Gym to Crag

Duration: 10 hours of 2 days

Day 1: 4pm - 8pm

Day 2: ~12pm - 6pm

Ratio: 4:1 student to guide ratio, 2 participant minimum

Location: Endurance Climbing Gym, Burlington. Mt Erie, Anacortes.

Course Requirements:

• Must be lead certified at Endurance or able to pass a lead test prior to the start of the first course. (If you have not lead climbed at Endurance but have experience lead climbing, please come 30 minutes prior to the first day start time to pass a lead test)
• Must be able to lead 5.9 in a gym comfortably

*To lead at Endurance, you must be 16 years of age or older

Weather: Weather is always changing and sometimes will rain us out of a day climbing. If this happens, we'll reschedule you into a later session if we believe it will be too wet or uncomfortable to climb. We hope to hold the course at our assigned location, and we also reserve the right to change locations due to factors outside out control including: weather, wildfire, smoke, crowding.

 

Custom Courses or Day Trips

Curious about other ways to get outside? Contact us at gym@enduranceclimbing.com to explore other options.

 

Outdoor Rock Climbing Gear List

Endurance provides all required group and technical equipment for this course, including climbing hardware, ropes, helmet, and anchoring materials. Personal climbing equipment is not included in the course fee (harness, shoes, belay device) but is available to rent. If you have technical gear not on this list that you want to practice with, please bring it with you. 

Please give yourself adequate time to obtain and pack the equipment for your trip. Required equipment is marked as such, all other equipment is strongly recommended. Questions about the list? Contact us!

General Equipment

• Backpack (required)

Make sure it can hold all of your equipment and some group gear inside; a pack of around 40L works well. Bonus points if your helmet can fit inside or strap on the outside without flopping. 

• Headlamp (required)

A small LED headlamp should live in your backpack all the time.

• Water (required)

Bring at least 2 liters/quarts of water per day. A small thermos is nice on chilly spring and autumn days.

• Food (required)

Bring enough food for the duration of your program. Snacks are nice for a quick bite between climbs. Don’t bring anything that requires cooking.

• Sunglasses

Look for 100% UVA/UVB protection.

• Sunscreen

Bring a small tube of sunblock with SPF of 40 or higher.

• Personal first aid kit

Bring all of your personal medications at a minimum. Consider bringing spare prescription glasses or contacts. Please tell your guide where your medications are kept. (e.g. Inhaler, EpiPen). 

• Insect Repellent

This is a nice item to have just in case, but we rarely seem to use it at most crags.

Clothing

Bring clothing appropriate for the weather conditions at the time of your program. 

• Approach/hiking Shoes (required)

Wear closed toed shoes such as light hiking boots, running shoes, or trail shoes. We encourage participants to avoid open-toed shoes to avoid foot injuries as our approaches may include steeper terrain that is not suitable for all footwear.

•  Synthetic T-shirt

Leave the cotton at home if possible since it can get sweaty on the approach and then feel cold. 

• Sun hoody 

A synthetic long sleeve, hooded shirt with a high UPF/SPF rating is recommended for sunny days.

• Pants / Shorts

Something comfortable and stretchy that allows for good freedom of movement. Shorts are nice for for warmer days, though exposed legs means easier scrapes and bruises.

• Lightweight Jacket (required)

Ideally this is a synthetic puffy or fleece, but a sweatshirt will suffice most of the time.

• Warm / Belay Jacket

A warm and compressible jacket is great to stave off shivers when temperatures are colder in the spring and fall months. Likely not needed in the peak of summer.

• Shade hat / baseball cap

Protect yourself from the sun with a brimmed hat. Bonus points if it fits underneath your helmet.

• Warm Hat / Beanie

Something to keep your head warm if it’s cold. Make sure it will fit under your helmet.

• Raincoat

If rain is on the forecast (or threatens to be!), be sure to pack a raincoat. 

Climbing Gear

Equipment needed for your adventure! All gear should be in good condition and is subject to the guide's inspection and discretion.

• Rock climbing harness (required, can rent)

This must be sized properly, have a belay loop, and be in good condition. 

• Climbing helmet (required, can rent)

Must be UIAA/CE rated for climbing. No bike, ski, or other non-climbing helmets allowed.

• Belay device with locking carabiner (required, can rent)

We strongly recommend using an assisted braking device (ABD) for all belaying, however any modern belay device is allowed. No Figure 8 descenders allowed. 

Examples: Black Diamond Pilot, Edelrid Jul2, Mammut Smart, Petzl GriGri

• Rock Shoes (required, can rent)

Sized to be comfortable enough for all-day use. 

• Chalk bag (can rent for free!)

Be sure to have enough chalk inside to last the day.

• Belay Gloves

Lightweight leather-palmed gloves help protect your hands from rope burns, chafing, and dirty ropes. 

Example: Petzl Cordex or deerskin gardening gloves

 

Outdoor Terms & Conditions

This policy applies to ALL Endurance programming that occurs outdoors including Gym to Crag courses and Guiding. Please contact us for clarification about this policy.

Payment Timeline

• Full payment is due at the time of booking
• Twenty-five percent (25%) is considered the trip deposit and is not refundable. 

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

When you cancel or reschedule:

• All requests must be made in writing to gym@enduranceclimbing.com and be received in our office within the deadlines stated herein.
• If you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the course you will get a refund up to 75% of the trip cost.
• If you cancel less than 7 days before the start of the course, no refund will be issued.
• If you reschedule more than 7 days before the start of the course, all fees will be credited to the new trip
• If you reschedule less than 7 days before the start of the course, 75% fees will be credited to the new trip.
• If you ‘no-show’ to a program or any portion of a program, no refund or credit will be issued.
• Once you the program starts, no refund or credit will be issued for any reason including instances of inclement weather, environmental conditions, personal fitness, or injury.
• We will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, (we understand that life happens and we will do our best to waive certain fees when feasible). Reschedule requests due to documented injury or unplanned life altering changes will receive the most accommodations.
• If it is not possible to reschedule in the foreseeable future, a non-refundable credit will be offered for future trips.

When we cancel or reschedule:

• Endurance reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program at any time for any reason.
• A full refund will be issued.
• We will attempt to place you in the same program at a later date.

Weather Policy

All of our outdoor programs are subject to the weather and environmental conditions that exist on the dates you have chosen. In signing up for a trip, you are agreeing to attempt the program even if conditions are not “ideal.”

• Before the trip begins -- if conditions are deemed unsafe by the guide, we reserve the right to change the venue, itinerary, or activity. If we decide that conditions are unsuitable for any alternative activities, we will work with you to reschedule or refund.
• After your trip begins -- if weather or conditions make the original plan not feasible, you are not entitled to a full refund.

Trip Cancellation Insurance

Endurance encourages the purchase of trip cancellation insurance that covers losses in the event that illness or injury prevents participation in your chosen program. 

Cost Includes

• Group Equipment
• Instruction/Guiding
• Certification, permit, or documentation fees, if applicable

Cost Does Not Include

• Personal Equipment
• Guide Gratuities
• Transportation or Lodging
• Guide transportation on custom trips