Jmu Reach Out Climbing Competition

OVERVIEW

What is the Reach Out Climb? A competition for all levels of climbers, and they give away tons of stuff and prizes. JMU has a wall that’s more textured than the ones at Peak and roughly 25′ high, with lots of natural features and some cracks. There are 4 top ropes and there is also a small 45 degree bouldering cave. You will be belayed by JMU staff on top rope, so you don’t even need to belay! Both bouldering and top roping. There are three categories– Level 1/Beginner (5.0-5.7), Level 2/Intermediate (5.7-5.10), and Level 3/Advanced (5.10+)… and there are climbs for every skill level.

Who: Climbers of ALL skill levels (beginners, that includes you!)

What: bouldering and top rope climbing competition

When: Saturday, February 15th from 6:30AM-6:30PM (we leave at 6:30, comp starts at 8 or so).

Where: James Madison University Recreation

Why: To have fun & benefit the Jared Neville Foundation, which supports maintenance of and access to local climbing areas.

How: Information on how to register is available at http://www.jmu.edu/recreation/adventure/reach-out-climb.shtml. The fee is $20 if you register by the the 31st and $25 up until the day before the event. You get a ‘free’ shirt!

NOTES:
– JMU does not allow loose chalk or chalk balls (they will provide liquid chalk)
– YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Day-of registration happens at 7am, and we are not going to leave early enough for day-of registration.

FUN STUFF:
– This competition is all about FUN. Even if you have only climbed a couple of times, it’s definitely a great experience, and they even have a category for new climbers (Level 1). You don’t even have to belay!

YOU PROVIDE:
– Pre-Registration $$$ (<-- important!) - A bag lunch - Harness and climbing shoes if you have them. - Car if you have it CLUB PROVIDES: - Ride, gas $$$ for drivers - Harness and climbing shoes if you need it. The trip will start with 4 people, which is the number of people I can fit into my car. I'll expand it as I get more drivers, so sign up!