course.
How Will I Get to the Course Site?You will meet at 8:00 am at The Women’s Wilderness Institute office at 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 1B, in Boulder. We will carpool from the office to Vedauwoo. There is ample parking at the Boulder office if you choose to ride with someone else.
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: 3
Fitness Level: Moderate
July 16-18, 2010
$610
Climb toward your center.Build confidence, connections and climbing skills with three days of top-notch instruction and a wide variety of rock terrain on which to develop your technique. Enjoy lots of individual attention as you learn crack and face climbing methods, belaying, rappelling, safety practices and an introduction to anchors and gear placement for those who are interested. You'll also have plenty of time to complement your climbing with space for reflection. This retreat takes place at Vedauwoo, a world-renowned, and stunningly dramatic, climbing area in Southern Wyoming. Designed for beginning and intermediate climbers.
What can I expect on a Women’s Wilderness Course?Our courses are real-life adventures, and the excitingly unpredictable nature of a real expedition makes every course different. Unlike a guided, “adventure travel vacation”, this is YOUR adventure, and you’ll be a full participant in the weekend, including cooking meals, setting up camp, and meeting as a group to plan and organize each day. You can expect some “down-time” for hanging out and talking, or journal writing time, but mostly you will be actively learning, doing, and moving.
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 food, rock climbing gear and camping gear (including tents, stoves, backpacks and sleeping bags). 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.
Where Are We Going? Vedauwoo (pronounced vee-da-voo) lies in southern Wyoming at 8,000 feet, between Laramie and Cheyenne. The area’s famous Precambrian granite domes have been luring climbers for decades, and the jumbled rock formations interspersed with dense pine forests and aspen groves make it a uniquely beautiful location. Classic cracks, delicate face climbs and a multitude of one-pitch routes make this an excellent area to work on climbing technique. From the tops of the crags one can frequently see the Snowy Range to the west, all the way down to Longs Peak on the continental divide. Vedauwoo is a 2 ½ hour drive from Boulder.
What Will We Eat? All food is included in the course cost. There is always plenty to eat, and we pack snacks for munching throughout the day. Meals are designed to accommodate a full range of preferences – from vegetarian to full meat loving divas! We can accommodate some common food allergies and dietary needs, so if you have dietary restrictions please let us know at least one week before your course.
How Will I Get to the Course Site?You will meet at 8:00 am at The Women’s Wilderness Institute office at 5723 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 1B, in Boulder. We will carpool from the office to Vedauwoo. There is ample parking at the Boulder office if you choose to ride with someone else.
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.
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Plans can change without warning, which is why we recommend securing
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Dates:
Fri, 07/16/2010 - Sun, 07/18/2010
Price: $610.00Number of Days: 3
Fitness Level: Moderate