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Mount Tamalpais State Park

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Course Description: Kids are natural climbers and that's why they love this camp! This three-day adventure will teach the fundamentals of rock climbing in a safe and supportive environment. Conducted on real rock, our experienced and patient guides provide a unique outdoor experience in a positive and exciting atmosphere. The climbs are suitable for all abilities, ensuring a challenging, yet rewarding experience.

In this program, we will cover climbing safety, movement, knots, equipment, and belaying.
So call today, and get your camper’s summer off to a great start with Outback Adventures!

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Parent drop-off starting at 8:30am, pick-up by 5:30pm)

What to Bring:

  • Wear synthetic, wool, or silk clothing, Please no cotton clothing! (Tee shirt or light synthetic top - long sleeve recommended, long pants that stay up around waist without belt, shorts, sun hat, windbreaker, synthetic sweater, jacket, warm cap)
  • Sturdy shoes with good traction (light hiking boots or solid sneakers)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Retainer straps for glasses
  • Lip Balm
  • Backpack/daypack (medium size)
  • Water (two liters in plastic, leak-proof bottles)
  • Lunch in plastic bag with name written on it (sandwich, fruit, energy bars, drink)
  • Snack foods (energy bars, fruit, cheese, veggies…) please no high sugar items
  • Extra socks

Optional Items:

  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Long nylon pants, or zip-offs
  • Warm gloves

What NOT to Bring:

  • Pocket Knives
  • Glass containers
  • Electronics (game boys, gps, mp3 players)
  • Anything that might be a tragic loss

Outback Adventures Provides:

  • All Rock Climbing eqipment
  • 1st Aid and safety equipment
  • Experienced, friendly guides

Directions to Mount Tamalpais: From Highway 101, take the Highway 1 North exit towards Stinson Beach. You will find this exit off highway 101 just north of Sausalito. Stay on Highway 1 through town, and continue for a little over three miles. Turn right onto Panoramic Highway, and continue up the road towards Mt. Tamapais. Follow signs toward the East Summit, and continue all the way to the end of the road, where you will find a large parking lot. There is a rest room, refreshment stand, and fresh water. Please be prepared for the parking fee of $6. Please allow yourself at least 30 minutes to get to Mount Tamalpais after exiting Highway 101. Last food and gas is located in Tamalpais Valley Junction, right off Highway 101. Meet your guide next to the restrooms where you will find a bulletin board.

Meeting Place: Meet at the Mount Tamalpais East Peak parking area next to the rest rooms.

1158 Saratoga Avenue - San Jose - CA - 95129 - 408-551-0588
12 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd. - Larkspur - CA - 94939 - 415-461-2222
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