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STERLING ROPE and CHICKS ROCK present:
The 3rd Annual Girly Gathering
September 21-23, 2012
All the Sterling Rope ladies in the house!
2011 Weekend Recap from Chicks Climbing Newest Girly Guide: Rachel Melville
 
I'm just coming off a post weekend high after experiencing the Chicks Rock Girly Gathering at the New River Gorge.
 
I am a full-time engineer who volunteered as an assistant instructor for the weekend, and I had no idea what an amazing event the "Girly Gathering" would be!  I wanted to pass along a HUGE thank you to Sterling, not only for making the BEST ropes on the market,  but for making events like this possible.
 
I have climbed exclusively on Sterling Ropes for the past 6 years, and have been overwhelmingly satisfied.  The feedback we received after the NRG Gathering, was equally phenomenal.  I truly feel that each client in my group was able to take something tangible away from the clinic to apply and use on a personal level.
 
Safety was a huge focus for us, and I believe that "future accidents" are potentially prevented as a result of clinics like these. They place women in a safe environment where they can learn from other certified guides appropriate safety measures, and not just "some dude" who is teaching them.  It was amazing how many women/people who climb on a regular basis do not know appropriate methods of belaying/rappelling/cleaning, uses for daisy chains, or even basic safety systems.  Having the privilege to educate women on these issues is so important.  Not to mention the personal gains they received in terms of physical technique and mental training.
 
As an "outsider" to the guide world, I was able to witness firsthand the marked impact these clinics have. The weekend was truly a success, and it truly wouldn't be possible without you folks at Sterling. Thank you SO MUCH for your support!

Sterling Rope & Chicks Rock are joining forces to bring you our NEW East Coast Girly Gatherings. These short-format clinics takes place over a weekend so you can squeeze some rock climbing into your busy schedule! Show up Friday in time for pizza, demo gear, registration and introductions. Be ready for a full day of climbing Saturday, followed by a group dinner and evening workshop/discussion. You’ll climb again on Sunday, and end a little earlier for our closing ceremony in time to head home and back to work on Monday.

Our Girly Gatherings give you the opportunity to enjoy a well-organized event, hanging out with our infamous Girly Guides, experiencing the camaraderie of like-minded women, and giving you an opportunity to network with other climbers. These weekend clinics will be more than you ever imagined because Chicks Climbing events give you the opportunity to challenge yourself and learn about more than just climbing.

* Price includes demo gear, Saturday & Sunday clinics, 4-to-1 ratio, two dinners, an evening workshop and discussions.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Friday
6:00 PM: Pizza dinner, registration and introductions. Meet with your guides to go over goals for the clinic.

Saturday
8:00 AM: Leave for climbing
4:00 PM: Climbing ends
6:30 PM: Group dinner
7:30 PM: Workshop/discussion

Sunday
8:00 AM: Leave for climbing
2:00 PM: Climbing ends
3:00 PM: Closing ceremony
Hit the road for home!

$250 includes climbing equipment, two dinners, Sat. & Sun. climbing clinics, 4-to-1 ratio, all levels welcome, evening workshop/discussions.

Chicks Climbing is partnering with Sterling Rope to bring you our new short format courses in the infamous New River Gorge in West Virginia. For those of you who remember the Sterling Rope “Goddess on the Rocks” program, we are bringing them back as Girly Gatherings! Now you east coast and southern girls can stay close to home and get some rock climbing in this summer.

The New River Gorge is one of the premier climbing areas on the east coast. Between the New River Gorge, Summerville Lake and the Meadows, there are more than 1,600 established routes on 60+ miles of cliff line. The rock is solid sandstone with heights ranging from 40 to 150 feet. There is something for everyone: overhangs, roofs, splitter cracks, slabs and dihedrals. Most routes can be accessed in a 15 – 45 minute hike.


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The Ladies learning how to set up their own top rope anchors.
Girly Guide Angela Hawse teaching the ladies the art of jamming
Women of all abilities from beginner to advanced skills are encouraged to participate. We have 5 different levels that we divide the groups into:

For those with minimum or no rock experience
Focus on:
a. knots and belaying and gear
b. lowering and rappelling
c. focus on footwork, technique for easy slabs, sport, and cracks

Level 2 – Intermediate

For those who are comfortable top roping up to 5.9
Focus on:
a. review of knots and belaying
b. focus on footwork, technique for intermediate slabs, sport, and cracks
c. intro to anchors

Level 3 – Advanced Intermediate

For those who can top rope 5.8-5.10
Focus on:
a. build top rope anchors
b. be a good second on multi-pitch climbs
c. more advanced movement skills on steeper routes

Level 4 – Advanced

For those who are breaking in to the 5.10 level
Focus on:
a. clean anchors to lower off
b. focus on conserving energy, resting, and reading sequences
c. intro to protection placement
d. self-rescue and belay escape

Level 5 – Intro to Leading

Must be able to follow 5.10a clean (no falls or hangs)
Focus on:
a. practice leading with toprope backup; get critiqued on gear placement and overall safety
b. work on anchors and systems that pertain to leading
c. strategies for on-sighting and red-pointing
d. self-rescue and belay escape
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