AMC Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School - Day 5

About this event

This is **DAY 5 of the 7-session AMC Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School**. **NOTE:** Signing up here does not register you in this class. For class details, registration, and payment, go to [https://www.arizonamountaineeringclub.org/outdoor-rock-climbing-school](https://www.arizonamountaineeringclub.org/outdoor-rock-climbing-school) The full class spans two weeks with four weeknight sessions and three full weekend days out on the rock at various crags. You will learn fundamental top-rope climbing skills including: equipment selection and usage, rope handling, climbing knots, climbing calls and partner communication, belaying, rappelling, climbing techniques, and basic self-rescue. In this session we will introduce the basic concepts of self rescue and will present several skills, including how to use prusiks to solve problems such as escaping the belay, ascending the rope, and rappelling past a knot. This session will be conducted at Phoenix Rock Gym in Tempe. **About AMC:** AMC is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1964 to teach climbing and other outdoor skills. These classes are provided through the generous donation of time and talent from our members. Class fees cover only operational expenses and gear.