$40 (full-time students $30). Limit 12 participants. This program is for those who have done some indoor gym climbing, and want to try it outside. It, or equivalent, is a prerequisite for Essential Rockclimbing. The program will cover safety, environmental issues, basic equipment, basic climbing skills and techniques, and the elements of top-roping. Tieing in, belaying, lowering, etc. It will be a one-day program (plus one evening), and offered twice. The program will not cover setting up top-rope anchors, rappelling, or belaying from above. To participate, you must have a sit harness, rock shoes, a belay device (no figure 8s!), two locking carabiners (one large), and a helmet. Instructors or the BCMC provide other needed equipment.