Appalachian Mountains Rock Climbing XT

This course, designed for beginners, focuses on acquiring and refining fundamental climbing skills including communication with a belay partner, knot tying, gear placement, anchor set-up, rappelling and top rope climbing. Low student-to-staff ratios allow for individual attention in addition to group instruction. You’ll start out bouldering, practicing balance and movement, then progress to more challenging climbs as you hone your skills. An awe-inspiring multi-pitch combines all your new skills with teamwork and confidence to reach more than 500 feet above the forest floor.

The Southern Appalachians (which includes the Blue Ridge & Great Smoky mountain ranges) are some of the oldest mountains in the world. The lush, dense forests feature an incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna. Our courses here foster an appreciation of nature and environmental stewardship. Amidst these highest mountains east of the Mississippi, rocky crags and granite outcroppings provide exceptional climbing opportunities. Granite and limestone formations present a variety of routes for all skill levels. The Outward Bound Difference… This XT (eXtra Technical) course features less expedition than our other courses in order to provide ample opportunity to practice climbing. The course will focus on skills acquisition. Taught within the context of our core philosophies, you will also be introduced to wilderness ethics and group dynamics. Teamwork, communication, decision-making and responsible risk-taking feature prominently.

Successful completion of your course demands mastery of skills, trust, fitness, confidence, tenacity, leadership, initiative and compassion. No experience is necessary.

Region: North Carolina

Activities: rock climbing, rappelling, top-roping, possible ropes course, advance knot tying and equipment use, multi-pitch climb, possible service project, Leave No Trace

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Dates	Days	Age	Focus	Location	Tuition	Course	Enroll
08/04/08 to 08/11/08	8	18+	Adults 18+, 23+		$1545.00	NXO821
08/04/08 to 08/11/08	8	16-18	N/A		$1545.00	NXN822