2010 ROCK CLIMB: WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia
Boys & Girls Ages 12-16
5:1 Ratio
2010 DATES
Week 6: 7/12-16 (Mon-Fri)
Cost: $895

About Climbing CLS: Rising above the trees and waterways of our neighboring states are some of the most amazing climbing routes waiting for you to climb. We are headed down to West Virginia and Virginia to climbing areas that are just beyond our regular Thursday overnight spots. We will be stopping at places like Lake Summersville, Seneca Rocks, and possibly some secret bridge trestles. During the week we will be offering campers the opportunity to be introduced to 'mock lead" technique. As well as Sport Lead climbing there will also be a healthy amount of Top Rope climbing. Our thirst for great outdoor experiences ensure we focus on a well rounded program, and manage climbing with other activities and camping. Our itinerary is a "hit-list" worthy of anyone interested in climbing - from pro to beginner. Our Camps have been hailed as the ultimate environment to excel in climbing, and this program make that point concrete.



2010 WEST VIRGINIA ITINERARY:

  • Monday: Meet at Riley's Lock and leave at 8:00AM. Drive to Lake Summersville, WV  Camping at Gauley River Put in.
  • Tuesday: Climb and swim at Lake Summersville. Spend the day learning and working on "mock leading"  Camp at Gauley River Put in.
  • Wednesday: Spend another day at Lake Summersville working on our Lead climbing. After climbing head up to Seneca Rocks  Camp at Seneca Shadows Campground
  • Thursday: Wake up early to enjoy a full day out on the fins of Seneca Rocks. Possible multi-pitch climb depending on groups ability. The afternoon will be spent swimming and playing field games.
    • Camp at Seneca Shadows Campground
  • Friday: Depending on group either set up repel off top of Seneca Rocks or drive to Elizabeth's Furnance and get a full day of climbing in on the way back to DC.  Climbing CLS will return to Riley's at 6:30pm for parents to pick-up campers.

*This is a rough itinerary, actual locations are subject to change depending on weather conditions, skill levels, and group dynamics. Final itinerary is updated in office.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: We highly recommend some experience on Rock. Attending a Calleva Climbing Camp week will also help in getting you ready for this great week of new heights. Suggested minimum climbing level: 5.7-5.8.