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eric
Sep 3, 2002, 10:16 PM
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I'm not much of a class-goer but I'd like to get into trad and I figure gear placement is probably something you should be actively taught.
Can anyone recommend a good beginner's trad class in the San Francisco bay area?
I found one through Marin Outdoors (via Craigslist), but I have no idea if they are any good.
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dsafanda
Sep 3, 2002, 10:34 PM
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I can't really vouch for the class but I do recognize the name of one of the guys teaching it. I've climbed with him at Class5 and he has helped me plan for a couple of big walls. He definitely knows his s@%&t.
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ubangie
Sep 3, 2002, 11:04 PM
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Is there any cost for the class other than the $25 reservation fee? Heck I would love to go if it's free...
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eric
Sep 4, 2002, 6:23 PM
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Heh heh... can you believe it IS free? There is the $25 registration, but then if you go both days they give you a $25 gift certificate.
I've already registered and they have 5 of the 10 spots available. The phone number is in the page at the link above.
If anyone else wants to go, we can carpool.
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eric
Sep 17, 2002, 3:56 PM
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The indoor portion of this class is tomorrow. I'll be driving from the south bay if anyone needs a ride. Email me.
Eric
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boz84
Sep 17, 2002, 4:18 PM
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Arg... Dam you school!
I have a physical anthropology paper due... errr it WAS due today, except I didn't find that our until... well... today... So no climbing or classes for me till I get this paper done.
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crazygrl
Sep 17, 2002, 4:26 PM
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I can't go.. I have a motorcycle class starting tomorrow...
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phylp
Sep 17, 2002, 6:00 PM
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Have you checked out the classes offered at Berkeley Ironworks? Dave Altman teaches a bunch of indoor and outdoor classes and he's a trad master. You would be hard pressed to find a teacher as experienced as he is.
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eric
Sep 23, 2002, 4:32 PM
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Just a quick follow-up...
The class was awesome! Saturday we went to Cosumnes River Gorge outside of Placerville and spent about 11-12 hours at the crag. Despite there being 12 or so people, I felt I got a lot of personal attention. Loren and Jim did a superb job.
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