2011 Dates for Women's Climbing Programs
Now there are even more options for women who are looking for adventure on the rocks. Those with no previous climbing experience can join our beginner group, while those ready to take the next step are welcome in our intermediate or advanced courses.
† This special session overlaps with a great climber tradition in Yosemite, the Yosemite Facelift. Climbers from around the country gather to help clean up our park, and get together for fun evening activities - movies, talks by famous climbers, etc. etc.
* During the warmest months, we've arranged for our Girls on Granite sessions to take place up in Tuolumne Meadows, where the weather is cooler.
The Yosemite Valley Climbing Plan
Drive into Yosemite, relax and make yourself comfortable in a Curry Village tent cabin. Shared lodging gives you a chance to get a jump start on meeting the fantastic women that you'll be climbing with during the program. While all the gear you need is provided, you are welcome to bring your own gear. Either way, you'll have the opportunity to practice belaying, placing protection, building anchors and climbing.
In the morning, meet your awesome female guides and gather climbing equipment between 8:30 and 9:00 am at the Yosemite Mountaineering School offices located next to the Curry Village store and just inside the Mountain Shop. Then, you'll drive, bike or shuttle to a section of cliff called Swan Slab, across from Yosemite Lodge, which has a large number of climbs of varying difficulty.
Beginner
Learn the basics of climbing, the equipment, safety systems and climbing techniques and then go climb a rock. Help keep your climbing partners safe, and cheer them on. With a maximum of 6 people per guide, you'll get plenty of personal attention. Spend the second day enjoying the Park on your own terms or sign up for one of our coed classes.
Intermediate
This is a great session for gym climbers who are looking to get outside. After a quick review of the basics, we'll get right into more advanced outdoor climbing techniques, and the pleasure of a good jam. You'll also get an introduction to placing climbing gear. Spend the day climbing, belaying and having a great time with new friends. On Day 2, practice and learn to build solid, and safe anchors with tradgear. Don’t worry, we will manage to get some climbing in too.
Advanced
Our advanced session is designed for women who already have experience placing gear, and are looking to increase their comfort on lead, and multi-pitch climbs. Day 1 is an introduction to lead climbing - including a discussion of strategies and techniques for efficient multi-pitch climbing and rappelling. Day 2 is all about self-rescue and aid climbing. Even if you aren't planning to climb a big wall just yet, the techniques you learn here can help you get yourself out of trouble on lead or on big routes, and give you confidence that you'll know what to do if something serious happens.
Lodging
This Yosemite rock climbing vacation package includes accommodations in a Curry Village Tent Cabin, shared with other Girls on Granite participants. If you would like private accommodations please let the agent know when you make your reservation. Upgrades to private accommodations at Curry Village or another DNC property are based on availability.
Get more details and sign up by calling the Yosemite Mountaineering School at (209) 372-8344.
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The Tuolumne Meadows Climbing Plan
Not too much different than the program in Yosemite Valley, but during the summer months, the higher elevations makes Tuolumne Meadows the cool place to hang out and we want to share that with you.
Enjoy your drive into Tuolumne Meadows and find your fellow climbers at the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge. Relax and enjoy the evening - there's plenty to see within walking distance of the lodge.
The next morning it isn't far to breakfast at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, or the Tuolumne Meadows Sport Shop. If you drove in from the West side, you passed the Sport Shop on your way to your lodging accomodations at the lodge - it's the building behind the gas station that has the cool gear in the window display. Your female guides will meet you there at 8:30am so that you can gather climbing equipment and get a quick orientation for the day. While all the gear you need is provided, you are welcome to bring your own gear. Either way, you'll have the opportunity to practice belaying, placing protection, building anchors and climbing.
Beginner
Learn the basics of climbing, the equipment, safety systems and climbing techniques and then go climb a rock. Help keep your climbing partners safe, and cheer them on. With a maximum of 6 people per guide, you'll get plenty of personal attention. Spend the second day enjoying the Park on your own terms.
Intermediate
This is a great session for gym climbers who are looking to get outside. After a quick review of the basics, we'll get right into more advanced outdoor climbing techniques, and the pleasure of a good jam. You'll also get an introduction to placing climbing gear. Spend the day climbing, belaying and having a great time with new friends. On Day 2, practice and learn to build solid, and safe anchors with gear. Don’t worry, we will manage to get some climbing in too.
Advanced
Our advanced session is designed for women who already have experience placing gear, and are looking to increase their comfort on lead, and multi-pitch climbs. Day 1 is an introduction to lead climbing - including a discussion of strategies and techniques for efficient multi-pitch climbing and rappelling. Day 2 is all about self-rescue and aid climbing. Even if you aren't planning to climb a big wall just yet, the techniques you learn here can help you get yourself out of trouble on lead or on big routes, and give you confidence that you'll know what to do if something serious happens.
Lodging
This Yosemite rock climbing vacation package includes accommodations in a Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Tent Cabin, shared with other Girls on Granite participants. If you would like private accommodations, please let the Mountaineering School know when you make your reservation. Upgrades to private accommodations at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge or another DNC property are based on availability.
Get more details and sign up now. Call the Yosemite Mountaineering School at (209) 372-8344.
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