MAS Rockcraft Seminars are multi-day instructional courses designed to raise your rock climbing to the next level. A blend of instruction and free climbing make these courses an MAS specialty. Learn valuable outdoor climbing skills from professional and friendly instructor in low student to instructor ratios.

• Basic
• Anchoring
• Lead & Rescue*
• Big Wall
• Private Guiding & Instruction
• - special price

* - for multi-pitch skills see our "Multi-Pitch Workshop"

Basic Rockcraft Seminar	top
Whether it will be your first time or it has just been awhile, this thorough introduction to outdoor rock climbing is designed to get you climbing safely and confidently outdoors. This two day format allows ample time solid skill development while enjoying the beauty of Bear Valley in the High Sierra Nevada. Skills Covered: Proper equipment use and care Top-rope belay skills & commands Outdoor rock climbing techniques (face & crack) Rappelling Introduction to top rope anchor set-up

Price:	$150 (discounted rate)
Length:	2 days (9 AM - 4 PM)
Max Student/Guide ratio:	6:1
Prerequisites:	none
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Course Location:	Bear Valley, CA
2008 Dates: (calendar)	September 6-7; October 4-5	(custom dates available)
Course Registration:	Contact MAS or use secure online registration

* - If fewer than 3 people register a discounted semi-private will be offered or full credit will be issued.

Anchoring Rockcraft Seminar	top
Take your climbing to the next level during this two day seminar designed to prepare students to set their own top-rope anchors with natural, fixed and removable anchors such as nuts, hexes and cams. There will also be time for climbing and improving your outdoor climbing skills. This is a great course for indoor climbers looking to make the transition outdoors. Skills Covered: "MAS EARNEST" principle of safe anchors Tope Rope site safety management Proper use of fixed, natural & removable gear The "MAS 5-Points" of Bombproof Anchors

Price:	$200
Length:	2 days (9 AM - 4 PM)
Max Client/Guide Ratio:	6:1
Prerequisites:	•  Intro. to Outdoor Rock Climbing or Basic Rockcraft Seminar or equivalent •  previous climbing experience •  good belaying skills (gym belay cards accepted)
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
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Course Location:	Bear Valley, CA
2008 Dates: (calendar)	September 6-7; October 4-5	(custom dates available)
Course Registration:	Contact MAS or use secure online registration

Lead & Rescue Rockcraft Seminar	top
This program has an emphasis on traditional lead climbing skills and is aimed to help climbers prepare for the realities of outdoor lead climbing, including climber self-rescue skills. The low student to instructor ratio (2:1) maximizes the course efficiency and personalized feedback. Course Topics: Lead climbing preparation, organization & strategy Placing gear on lead Fall factors and impact forces Rope and belay management

Price:	$250 (discounted rate)**
Length:	2 days (8 AM - 4 PM)
Student/Instructor Ratio:	2:1 (Day 1 - Lead Workshop) & 6:1 (Day 2 - Rescue Workshop)
Prerequisites:	•  participants should be comfortable setting top-ropes and placing removable gear such as nuts, hexes and cams: a) Anchoring Rockcraft Seminar or equivalent, b) Top-Rope Anchors & Traditional Gear or equivalent •  previous outdoor climbing experience •  good belaying skills (gym belay cards accepted)
Skill Level:
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2008 Dates/Locations:	MAS Course Calendar	(custom dates available)
South Lake Tahoe:	September 13-14
Course Registration:	Contact MAS or use secure online registration

* - midweek dates
** - If only 1 person registers a discounted private or full refund will be offered.

Big Wall Rockcraft Seminar	top
Learn about life in the vertical world while training close to the ground during this intensive two day program in Bear Valley. Includeds a night on the rock spent in a portaledge. Direct aid climbing Jumaring & cleaning Piton, hook & head placement & evaluation Trip planning & haul bag packing Big wall anchors Belay and rope management Hauling, pendulums & "lowering out" Rappelling and retreat strategies

Tuition:	$425
Length:	2 days + 1 night on a portaledge
Student/Instructor Ratio:	2:1
Prerequisites:	•  Lead Climbing Rockcraft Seminar or equivalent •  experience setting top-ropes on bolts and gear •  good lead belaying skills
Skill Level:
Fitness Level:
Climbing Level:
Course Location:	Bear Valley, CA
2008 Dates: (calendar)	September 1-2; 25-26	(custom dates available)
Course Registration:	Contact MAS or use secure online registration

* - If only 1 person registers a discounted private or full refund will be offered.

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