Date: Saturday, Aug. 05

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Location: The Gunks (transportation leaves from Arc'teryx Soho)

Flash Foxy’s Intro to Outdoor Top Roping* course is great for everyone from first-timers to experienced indoor climbers. Top roping is one of the most accessible forms of climbing, and this course will give you all the tools you need to get started or build on the knowledge you already have. We’ll cover basic outdoors skills, technical systems, and all the tips and tricks you need to have the best outdoor climbing experience possible.

*Top roping is roped climbing with an anchor already established at the top of the climb. Falls are virtually inconsequential since the rope will catch you almost immediately.

Outcomes 

By the end of the course, students will:

Have a working knowledge of key equipment, including climbing shoes, harnesses, helmets, chalk, climbing rope, carabiners, and belay devices.
Experience and participate in common practices, including stretching, warming up, reading a route, and working a route.
Be proficient belaying a top rope climber with an assisted-braking device, including setting up to belay, taking and giving slack, and lowering a climber.
Be proficient climbing up and lowering down a route, including tying-in with the figure eight follow-through and doing system checks with their belayer.
Practice and receive coaching on basic and intermediate climbing movement.
Be knowledgeable about top roping jargon.

Connect with other climbers interested in top roping.

Prerequisites 

Experience top roping or bouldering indoors is helpful but not required.

RSVP to secure your climbing spot, a seat on the bus leaving from Manhattan, and event details, including schedule.

Waiver is required for this event: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/6y1c52rwj6bpt7gqqvwv3o/web/

About Flash Foxy: Flash Foxy originated to empower women climbers and offer a virtual space to connect over climbing, being outside together and building community. The climbing community is not static and Flash Foxy has adapted over the years to meet the needs of its membership as they grow, change and continue to self-actualize. Presently, Flash Foxy stands with the women and genderqueer community - including but not limited to gender non-conforming folks - who need a space to pursue their love of the sport without having to deal with historic barriers to access, and actively encourage folks that are seeking this space to join this event, though all are welcome.

About Rise Outside: Rise Outside is a diverse collective of outdoor guides, educators, advocates and activists. They are climbers, alpinists, hikers, trail runners, birders, bikers, writers, authors, artists, performers and lovers of rocks, scat, tracks, plants and animals. They recognize the transformative power of the outdoors for all and are dedicated to diversifying the outdoors. Rise Outside was founded to create an environment that they would want to teach in, one where everyone is made to feel welcome being their full selves in pursuit of reaching their full potential. Rise Outside is a non-profit with a bottom line that's committed to accessibility for underrepresented communities.

ABOUT PETER'S KILL:
Located on Lenape land, Peter's Kill is a must-visit for anyone bouldering in the Gunks. Though it does not have as rich a history as the nearby Carriage Road (it has only been open since 1996), it does have its fair share of Gunks classics. Comprised of a small clean cliff band and associated talus, Peter's Kill is one of the more concentrated areas in the Gunks. Even the furthest area is no more than ten minutes from the car. Convenient "climber only" trails help navigate through the zones. With all sorts of grades, this playground offers something for everyone.

WEAR

Climbing shoes (required)
Weather-appropriate, moisture-wicking, athletic clothing (no cotton)
Wool or synthetic socks (no cotton)
Sun hat
Sunglasses

PACK

Backpack
Ample Snacks
At least three (3) liters of water
Sunscreen

Fleece / mid layer
Windproof/waterproof top and bottom layers that can fit over all other layers
Extra layers to adjust for changing weather conditions
Extra pair of wool socks
A change of clothes for the ride back (optional)

*Email to be sent to participants with more details week of event.

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