Whether you are a beginner wondering how to put on a harness or an expert just returning from a conquest of the California Fourteeners, the B.A.S. rock climbing division is a safe place to meet other climbers and experience the beautiful outdoors of northern California and beyond. Events are offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced climbers, evening outings at the local climbing gym, day trips to local climbing crags as well as weekend camping/climbing outings. These events are specifically designed to promote a safe and fun environment, connecting you with other climbers and helping you to make some of the best friends of your life!

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What: Come join BAS Climbing and Hiking Divisions as we partner with Granite Arch Climbing Center http://www.granitearch.com/ to present an introduction to climbing one day clinic. The class will cover anchor building and lead climbing technique.

Description:
Learn to prope and Multi-pitch anchors.  ERNEST system check.  Use of cordalette and rope slings.  Natural protection. Gear placement.   2 point sport and multi-point setups.

If you plan to pass on this event but are interested in more advanced climbing please send an email to Dave Dixon davidhdixon@yahoo.com to ensure you are on our contact list.

When: Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2pm to 5pm.

Where: Granite Arch Climbing Center http://www.granitearch.com/ 11335-G Folsom Blvd; Rancho Cordova, CA 95742.  916-852-ROCK (7625)

Who: This class will be taught by the Granite Arch Staff and coordinated through BAS.

Goal:  Many summits in California are not accessible without rope assist and/or technical climbing skills.

How Much:  The cost of the event will be $27 per person.  This includes the cost of rental gear and professional instruction.  (Sorry, no discount if you have your own gear).  Current BAS Membership Required.

How to Register.    Please register by Saturday, April 17, 2010 at noon. Click here to register (or copy & paste http://baysideadventuresports.com/?page_id=4&category=4&product_id=9 into your browser)  Due to the short time frame for this event we will be unable to process refunds for this event once you have paid. Sorry,no payments will be taken at the door.

Contact:

Amy Mountjoy, Trip Leader Climbing and Hiking Divisions 916-417-0545 eyesmile2020@yahoo.com

March 2010 News

Our hiking leader Dave Dixon and Amy Mountjoy of rock climbing are in the process of setting up rock climbing skills training for those hikes that require ropes to summit a route. They are working with Granite Arch to make this happen so when details are finalized, I will let you know.

Amy Mountjoy is continuing to lead indoor climbs usually every third Friday at the two indoor gyms in town.  She was communicating by Facebook, and will continue to do so, and I will post her climbs through this site as well.

Also, I will be bouldering at The Quarry on Taylor Road on either Saturday or Sunday afternoons once the weather changes. The time change coming up will help extend climbing hours.

One last note. I will be leading small groups to the Consumnes River Gorge for Top Rope climbing this Spring. The Gorge has many grades of routes so all levels will be challenged.

Stay tuned for more news.

Until then, I’ll be in the mountains on my snowboard.

Be Great,

Greg Syftestad
Bayside Adventure Sports – Rock Climbing
gsyftestad@surewest.net

Mt. Shasta Trip – 2004 Shasta 2004 climb photo gallery

A dozen Baysiders hit the top of Mt. Shasta on Friday July 16th. Led by Ty Hoblitt and joined by BAS leader Greg Weismann, all but one of the group reached the summit of 14,162 foot Mt. Shasta – including Greg’s 11 year old daughter Krista!  This is an annual event so start psyching yourself up for this epic adventure next year. Nothing makes you feel closer to God than being filled with the glory of His creation on top of a peak like Shasta!

Contacts:

Greg Syftestad

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