SoCA Backpacking

[OLLIE]

Thanks for the info Eubi and Dave. I will get into one of these courses. I know Dave and some others here have often heard me express my interest in these activities.

[BoBoNel]

what a great pic. i need to get off my fat arse, loose a ton of weight and get out there! i need to use my rig to get me to the starting point.......then hike to places unknown/untouched.
love it........thanks for your posts. hopefully you'll motivate a few of us!

[OLLIE]

what a great pic. i need to get off my fat arse, loose a ton of weight and get out there! i need to use my rig to get me to the starting point.......then hike to places unknown/untouched.
love it........thanks for your posts. hopefully you'll motivate a few of us!

That's exactly why I originally bought my rig.

[cruiserlarry]

Fair warning for the wheelers here: Historically, the SCMA is an off-shoot of the Sierra Club, and although it's been many years since I took the class I'd guess it's still very "green" in it's orientation. So as an added bonus, you can probably have lots of interesting debates with people there about the role of wheeling in outdoor recreation!

I ain't skeered

No, I wouldn't expect you would be Larry!

Just wanted to prepare people for the reaction they might get when they show up at the first class in their lifted, locked, and fully armored FJ/Jeep/Taco/Hummer.

Seriously, in my time there it was a great group of people who are really are passionate about sharing their love of rock climbing and mountaineering with others.

I was just kidding, really. As most folks already know, I tend to be a little left of center on most political issues, and while I don't agree with everything the Sierra Club does, I am not completely opposed to them either. Nothing is ever black and white. So, if I were to attend a class, I would gladly listen to the reasons my FJ and my off-road hobby are unacceptable; and then I would just as happily motor off in my FJC to hit the trails...

Can't we all just get along ????

[big dave]

Larry just tell them you use the Fj to make weekly runs to soccer games and grocery stores.

[cruiserlarry]

Larry just tell them you use the Fj to make weekly runs to soccer games and grocery stores.

I'll tell them I use it to transport veggie oil to disabled bio-diesel vehicles....

[cowboy4x4]

not trying to bash but...there is a lot to learn if you are going to set up top rope and or lead climb. I have been climbing for 29 yrs and have been on a search and rescue team, and it is a constant learning sport even to this day. This cant be totally learned in a day or to, you will get the basics but I wouldnt call someone an instructor after only a few classes. again just my opinion not bashing.....Thomas

[gon2srf]

not trying to bash but...there is a lot to learn if you are going to set up top rope and or lead climb. I have been climbing for 29 yrs and have been on a search and rescue team, and it is a constant learning sport even to this day. This cant be totally learned in a day or to, you will get the basics but I wouldnt call someone an instructor after only a few classes. again just my opinion not bashing.....Thomas

Thomas, I can't find the post where anyone is stating this?

[gon2srf]

Ok found it. If you reply using a quote, I think it might be easier to understand your statement. I had to go back and read the whole thread to "get" where you were coming from.

In the Inland Empire, we have a Scout program to teach rock climbing to adults. It consists of a classroom session that goes over the basic safety precautions. Next class you will learn how to climb, and we will get you out on the rocks for a day of actual climbing, rapelling and belaying. You are now an Instructor in Training. After assisting in three climbing outings, you qualify for the third class to be a Lead Climb Instructor. In this class you will learn how to set anchors and even do basic high angle rescues. Then you get to go out on the rocks again and practice everything you have learned. After passing the third class, you can lead a Scout rock climbing session. The BSA is super-safe about rock climbing, but they don't have many accidents either. However, you have to be a registered Scouter to take the classes.

I believe Sports Chalet and REI have rock climbing classes. Also, check out any of the indoor climbing gyms.

You are wise to seek out a class. In fact it's imperitive that you take a class! Rock climbing, and especially setting anchors, is not something you should be learning on your own!

[cowboy4x4]

Hi Scott... I havent figured out how to do that quote thing. No big deal, I didnt want to be a kill joy or anything. I just wanted to make sure people climb safe, it can be a very dangerous sport if taken to lightly. I have a blast climbing, I recently taught my son how to climb and he took to it like wildfire. He is entering his first competition this weekend. Hope to see you on the trails soon...Thomas