In order to attend the trip, you must complete this registration form and payment. Your space on the trip will not be reserved until registration and payment are complete. The registration is not complete unless you view a confirmation screen after clicking submit.

You will need to complete trip payment via credit card (https://my.gwu.edu/mod/cse/) or via GWorld in Colonial Crossroads on the 5th floor of the Marvin Center. You will need to present your receipt on the day of your trip. If you cannot verify your payment, and we have no documentation, you will not be allowed to participate. If you have any problems during the registration please contact trailstrips@gmail.com or 202.994.9640. Thanks!

Trip Name: Belay Workshop
Trip Date: 4/7/17
Lead Guide: Cassie
Guides: Andy
Cancellation date: 4/5/17
Trip Cost: FREE
*You will pay rentals and fess at the gym, you do not pay through the credit card portal

Destination:
Earth Treks Climbing Centers Crystal City

Trip Timing:
Meet at the glass tables in the Marvin Center at 1 pm.  After check in we will have a two hour belaying and climbing lesson, and then you are welcome to climb in the gym. We will head back to the metro whenever the group is tired and arrive back on campus at about 6 pm.

Description of Activity:
Think carabiners are just for key chains? Ever wondered why your harness has three separate loops? Wonder no more! This belay workshop will teach you everything you need to know about belaying indoors, and is set up for you to be able to successfully take a belay check the next time you go to a climbing gym. The main topics covered include tie-in knots, belaying methods, and basic climbing technique. The instructor will be able to answer any other questions you may have about belaying or climbing after the allotted lesson time.

* DON’T FORGET- This trip requires you to pay at Earth Treks. When singing up online, please select the non-credit card option so you are not prompted to pay in advance.

Packing List:
-your metro card
-$20-$25 for a day pass to the gym and rentals
-access to a college schedule (for the student discount)
-any climbing gear you may have (harness, shoes, belay device, chalk). If you don't own any that's not a problem at all; you can rent everything you need there!
-water bottle
-snacks (optional)

While measures have been taken by TRAiLS and its Guides to minimize any risks, it is the responsibility of the participant to be advised of the risks, accept responsibility for them, and to comply with all recommendations made by the TRAiLS Guides.  Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of the individual from that particular trip, as well as from future TRAiLS activities.