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jhallward wrote:I'm looking to go vertical caving in New Mexico this summer (I'll be in the area anyway), but aside from what I've learned from some light rock climbing have no prior experience with SRT or any rope techniques, and am looking for a place that offers professional training in vertical rope techniques.
I'm looking for something similar to On Rope 1's Basic Vertical Skills course (http://www.onrope1.com/basic-course.htm), except that I live in Minnesota, am driving to New Mexico and Tennessee is a bit out of the way. Anyone know of a place that would offer something like this? If not in New Mexico anywhere in the midwest/Colorado works, since I'll be driving through this area anyway.
Any help is appreciated.
jhallward wrote:Yeah, grottos can provide vertical training, but the reason I'm looking for something professional is because it means (a) I won't have the practice on trees meaning I can be trained on longer ropes (on rope 1 for example has you do a 200 foot climb) and (b) professionals will often offer equipment rental, and while I have no intention of renting all my equipment (because of safety and quality considerations) it would be nice to have some equipment available for rent.
jhallward wrote:Yeah, grottos can provide vertical training, but the reason I'm looking for something professional is because it means (a) I won't have the practice on trees meaning I can be trained on longer ropes (on rope 1 for example has you do a 200 foot climb) and (b) professionals will often offer equipment rental, and while I have no intention of renting all my equipment (because of safety and quality considerations) it would be nice to have some equipment available for rent.
Heh, only if you promise to take them caving down there mate. For some folks that's a once in a life time adventure to be sure.pete_the_caver wrote:You could come to the Uk or go to New Zealand. Both countries have lots of professional caving instructors
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