The BOEALPS Basic Rock Class (BRC) is designed to bridge the gap between the Basic Mountaineering and Alpine Climbing Classes. It introduces students to principles of technical rock and basic alpine climbing, allows them to establish mentorship relationships with more experienced climbers through a 1:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and gives them experience in following a trad lead climber who will lay the groundwork for learning to lead after the class.

The class is designed to leave plenty of time for personal, non-class climbing over the summer. It runs from late June until September and includes four full weekend outings and one single-day alpine outing. The class size is limited to 12 students. In addition to weekend outings, there will be Monday night lectures on the weeks preceding a weekend outing. There will also be a skills night at the Mountaineers’ Sand Point Clubhouse during the first week of class.