New Mexico Resource: Rappelling & Climbing Adventure (ages 11-15 years old)

Rappelling & Climbing Adventure (ages 11-15 years old)


City of Albuquerque
Parks and Recreation Department
Outdoor Recreation Section

RAPPELLING & CLIMBING ADVENTURES

What: Come experience TWO fun, really cool and risky high adventure Xtreme sports in one day! First do some top-rope climbing on Waterfall Wall, about 30 to 40 feet tall with routes rated from beginner to near expert, as well as a very fun chimney. Then if you need to rest your climbing muscles, head across the canyon to East Wall, where you can rappel off an approximately 120 foot tall cliff with an overhang that prevents you from touching the wall for much of the rappel. Experienced Outdoor Recreation Adventure Leaders will emphasize safety, as well as proper technique. Each guest needs to wear sturdy shoes (hiking or good fitting tennis shoes) for the short hike, and clothes that you can move in. Guests also need to bring water, lunch, snacks, sunscreen and a hat. Dress for the weather. Climbing shoes are very highly recommended, and can be rented at REI or Stone Age Climbing Gym.

Who: There are twelve spaces for youth ages 11-15

Prerequisite: Must be able to hike one mile. To climb, you must already know how to climb & belay. To rappel, you must already know how to rappel.

Cost: The cost is $10 per guest.

When: For ages 11 to 15: Sunday, April 29, 2007, 8:00am-5:00pm

Where: Box Canyon, near Socorro. Rappelling & Climbing trips meet at the Parks and Recreation Administration Building at 1801 4th Street NW and then guests are transported in a City vehicle to Box Canyon. Please be here between 7:45am and 8:00am, so we can leave on time.

How: Pre-registration is required. Space is filled on a "first come/first served" basis, so call quickly. More information and registration forms are available by several methods. Call Outdoor Recreation at (505) 857-8100. E-mail outdoorrecreation@cabq.gov. Check our web site: http://www.cabq.gov/recreation. Or call Albuquerque's Citizen Contact Center at 311.


NOTICE: If you have a disability and require special assistance to participate in this adventure, contact Outdoor Recreation at least one week before the trip. (505) 768-5328 (voice relay).







Ordonez@cabq.gov Contact Duwayne K. Ordonez, (505) 768-5328