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Anyone in Prescott teach climbing lessons?

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Tara Layman · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 30

I live in Prescott, Arizona. I grew up here and I've always hiked, camped, and fished in this town and those around it. I've always dreamed of learning to rock climb. I'm not sure how to go about it... Theres these touristy sites where you can do a half a day lesson for 200 bucks...I want this so bad, I was willing to take a trip to Georgia to train with the only person I know that climbs, my cousin.I'm more looking for a one on one with someone. Anyone out there willing to help me out? Where do I start?

James DeRoussel · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Nov 2001 · Points: 1,025

Not in Prescott, but Jeff Fassett is an AMGA climbing guide based in Tucson. He is an excellent teacher and his rates are quite reasonable. He is also a member of this website, here

Best of luck, and feel free to PM me if you have any trouble tracking him down.

James

Robin like the bird · · Philomath, or · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 300

Prescott college has a big rock climbing community. I also might look at Rubicon outdoors, their out of Prescott.

rubiconoutdoors.com/

Marc H · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 265

Swing by Coyote Joe's and talk to Carl. He's a chill guy that knows his way around a bunch of the climbing areas.

lynne wolfe · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 25

I have an old student who now lives in Prescott, is a good climber and excellent teacher. Her name is Amylee, pop her a note at joy.amylee at gmail.com, tell her Lynne sent you.

Robin like the bird · · Philomath, or · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 300

+1 to amylee, and carl they are pretty rad!

Ron Thompson · · Idlewild, CA · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 125

Prescott College has some GREAT instructors. I was in their outdoor leadership program and David Lovejoy and Mike Golf were excellent climbers and instructors.I know they still have excellent climbers today in that program . Call Prescott College for information on guide service/training.

chuck claude · · Flagstaff, Az · Joined Jul 2006 · Points: 225

In Flagstaff, Chris Tatum is fully AMGA certified, and is affiliated with the local climbing gym Vertical Relief. Never was taught by him but I know him personally and he is a great guy and very patient. Their are lots of places locally that would be great venues to learn.

Good luck.

Tim M · · none · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 293

+2 for amylee

NickinCO · · colorado · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 155
Tara Layman wrote:I live in Prescott, Arizona. I grew up here and I've always hiked, camped, and fished in this town and those around it. I've always dreamed of learning to rock climb. I'm not sure how to go about it... Theres these touristy sites where you can do a half a day lesson for 200 bucks...I want this so bad, I was willing to take a trip to Georgia to train with the only person I know that climbs, my cousin.I'm more looking for a one on one with someone. Anyone out there willing to help me out? Where do I start?
For someone that sounds to have a lot of drive... pick up a book and start reading and check out your local gym. I suggest Freedom of the Hills and then some of the beginner books from the Mountaineering series depending on what type of climbing you want to dor. That's how a lot of people including myself learned.
Tara Layman · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 30

Wow! Thank you all for your help! Your awesome :)

wankel7 · · Indiana · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 10

You could also checkout meetup.com to see if there are any rock climbing groups around.

"Kellie" · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 0

Hi Tara... my story sounds a bit like your own... I just got back from lander, Wyo where I participated in the beginners climbing clinic at the 18th International Climbers Festival. I loved the newbie introduction to rock climbing and am hoping to keep learning the ropes here in Prescott (my home)... maybe we could put our heads together and use the information posted to get started :)
namaste' Kellie

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