UPDATE!!! Atlanta Rocks! Indoor climbing

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UPDATE!!! Atlanta Rocks! Indoor climbing

The Basics:

Event Type:

Indoor Climb

Event Location:

Atlanta Rocks - Intown

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jul 27 2009 6:00 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jul 22 2009 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 26 2009 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Pam
John T

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Updated 7/26/09

We received notice that Atlanta Rocks will be hosting at least two other groups on Monday. Rather than a typically slow Monday night at the gym, we will experience a more crowded one. This means that you might have to wait to climb a particular route, the staff might be stretched and gear availability might become an issue.

We apologize for the late notice. We will not cancel the event, and we will set up a similar indoor climbing event next week.

Please remove yourself from the event if you would rather try it next week, or at some other time (probably Monday!) in the near future. It's totally up to you; we plan on going and having a good time regardless. :-D

Thanks & hope to see you tomorrow!

Where?
Atlanta Rocks is the largest indoor climbing gym in the Southeast, with more than 12,000 square feet of professionally-designed, seamless climbing surface. Atlanta Rocks has approximately 50 top-rope stations, averaging three climbing routes per rope. Although this event is posted as Easy-Moderate, the gym offers enough variety that even the most advanced climbers can be challenged. Route difficulty levels range from 5.4 to 5.13.

In addition, Atlanta Rocks offers locker rooms, showers and aerobic exercise equipment.

How Much?
See Cost information near the end of the trip description. While the AOC will NOT be collecting any money for this event, you will still need to pay the gym.

Important - Belay Certification
If you have never climbed at Atlanta Rocks before but know how to belay and would like to, you'll need to get a belay certification while being supervised by a staff member. This is for your safety, and it's a good thing. The certification costs $3 and takes just a few minutes. If you don't want to spring for the $3, you could offer to belay someone and they could pay your fee. Only those with a yellow wristband will be able to belay. If we end up with too few people to belay, we can take turns or try bouldering.

Please indicate in the Notes what your experience level is for belaying and whether you are or want to be certified at the gym. We don't expect people to know how to, especially if you are new to the sport, so don't let that hold you back from signing up.

Required Items to Bring:
You can rent all the equipment, but it's nice if you have your own. REI sells a kit by Black Diamond that includes everything but the shoes for $99. See Recommended Items for basic indoor climbing gear.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Climbing shoes
Harness
Belay device
Locking carabiner
Chalk with a chalk sock (less dust)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Since this is in town, there will be no carpool for the event. If you see other members living in your area on the list, by all means, please try to carpool.

Atlanta Rocks Intown
1019 Collier Rd NW, Ste A, Atlanta, GA 30318
404-351-3009

How to Get There:
I-75 to Howell Mill Rd
East on Howell Mill Rd
Left on Collier Rd
Cross under the I-75 overpass
Next right into Collier Center
Second building on the right
1019 Collier Rd NW, Ste A

We will greet AOC members just inside the Atlanta Rocks door from 5:50 -6:15 PM. After that, we'll be climbing! Ask the desk staff where to find us.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

We will not collect any money. Just pay the cashier.

Climb Only (no staff assistance)
Men - $15
Women $11.25 (Monday is ladies' night, so women climb for 25% off.)

Gym Rentals
-Belay Device or Chalk Bag $2.50
-Harness $3.00
-Shoes $4.00

You can find more info about the rates here:

http://www.atlantarocks.com/intownrates.html

In addition to the gym time and equipment rentals, Atlanta Rocks offers the following class:

Introduction to Gym Climbing
$35 per person (taught by Atlanta Rocks staff)
If you have never climbed before, this thorough overview will help your confidence. The class includes certification to belay. Class runs from 7-9 PM.

Finally, if we have six people who are either renting equipment or would like additional instruction, we can arrange an Atlanta Rocks Novice Climb, which is a two-hour supervised program that costs $25 per person but includes all your rental equipment. Use the Notes to indicate if you're interested in this program, and please send John an email so he can organize it.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

As always, please be sure to remove yourself from this event if you are unable to make it, in case there is a wait list.