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Bouldering @ Stone Fort:

If you enjoy bouldering at Climb Nashville, then grab your chalk pot and come with us to Stone Fort (aka Little Rock City) for some stellar bouldering.  Have no fears - we will provide the crash pads and teach you how to spot safely, as we check out some classic problems.
What: Full day of bouldering
When: Saturday, February 4
Where: Soddy Daisy, TN
Price: $60/p
Registration Deadline: January 27
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 6 PM.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 6 registrants.  There are 12 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.

Intro to Outdoor Climbing:

With routes of all difficulty and an easy hike in, King’s Bluff makes for a great first experience in outdoor climbing.  NSC’s AMGA certified guides will show you what outdoor climbing is all about.  Sign up with your friends or solo to experience the excitement of outdoor rock climbing.  Your guides will setup several top rope routes of varying difficulty to suit your skills. Whether you have never climbed outside before or want to brush up on your climbing technique, this trip is for you. Expect to learn knots and movement technique, in addition to getting in a lot of climbing.
What: Full day of top rope climbing
When: Saturday, February 18
Where: King’s Bluff, near Clarksville, TN
Price: $60/p
Registration Deadline: February 10
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 5 PM.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 6 registrants.  There are 12 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.

Bouldering Trip For Climbing Club Members:

Nashville School of Climbing’s AMGA certified guides will be leading a climbing trip to Little Rock City near Soddy Daisy, TN for Climbing Club members. The trip will be a full day of supervised bouldering and will be appropriate for climbers of all levels, featuring problems of varying difficulty.
What: Full day of bouldering
When: Saturday, February 18
Where: Little Rock City near Soddy Daisy, TN
Price: $60/p
Registration Deadline: February 10
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 7 AM - 6 PM.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 6 registrants.  There are 20 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.
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Bouldering @ the Obed

It is called the “Wild and Scenic Obed River” for a reason. On this bouldering trip, you will climb among scenic bluffs and overlooks.  There are problems for climbers of all levels, whether you are currently climbing R2 or O2 in the gym.  We will supply the pads and will teach you how to spot.
What: A full day of bouldering
When: Saturday, March 3
Where: Wartburg, TN
Price: $60/p
Registration Deadline: February 24
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 6 PM.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 6 registrants.  There are 12 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.

Traditional Lead Climbing Course

Traditional, or “trad” climbing involves placing your own gear (cams and stoppers) into cracks as protection en lieu of bolts.  Trad climbing requires skills at selecting and placing gear in addition to maintaining a cool head throughout the process.  During this 2-day course, you will practice placing and evaluating placements during mock leads (a simulated lead while being belayed on top rope). Time and skills allowing, you may even lead a route or two on your own. Given the serious nature of this course, participants must be lead certified in the gym and have outdoor climbing experience or have manager approval. NSC will provide a variety trad gear and can help you make an informed decision when you purchase your own rack.
What: Two day course in traditional lead climbing
When: Saturday, March 17 - Sunday, March 18
Where: Soddy Daisy, TN
Price: $250/p
Registration Deadline: March 9
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 6 PM each day.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.  Ask for info regarding accommodations in Chattanooga.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 3 registrants.  There are 6 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.
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Weekend Trip to the Obed:

The Obed is known for its technical and steep climbing on beautiful cliffs within eyesight and earshot of rushing creeks and rivers.  With miles of rock, one day is just not enough!  On this intermediate to advanced level trip, we will be sure to get on lots of 5.9s and 5.10s.
What: Two full days of top rope climbing
When: Saturday, April 21 - Sunday, April 22
Where: Wartburg,TN
Price: $120/p
Registration Deadline: April 13
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 6 PM each day.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 6 registrants.  There are 12 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC. Camping and hostels are available.

Parent-Child Trip @ Black Mountain:

Climbing is about overcoming challenges, building confidence, enjoying nature and building relationships. Your family will get to experience that together by encouraging one another, relying on one another through belaying, and enjoying being outside together.  We will provide all the equipment, instruction and information you need to have a safe and enjoyable time, even if you have never climbed before. Our certified guides and professional group facilitators will lead climbing, rappelling and other ground-level activities for all family members. Minimum age of 7.
What: A full day of top rope climbing
When: Saturday, April 28
Where: Crab Orchard,TN
Price: $120/pair
Registration Deadline: April 20
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 5 PM.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers:This trip requires a minimum of 6 registrants.  There are 12 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.
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Sport Leading Course:

The goal of this two day course is to prepare you for climbing independently.  The course covers: considerations and risks of leading outside, proper technique of clipping and belaying, anchor setup, anchor cleaning, rappelling, and managing the risk throughout the process.  Participants must be lead certified in the gym or have manager approval.
What: Two full days of instruction and climbing
When: Saturday, May 19 - Sunday, May 20
Where: King’s Bluff, near Clarksville, TN
Price: $250/p
Registration Deadline: May 11
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 5 PM.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 3 registrants.  There are 6 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.

Intro to Outdoor Climbing:

With routes of all difficulty and an easy hike in, King’s Bluff makes for a great first experience in outdoor climbing.  NSC’s AMGA certified climbing instructors will show you what outdoor climbing is all about.  Sign up with your friends or solo to experience the excitement of outdoor rock climbing.  Your guides will setup several top rope routes of varying difficulty to suit your skills. Whether you have never climbed outside before or want to brush up on your climbing technique, this trip is for you. Expect to learn knots and movement technique, in addition to getting in a lot of climbing.
What: Full day of top rope climbing
When: Saturday, May 26
Where: King’s Bluff, near Clarksville, TN
Price: $60/p
Registration Deadline: May 18
Time(s)/Location(s): Plan on being gone from 8 AM - 5 PM.  Trip times are approximate and may be dependent on traffic and group needs.  Transportation and food are not provided by NSC.
Trip Numbers: This trip requires a minimum of 6 registrants.  There are 12 spots available on this trip.  If not enough participants register, your payment will go to a future trip or instruction with NSC.
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Teen Rock Camp:

What:
Nashville School of Climbing is hosting a week-­long camp at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. The trip will include 6 full days of climbing, 7 nights of camping, and all meals. NSC’s professional instructors, who are certified in both climbing instruction and first aid, will lead the camp.
When:
Saturday, July 7 - Saturday, July 14
Where:
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, AR – This family dude ranch is located in the Ozark Mountains, near Jasper, AR. With miles of walkable private cliffline, HCR offers hundreds of quality and convenient climbs for climbers of all abilities. The ranch provides camping, bathrooms, showers, and a small store, as well.
Who:
Teenagers Psyched on Climbing – This camp is intended for experienced junior high and high school age climbers who want to take their climbing to the next level. In addition to LOTS of climbing, campers will build their skills in climbing movement, safety techniques, and technical rock climbing systems.
Registration:
Register at the front desk by May 7. The cost of the trip is $899. A deposit of 50% ($450.00) is due upon registration. The full balance is due by July 6. Spots are limited, so do not delay.
How do I get there?
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the ranch. A group will carpool/caravan to the Ranch on Saturday morning, July 7, so participants may be able to cooperate to minimize the burden of travel. Climbers will camp and climb all week (Sun-­‐Fri). Participants will then carpool/caravan back to Nashville midday of Saturday 14.
What should I bring?
NSC will be providing food, tents, helmets and all safety equipment. Climbers should bring their personal climbing gear if they have it (harness, shoes, and chalk) in addition to a sleeping pad and bag. In addition, participants should bring personal items, including clothes, toiletries, water bottles (2+ liters), a small backpack, and any meds or inhalers. NSC may be able to help supply some items given advance notice.

Rock Vacation:

What:
Nashville School of Climbing is hosting a week-long climbing trip at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch.  The trip will include 5 full days of climbing, 6 nights of camping, and all meals.  NSC’s professional instructors, who are certified in both climbing instruction and first aid, will lead the camp.  Expect to climb the majority of the day, while also spending time resting at camp, cooking meals, hiking around the ranch, and more.
When:
Sunday, July 15 - Saturday, July 21
Where:
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, AR – This family dude ranch is located in the Ozark Mountains, near Jasper, AR.  Miles of walkable cliff line provide hundreds of quality and convenient climbs for climbers of all abilities.  The ranch provides camping, bathrooms, showers, and a small store, as well.
Who:
Climbers of all levels – In addition to LOTS of climbing, climbers will build their skills in climbing movement, safety techniques, and technical rock climbing systems. Individuals, groups, and families are all welcome.
Registration:
Register at the front desk by May 7. The cost of the trip is $899, and includes fees, guiding, group camping and cooking equipment and all food. A deposit of 50% ($450.00) is due upon registration.  The full balance is due by July 6. Spots are limited, so do not delay.
How do I get there?
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the ranch. A group will carpool/caravan to the Ranch on Sunday morning, July 15, so participants may be able to cooperate to minimize the burden of travel. Climbers will camp and climb all week (Mon-­‐Fri). Participants will then carpool/caravan back to Nashville midday of Saturday July 21.
What should I bring?
NSC will be providing food, tents, helmets and all safety equipment. Climbers should bring their personal climbing gear if they have it (harness, shoes, and chalk) in addition to a sleeping pad and bag. In addition, participants should bring personal items, including clothes, toiletries, water bottles (2+ liters), a small backpack, and any meds or inhalers. NSC may be able to help supply some items given advance notice.

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What do I wear on a “Rock Climbing Day Trip”?  See our Suggested Gear List for more info.