Climbing: Grand Ledge, MI - Nov 4, 2012
Whether you're a seasoned sport climber or don't even know what a figure eight follow through knot is, this is a great opportunity to get climbing on real rock! Grand Ledge is a unique geology anomaly in the lower peninsula in that there is exposed rock. Thirty five foot cliffs are a great way to hone skills or try out top-roping for the first time.
Trip Full
- Lodging: NA
- Transportation: Vans
- Leaders: TBA
- Group Equipment: All Climbing Gear
The Trip Does Not Include:
- (Note: Other costs may arise for which the participant will be solely responsible).
- Travel to/from start location of trip (OA Rental Center)
- Shots, immunizations, or other medical costs
- Taxes, entry fees, or other costs associated with entering or leaving a country
- Passport application or other document fees
- Personal rental items during the program (photos, videos, backpacks, climbing gear, mountain bike, wet suits, etc).
- Meals outside those specified in "What's Included" section
- Trip Start Time & Location: November 4th, 8am at the OA Rental Center
- Trip End Time & Location: November 4th, in the evening at OA Rental Center
- Trip Duration (days): 1
- Minimum/Maximum Participants: 7 minumum, 10 maximum
- Pre Trip Meetings: 10/30/12, 7:30pm at OA Rental Center
- Early Price & Deadline: $45 10/19/12
- Regular Price & Deadline: $55 11/2/12
Goals:
Provide participants with a solid introduction to Midwest outdoor top-roped climbing, introduce camping principles, meet friends, and have fun.
Activity Difficulty Assesment:
No need to have had prior experience. Necessary skills will be taught before and during the trip. Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and a fondness of nature are all you need! More experienced outdoorspeople are also welcome to freshen up on skills or just hang out with people with similar interests. Must be in good physical condition.
Environmental Hazards:
Risks include, but are not limited to: thermoregulatory risks, including hypothermia; injuries related to hiking and backcountry camping including soft-tissue injuries, dislocated joints, strains, sprains, fractures, concussions, burns, cuts, and potentially death. With proper preparation and following of guidelines, however, most of these risks can be minimized. Clothing and outerwear must be adequate and will be subject to inspection.
Participant Screening:
Participants are responsible for knowing their personal fitness levels and should determine their ability to participate on this program with their physician. Any concerns regarding your fitness level and general health should be addressed with your physician.
Expectations of Participants:
- All participants MUST attend the pre-trip meeting. The date, time and location of this meeting varies from trip to trip, and can be found at the OAC website.
- All participants MUST complete the OA medical information, trip waiver, and trip release forms.
- Participants are expected to provide, at their own cost, all personal gear, including but not limited to: sleeping bags, backpacks, eating utensils, shoes, boots, and clothing suggested at the pre-trip meeting (waterproof layers, etc).
- All participants must adhere to Outdoor Adventures policies and procedures.
Itinerary:
We will meet at Outdoor Adventures at 8 am sharp where we will go over the details of the trip and make answer any questions you might have. By 8:30 you will board a van and begin the 90 minute drive to Grand Ledge. Once we arrive and get out top ropes set up we will go over basic safety checks and begin to climb. We will climb through out the day and plan to depart back to Ann Arbor around 5:30.
