Basic Rock Class (BRC)

The BOEALPS Basic Rock Class (BRC) is designed to bridge the gap between the Basic and Intermediate 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 gets them experience in following a trad lead climber that will lay the groundwork for learning to lead beyond the class.

The BRC is designed to leave plenty of time for personal, non-class climbing over the summer. In 2012, it will run from June to August and include three 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 one Monday-night lectures on the weeks with a weekend outing. Also, one or two in-town practice sessions will be scheduled.

Invitation to Instructors

For those who have the experience and the training to go with it, the BOEALPS Basic Rock Class is a fun class to help instruct. If you are interested in participating in this course as an instructor simply apply!