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Activities Spring 2009
Most activities require advanced registration.
Call (217) 726-7128
or visit SpHC 153 to sign up.
Late Night Cosmic Bouldering
Indoor Ice Climbing Intro
Free Climbing Nights
Ice Climbing Afternoon Intro
Ice Climb at Gooseberry Falls State Park
Women’s Ice Climbing Sunday
Mountaineering Intro
Rock Warrior’s Mind with Arno Ilgner
Rock Warrior’s Way Expresso Clinic
North Shore Ice Adventure
Ice climbing: Advancing your Skills
Learn to Sport Lead Climb
Mountaineering Skills Practice
PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification
Learn to Lead Traditional Climbs
Sport Climbing Technical Rigging Clinic
Women’s Climbing Night
Concrete Smorgasbord Climbing Comp
Build Your Own Top Rope Anchors I Placing Protection
Build Your Own Top Rope Anchors II Indoor Practice
Build Your Own Top Rope Anchors III Outdoor Practice
Slack Line Workshop
Get Out and Boulder In Duluth
Climbing in the City
Outdoor Climbing at Ely’s Peak
Climb the Shovel Point Sea Cliffs
PCIA Top Rope Climbing Instructor Certification Series
Late Night Cosmic Bouldering
Late Night Cosmic Bouldering
Spend a relaxing late night bouldering and watching videos.
Everyone is welcome, just stop in.
Wednesdays, February 4 and March 4 8 - 10 pm
Meet: Inland Wall (adjacent to Ice Rink/Courts)
Cost: FREE!
Indoor Ice Climbing Intro
Experience climbing with ice tools in the warm comfort of the
North Shore Wall. Learn ice climbing techniques on foam “ice”
panels and get ready to climb on some real ice next month.
Beginners welcome. No Experience Required. All equipment is
provided.
Wednesday, January 28 7 - 9 pm
Register By: Noon, January 27
We Provide: Instruction, Ice Climbing Gear
Meet: North Shore Wall
Cost: $5 UMD Students/ $20 Others
Info Sheet
Free Climbing Nights
Try climbing free! Beginners are welcome. Pick up your free
pass at the RSOP Fitness Center Welcome Desk and our climbing
staff will get you started. All equipment and climbing shoes
are included.
Men Climb Free - Monday, February 2 4 - 8 pm
Women Climb Free – Monday, February 9 4 – 8 pm
Meet: Inland and North Shore climbing walls
Cost: FREE!
Ice Climbing Afternoon Intro
Try ice climbing today! Our instructors will show you techniques
for using ice tools and crampons to climb your way up
frozen waterfalls. Beginners welcome. No Experience Required.
Wednesday, February 4 3 - 6 pm
Paid Registration Due: Noon, February 3
We Provide: Instruction, Ice Climbing Gear,
Transportation
Meet: Trailhead, SpHC
Cost: $12 UMD Students/ $20 Others
Info Sheet
Ice Climb at Gooseberry Falls State Park
Try ice climbing at this beautiful and friendly North Shore
environment. We’ll learn about techniques and equipment to
work your way up a frozen waterfall amid the stunning winter
scenery of Gooseberry State Park. Beginners welcome! No experience
required. All equipment is provided.
Sunday, February 8 9am - 5pm
Saturday, February 14 9am - 5pm
Register By: Noon, Thursday before the program
We Provide: Instruction, Transportation, Ice Climbing Gear
You Provide: Warm Clothing, Bag Lunch, Water Bottle
Meet: Trailhead, SpHC
Cost: $45 UMD Students/ $65 Others
Info Sheet
Women’s Ice Climbing Sunday
Spend a day with other active women and all women instructors
amid the dazzling winter scenery of Gooseberry State Park.
Beginners welcome for this fun and friendly adventure!
Sunday, February 15 9am - 5pm
Register By: Noon, February 13
We Provide: Instruction, Transportation, Ice Climbing Gear
Meet: Trailhead, SpHC
Cost: $45 UMD Students/ $65 Others
Info Sheet
Mountaineering Intro
Do you dream of snowy summits? Come see images of climbing
mountain peaks and check out the equipment you need to head
for the mountains. Learn about great places to get started.
Wednesday, February 11 7 pm
Meet: Hall of Fame Room (SpHC 191)
FREE!
Info Sheet
Rock Warrior’s Mind with Arno Ilgner
World-renowned climbing guru Arno Ilgner comes to UMD to
speak about training your mind to reduce your fears and deal
with stress. Arno will share climbing stories to teach you mental
techniques to improve your climbing ability and enhance all
aspects of your life.
Tuesday, February 17, 7 pm
Meet: Montague 70
FREE! (Optional: donation for the UMD Climbers for Kids Fund)
Info Sheet
Rock Warrior’s Way Expresso Clinic
Arno Ilgner himself will teach this hands-on clinic designed to
help you be more self aware, assess risks, reduce fear, deal with
stress. Learn to improve your problem solving skills, set your
intentions and commit deliberately to overcoming challenges.
Wednesday, February 18 Noon - 4pm -or- 6-10pm
Limit 8 per clinic so register well in advance to secure your spot.
We Provide: Instruction, Climbing Gear
Meet: at the North Shore Wall
Cost: $69
Info Sheet
North Shore Ice Adventure
Join us for the ultimate North Shore winter day: stream skiing,
rappelling and ice climbing. Ski down the Devil’s Track river,
rappel a box canyon and climb a 200’ ice climb. Instructors
guide you through each step and back to the van.
Saturday, February 21 8:00am – 8:00pm
Register By: Noon on February 19
We Provide: Instruction, Transport, Skis, Climbing Gear
Meet: Trailhead, SpHC
Cost: $45 UMD Students/ $65 Others
Info Sheet
Ice climbing: Advancing your Skills
You’ve tried ice climbing and have the basics. Now it’s time to
try steeper, more technical ice and mixed routes. Practice placing
ice screws on top rope and hone your skills on ice and mixed
terrain.
Sunday, February 22 9am - 5pm
Register By: Noon, February 21
We Provide: Instruction, Transportation, Ice Climbing Gear
Meet: Trailhead, SpHC
Cost: $45 UMD Students/ $65 Others
Info Sheet
Learn to Sport Lead Climb
Hoping to step out on the ‘sharp end’ of the rope and lead your
own climbs this spring? We’ll cover techniques for leading
bolted climbs, evaluating hazards and managing risk.
Tuesday, February 24 4-6pm
Register By: Monday, February 20
Meet: North Shore Wall
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others
Info Sheet
Mountaineering Skills Practice
Get a hands-on introduction to skills needed to cross glaciers
and ascend snowy mountains. We’ll head across campus to Rock
Hill to practice rope, crampon and ice axe skills on steep snow.
Wednesday, February 25 3 – 6pm
Register By: Noon, February 23
We Provide: Instruction, Mountaineering Gear
Meet: Trailhead, SpHC
Cost: $12 UMD Students/ $20 Others
Info Sheet
PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification
The Professional Climbing Instructors Association is a nationally-
recognized organization dedicated to skills training and
promoting professionalism in climbing instructors. This course
emphasizes best practices for instructors in technical expertise
and in teaching skills.
Friday evening through Sunday, February 27-March 1
Register By: Noon, February 16
Meet: Trailhead, SpHC
Cost: $95 UMD Students/ $120 Others
Info Sheet
Learn to Lead Traditional Climbs
“Trad” climbing means placing your own rock protection as
you lead climb and having your second remove it as they climb.
Learn the basics of this skill and get ready to climb in the
world’s most beautiful places.
Tuesday, March 3 4-6pm
Register By: Noon, Monday, March 2
Meet: Inland Climbing Wall
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others
Info Sheet
Sport Climbing Technical Rigging Clinic
Practice rigging sport anchors for safe lowering, bringing up a
second, top roping or rappelling and you’ll be ready for action
on the sport climbing crags this spring.
Tuesday, March 10 4-6pm
Register By: Monday, March 9
Meet: Inland Climbing Wall
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others
Info Sheet
Women’s Climbing Night
Join us for an all women’s night in the Climbing Wall. Women
instructors and a supportive environment welcome new and
experienced climbers alike. Expect to laugh, challenge yourself
and get a great workout.
Wednesday, March 4 4 - 8pm
Meet: Inland Wall (adjacent to Ice Rink/Courts)
Cost: $3 UMD Students/ $10 Others - (or Semester pass)
Concrete Smorgasbord Climbing Comp
Join the North Shore Climbers for a day of climbing excitement
and fabulous door prizes at the 18th Annual Concrete Smorgasbord
climbing competition. Try your hand at all-new bouldering
and roped routes and compete against climbers of all abilities.
Sunday, April 19 9:30am – 4:00pm
Skill Level: All Experience Levels Welcome
Meet: Ice Rink Overlook, SpHC
Cost: $15 by April 17/ $25 at the door (includes t-shirt)
Build Your Own Top Rope Anchors I Placing Protection
Beginner to intermediate climbers, get ready to build your own
top rope anchors. This first session will focus on placing and
evaluating rock protection and combining anchor points. Don’t
miss this hands-on clinic.
Thursday, April 23 6:30– 9:30pm
Register By: Wednesday, April 22
Meet: Inland Wall
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others
Info Sheet
Build Your Own Top Rope Anchors II Indoor Practice
Get hands-on practice building top rope anchors in a controlled
setting. We’ll cover strategies for safety at the cliff edge and ways
to become more timely and efficient when building your anchors.
Friday, April 24 6:30– 9:30pm
Register By: Wednesday, April 22
Meet: Inland Wall
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others
Info Sheet
Build Your Own Top Rope Anchors III Outdoor Practice
Now lets get outside and practice building top ropes on real rock.
Saturday, April 25 10am – 4pm
Register By: Wednesday, April 22
Meet: Trailhead in SpHC
Cost: $15 UMD Students/$55 Others
Info Sheet
Slack Line Workshop
It’s the rest day activity of climbers around the globe; balancing
on a tightly-stretched length of webbing. Come and learn the
basics of slack line rigging and walking skills. Join us for the fun!
Wednesday, April 29 4:30 - 6:30pm
Meet: Trailhead in SpHC
Cost: FREE
Info Sheet
Get Out and Boulder In Duluth
Get outside and check out some of the sweet bouldering spots
right here in Duluth. Bring climbing shoes and get ready for fun!
Thursday, April 30 2 - 6pm
Register By: Noon, April 29 to ensure vehicle space.
Meet: Trailhead in SpHC
Cost: FREE
Info Sheet
Climbing in the City
Fun rock climbing can be found just 10 minutes from campus.
Join us for a fun afternoon of rock climbing in the West End of
Duluth. Beginner through advanced climbing. No experience
needed.
Friday, May 1 2 – 5 pm
Register By: Non, April 30
We provide: Instruction, Transportation and Climbing Gear
Meet: Trailhead in SpHC
Cost: $15 UMD Students/ $45 Others
Info Sheet
Outdoor Climbing at Ely’s Peak
Enjoy an afternoon of climbing in West Duluth with a scenic view
of the St. Louis River Valley. Beginners are welcome for this fun
and friendly climbing outing.
Saturday, May 2 Noon – 5:30pm
Register By: Noon, April 30
We Provide: Instruction, Climbing Gear, Transportation
Meet: Trailhead in SpHC
Cost: $15 UMD Students/$45 Others
Info Sheet
Climb the Shovel Point Sea Cliffs
Enjoy high quality climbing on stunning cliffs rising right out of
Lake Superior. Bring your camera and your sense of adventure
for this fun day. Beginners are welcome.
Sunday, May 3 9am - 6pm
Register By: Noon, May 1
We Provide: Instruction, Climbing Gear, Transportation
Meet: Trailhead in SpHC
Cost: $20 UMD Students/$55 Others
Info Sheet
PCIA Top Rope Climbing Instructor
Certification Series
May 17-22
Check umdrsop.org for details.
