Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 09:34:35 -0700
From: Mark Pauly <mapauly [AT] stanford.edu>
To: climbing [AT] lists.Stanford.EDU, redwood [AT] lists.Stanford.EDU
Subject: Intro to Rock Climbing Class

The Stanford Alpine Club presents:

An Introduction to Rock Climbing

This one day trip is open to anyone affliated with Stanford.  No
experience
required - we'll teach you everything you need to know.  Come enjoy the
beautiful fall weather, check out some great views, and have fun learning
to climb!

When: Sunday, October 17th, 8AM to 6PM
Where: Meet at 8 AM at the Tressider bollards - in front of the parking
lot
where the Marguerite stops.  We'll carpool from there up to Castle Rock
State Park (45 min drive)
How much: $5 for SAC members, $15 for everyone else

Space is limited, so please e-mail Mark (mapauly [AT] stanford.edu) 
 if you'd like to come.  In your e-mail please let me know if
you're a SAC member and briefly describe any climbing experience (none is
fine too). Also, let me know if you would be willing to drive and if so,
how many seatbelts your vehicle has.

Equipment:
You need the following climbing-related items: harness, climbing shoes,
climbing helmet, ATC, locking carabiner. If you are missing any of
these, please come to the
Stanford Climbing Wall (see map at
http://www.stanford.edu/group/climbingwall/visit.html)
on Friday, Oct 15th, at 4PM to pick it up. Climbing gear rental is
included in the cost of the trip.
You should also bring: 2 full water bottles, lunch and snacks, a daypack,
sun-screen, etc.
 
- Mark