CLIMBING WALL PROGRAMS

Augmented Reality Climb Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2-6PM

Experience augmented reality climbing! We’ll project various games and sequences on the wall, and you’ll do your best to beat the clock. Challenge your friends to a match or push yourself to your climbing limits!

Women’s Climb Nights Wednesday, Sept. 11 4-6PM Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4-6PM

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 4-6PM

A monthly celebration of the women of climbing! Whether you’re an experienced climber or just starting out, come to the wall for a night of community and fun.

Open Adaptive Climbing Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2-6PM Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2-6PM Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2-6PM

Ascend the wall with our state-of-the-art adaptive climbing equipment! This system was designed by Mark Wellman, the first paraplegic to climb El Capi-tan.

Red Rocks Adventure

Program

Trips & Climbing Wall - Fall 2019 -

Red Rocks Adventure Program

Ben Wygant

Coordinator

Red Rocks Community College

Student Recreation Center

13300 W. 6th Ave.

Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone: 303-914-6379

E-mail: ben.wygant@rrcc.edu

Web: www.rrcc.edu/src

CLIMBING WALL PROGRAMS

Add-On Climbing Tournament October 1 - October 31

Add-On is a competitive climbing game that is similar to “horse” in basketball - requiring strategy, flexibility, and creativity. Go head to head against fellow climbers in this month-long, play-by-date tournament. You’ll schedule your own matches and report scores, all while meeting new climbers, getting stronger, and having fun! Email ben.wygant@rrcc.edu or sign up at the SRC ser-vice desk to register.

RRCC Bouldering Comp

Saturday, October 26 10AM - 2PM

Our free, fun, and friendly bouldering competition is back! Test your abilities on challenging new climbing routes, win fabulous prizes, and eat way too much pizza.

Inaugural Sport Climbing Mini-Comp

Wednesday, November 20 6-9PM

Time to tie in, chalk up, and send. Join us for a week-night mini-competition on the climbing wall. Challenge yourself on new sport routes and heckle your friends!

Free Climbing Clinics

Learn to Climb How to Belay

How to Lead Climb Climbing Knots

Basic Climbing Anchors - Just ask the climbing wall staff! -

Climbing Wall Hours:

Staffed/Roped Climbing: Monday - Friday, 2-6PM Bouldering: Any time during SRC open hours For more info: www.rrcc.edu/src/climbing-wall

ADVENTURE TRIPS

INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING

Saturday, September 21, 7AM - 5PM Cost: $10 Registration Deadline: Tue. 9/17/19 Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed. 9/18/19, 6-8PM, SRC Difficulty: Easy - Moderate | Skill Level: Beginner

Whether you’re curious about climbing, new to the sport, or just want a refresher on climbing basics, join us for a day at one of our world-class local climbing areas. No experience is required, all equipment and transportation provided.

BEGINNER 14ER HIKE

Saturday, September 28, 5AM - 6PM Cost: $15 Registration Deadline: Mon. 9/23/19 Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed. 9/25/19, 6-9PM, SRC Difficulty: Moderate - Strenuous | Skill Level: Beginner

It’s time to climb a 14er! If you’ve ever wanted to check mountain climbing off your bucket list, now is the time. We’ll tackle a relatively straightforward peak, maintain a slow, steady pace, and teach you how to prepare for the weather, altitude, sun and exertion. Transportation, equipment, and instruction provided.

ADVENTURE TRIPS

INTRO TO TRAD CLIMBING

Saturday, October 5, 7AM - 5PM Cost: $10 Registration Deadline: Tue. 10/1/19 Difficulty: Moderate | Skill Level: Intermediate

Join us for a day of learning and preparation for your first trad climb. Must have belay and lead climbing certifications through the SRC climbing wall. Trans-portation, equipment, and instruction provided.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

FALL COLORS HIKING TRIP

Saturday, October 12, 6AM - 6PM Cost: $15 Registration Deadline: Tue. 10/8/19 Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed. 10/9/19, 6-8PM, SRC Difficulty: Moderate | Skill Level: Beginner

We’ll head up to Rocky Mountain National Park for a scenic, moderate hike, enjoying the fall colors and breathtaking scenery. Transportation, park entry, and equipment provided.

INTRO TO MOUNTAIN BIKING

Sunday, October 13, 7AM - 5PM Cost: $10 Registration Deadline: Tue. 10/8/19 Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Thu. 10/10/19, 6-8PM, SRC Difficulty: Moderate| Skill Level: Beginner

TIME TO SHRED. Or maybe just take a casual ride and enjoy the scenery. Either way, you’ll love riding our brand new mountain bikes through our local parks. Includes equipment, instruction, transportation.

PLANT IDENTIFICATION HIKE Monday, November 4, 7AM - 5PM Cost: $10 Registration Deadline: Tue. 10/29/19 Difficulty: Easy | Skill Level: Beginner

Want to learn about local plants? Want to take a mellow hike around one of our beautiful local parks? Want to hear from one of our knowledgeable trip leaders about foraging safety and plant uses? Sign up today!

ADVENTURE TRIPS

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

RIO GRANDE RIVER ADVENTURE Dates: TBA - December, 2019 Cost: TBA Registration Deadline: Friday, November 29 Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: Wed. Dec. 4, 6-9PM, SRC Difficulty: Easy - Moderate Skill Level: Beginner

End your fall semester with a float trip on the Rio Grande River through Big Bend National Park. We’ll spend several days on the river, camping next to the water and exploring the various canyons of the park. We’ll also explore Carlsbad Caverns along the way! Transportation, equipment, and camp meals included

RRAP MOVIE NIGHTS Time: 6-9PM Dates: September 23, October 21, and November 18 Location: SRC Trip Planning room

Come hang out with like-minded adventurers while watching some of the greatest outdoor movies and documentaries of all time. Join us for this monthly informal viewing party.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Stop by the Student Recreation Center Front Desk. For more information, contact Ben Wygant (303) 914-6379, ben.wygant@rrcc.edu

RESOURCES

TEAMBUILDING Now available!

The Red Rocks Adventure Program is now offering mobile teambuilding programs to the Red Rocks com-munity! Whether you’d like an hour-long or day-long teambuilding program for your club, class, department, or division, we can design a custom experience that will improve communication, problem-solving, and group development. Contact ben.wygant@rrcc.edu for de-tails.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLINICS Available by request!

Would you like to know more about outdoor adven-ture? Schedule an instructional clinic with one of our knowledgeable staff. Topics include: backpacking ba-sics, Leave No Trace awareness, bear safety, bike maintenance, rock climbing anchors, trip planning, basic backcountry cooking, and more!

TRIP PLANNING RESOURCES Visit the trip planning room in the SRC (room 4102)

Come plan the trip of a lifetime. Our trip planning room offers guidebooks, maps, field books, and manu-als to help you prepare for any adventure outing. Our interactive screen allows you to search more resources on the web. The trip planning room is free and open to the entire RRCC community.

WANT TO LEAD TRIPS? Apply for our Trip Leader Apprentice Program

Our student trip leaders are the backbone of the adven-ture program. These student employees complete ex-tensive training in technical skills, logistics, and group leadership in order to prepare them to lead RRAP trips. Interested? Contact ben.wygant@rrcc.edu for more info.

*All program times and dates subject to change.

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