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Rock Climbing on the Shawangunk Ridge

Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (ET)

Rock Climbing on the Shawangunk Ridge

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Regular Ticket Ended $169.00 $0.00
Dynamic Outdoors Returning Member Ended $159.00 $0.00
Self Drive Ticket Ended $139.00 $3.57
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Event Details

Rock Climbing in the famous Gunks
ALL levels of experience welcome


Learn to Rock Climb,  or advance your existing skills in the famous "Gunks", located by the Minnewaska State Park, Up State New York. JJRocksCollage1

Fully insured, licensed, and accredited instructors will prepare you to scale the walls of the Shawangunk with full professional equipment.

Under highly qualified supervision you will learn to move on the rocks, climb and belay, and understand the required safety and back up procedures.
Insurance policy and AMGA certification of our guides available upon request.

Our Climbing Area: The Shawangunk Ridge - also called The Gunks:
Known for its outdoor recreation, most notably as one of the major rock climbing areas of North America. Also known for its biodiversity and scenic character, the ridge has been designated by The Nature Conservancy as a significant area for its conservation programs.
The ridge is primarily underlain by Shawangunk Conglomerate, a hard, silica-cemented conglomerate of white quartz pebbles and sandstone.

This is a step by step program: All levels are welcome, all gear is provided:
The guides are all highly experienced, professional climbing instructors, with great familiarity of the Gunks.

 

Meeting / Departure:
Departure Time: 8.00 am
Meeting: 3 pick-up locations in Manhattan: Union Square, UES & UWS

Return ca. 6.30 pm - Depending on traffic

Travel time: 1-1/2 hours each way

Cost: $159 to $169
Please ask for special discount if you have your own equipment or want to drive to meet us:

Price Includes:
- FULL Day of climbing with experienced and certified guides at a 4 to 1 guiding ratio
- ALL necessary gear and equipment 
(ropes, helmets, harness, shoes)
- Transportation, park fee, and some snacks plus BEER ! for the way back...


For you to bring: backpack, lunch, sandwiches, picnic, 2 liters of water, liquids...     and good spirits !!
Also recommended: sun lotion, bug spray, a hat & sun glasses...

Questions / RSVP:  igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Registration is refundable up to 6 business days prior to the activity date minus a $20 administrative & processing fee per ticket. Within 6 business days of the activity date all purchases are final and Non-Refundable.

Change of date:
If you need to or want to change your date after you purchased your ticket:
up to 6 business days prior to the activity, there will be a $20 administrative & processing fee per ticket. Within 6 business days of the activity, the $20 fee will also apply; however, the date change might only be possibly if we can replace you. New date is subject to availability and restrictions apply.

Weather Policy:
In case we have to cancel due to weather; we will give a full forward credit to this very same activity or any future event of choice.

 

When

Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (ET)


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We are an energetic and friendly club dedicated to offering the best outdoor adventures to NYC'ers. All of our events are designed to make sure that everyone is involved and has a great time. We focus on a very personalized approach so that you get the most out of each trip, whether it is hiking in a lush forest, canoeing down a crystal clear river or galloping on horseback along the sandy beaches. Our goal is to provide a simple, convenient way to escape the concrete jungle of NYC for a day of fresh air, fantastic views and great interaction with other people who enjoy the outdoors.