Ready to take your rock climbing to the next level? If you’re interested in taking your climbing from the gym to outside or are just interested in climbing outside on your own, this 4-part series focuses on the “knots and bolts” needed for setting climbs in an outdoor top-rope environment. Journey with certified instructors as you explore applicable knots, equipment, principles of setting up natural top rope anchors, and then put those basic anchor building concepts into practice during this hands-on course. Please note that the focus of this program is learning everything you need to know about how to safely set up top rope climbs – so guests will most likely not be rock climbing as part of this series.

If you have any questions regarding this program or need accommodations for a disability, feel free to call our office 216-341-1704, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, or contact us at OR@clevelandmetroparks.com.

Dates & Locations:
 • April 8, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
   Canalway Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
 • April 15, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
   Canalway Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
 • April 22, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
   Top O ’Ledges Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation
 • April 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
   Top O ’Ledges Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation

Ages: 14 & over (Minors between the ages of 14-17 MUST have a registered and participating adult)
Fee: $120 per person (All guests MUST register)
Terrain/Distance: Natural surface terrain with steep grades, exposed cliff edges, and rocks
Includes: Rock climbing equipment

Gain a deeper understanding of how and why anchors work. During this series you’ll gain experience with:
 • various anchor building materials like webbing, ropes, and carabiners
 • common knots used in anchor building systems
 • core anchor building principles
 • building tethers to move around the cliff edge safely
 • lowering over the cliffline
 • setting bolted climbs
 • practical, hands-on practice

Please bring a completed waiver and review the participant equipment list. Classes will begin promptly, so plan to arrive early.

Please select this link for Essential Eligibility Criteria for this program.

General Information:
Program fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date/program unless Cleveland Metroparks finds it necessary to cancel a program. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.

Fees

Programs with fee will be charged in full:

• Registration Fee (Standard Fee): $120.00 = $120.00