PLEASE NOTE: You must RSVP for this event by emailing outdoorrecreation@r-y-p.org. If you RSVP for multiple people, please include all names and whether or not each climber will be volunteering as a rope holder (see more information below on the benefits of volunteering). Thank you!

WHERE: RockVentures is the largest indoor climbing, ropes course, and team-building facility in North America – www.rockventures.net. They are located at 1044 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607. The facility can be found 100yds behind T-Shirt Express. Please note that the GPS tends to direct people to the opposite side of the building.

REQUIRED COST: $15/climber for admission and harness rental

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

• – Climbing Shoes (Extra) $5 per pair (totally worth it, less slipping = more success!)
• – Chalk $2 (less slipping with a better grip)

WHAT IS PROVIDED: Harnesses, helmets, and rope holders (belayers)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Please Complete the Liability Waiver IN ADVANCE (at www.rockventures.net). We cannot stress this enough! Click the “Complete a Waiver” link on the bottom right of the RockVentures homepage and follow all of the directions. RockVentures only has a few tablets on-site where you can complete the waiver in person. Therefore, if you choose to complete the waiver when you arrive on-site, be prepared to wait in line due to the traditionally high turn-out of this event. Pay the admission fee, put on your climbing shoes and you are ready to climb! There will be belayers stationed around the facility who will help you into a harness and start climbing. Due to the limited number of belayers we will be taking turns and cheering each other on in the process. There is a cargo net and vertical play pen for those who are waiting to climb and want something different.

*****FREE 2 WEEK ROCK CLIMBING PASSES: Those interested in volunteering as a belayer for this event will receive FREE 2 week passes (over $100 in value – non-refundable, non-transferable, no extensions, no hassles) from Rock Ventures (up to a max of 20 belayers).  The following are the requirements:

1. 1) Must be willing to help hold the ropes (belay) during this event.
3. 2) COMPLETE THE LIABILITY WAIVER IN ADVANCE.
5. 3) Email us at outdoorrecreation@r-y-p.org and include RYP Volunteer in Subject Line
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7. 4) YOU MUST ARRIVE PROMPTLY AT 5:15pm for the Belay Training Course, as training can take up to 45 minutes to complete. This will ensure that we have adequate rope holders for the other climbers during the event. Late arrivers WILL NOT be trained, therefore please give yourself enough to time to travel as there will be rush hour traffic.
9. 5) If you are already “current” with RockVentures certification, please just let us know in your email.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: The belay training class at 5:15pm is limited to 20 people. Therefore, only the first 20 people who RSVP/volunteer will be allowed to attend the free training and receive the free 2 week passes. Volunteer belayers do not have to pay to hold ropes. However, if you choose to rock climb you will be required to pay the $15 admission fee. Volunteers are encouraged to sign-up with a friend to make it easier for belay training. Free climbing pass will be good for the 2 weeks following the RYP event.