GET OUT! Outdoor Rock Climbing

BOSTON - May 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Whether you’re an experienced climber or a beginner, want a solo workout or a fun day with the family, Boston Rock Gym offers the perfect outdoor experience for adventure enthusiasts. From the “Family Intro to Outdoor Climbing,” to “Improvised Self-Rescue,” to technique classes and semi-private group lessons, the BRG offers a selection of outdoor classes throughout some of the most picturesque locations in the region.  If one of these six courses doesn’t fit your schedule or isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, then Boston Rock Gym will work with you to set up private, semi-private, or group lessons tailored to whatever it is that you need. Climbers of any skill level can check out www.bostonrockgym.com to see a full list of offered classes, summaries, and pricing.

Get Out: Introduction to Rock Climbing
Start the summer off with an “Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing” excursion led by a Boston Rock Gym expert. The class is perfect for those that have never climbed before or have indoor experience only! Experienced instructors will cover all of the basics including tying knots, appropriate climbing gear, proper climbing techniques and rappelling. Available as private, semi private, or group classes. Courses available in Hammond Pond (Brookline, MA), Quincy Quarries (Quincy MA), Pawtuckaway (Raymond), NH and North Conway, NH.

Family Introduction Courses:
When children first learn to climb it’s critical that they have FUN! Boston Rock Gym offers a family intro course to climbing that focuses less on the technical aspects of the ascent and more on simply climbing. Available as group of two to five with an adult (or two) and children fourteen and under. Courses available at Hammond Pond (Brookline, MA).

Top Rope Set-Up and Management
This course will teach you how to set up basic top-ropes so that you and your friends can be climb on your own time without needing any other assistance. Available for scout leaders, camp workers and any others who are interested in furthering their knowledge of outdoor climbing. Available as private, semi private or group classes. Courses available in North Conway, NH and Pawtuckaway (Raymond), NH.  

Learn to Lead Trad
A course that will teach you how to lead any kind of climb. Boston Rock Gym instructors will supervise and help as you build the skills you need to be on the sharp end including rock protection, placement & removal, route finding, leader falls, belaying with placett and setting up anchors. Available as private or semi-private classes. Courses available in North Conway, NH.

Now What: Improvised Self-Rescue
Learn the skills that will get you (and any fellow climbers) back to the ground quickly and safely in an emergency. Learn how to escape the belay, how to rappel with an injured partner, improvised ascension, ascending or descending to your partner and haul systems. Available for private, semi-private or group classes. Courses available in North Conway, NA and Pawtuckaway (Raymond), NH.

About Boston Rock Gym:
The Boston Rock Gym is New England’s premier indoor rock gym, offering the best in climbing terrain and instruction at their state-of-the-art rock gym located just outside of Boston in Woburn, Massachusetts.  The second oldest rock gym in the United States, Boston Rock Gym offers group and individual lessons, technique classes for beginner to advanced climbers, various levels of membership, climbing competitions, outdoor excursions, equipment demos, youth programs, team building, corporate and special events, birthday parties and gift certificates.  An industry leader in certified instructors and outdoor educators, the Boston Rock Gym staff helped to pioneer the Rock Wall Instructor Certification Course with The Climbing Wall Association and The American Mountain Guide Association, and nearly all team members are certified Rock Wall Instructors. The Boston Rock Gym is located at 78 Olympia Avenue Woburn, MA 01801. Hours are Monday-Friday: 12PM to 10PM, Saturday: 10AM to 10PM and Sunday: 10AM to 6PM. For more information call  or visit www.bostonrockgym.com.

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