Boulderdash offers a variety of outdoor climbing classes for all skill and technical levels.
Whether you’re eager to just get outside and climb for the first time or want to learn how to set up a tope rope, our outdoor program is designed to teach you all you need to know to begin fun and ethical climbing practices. We also provide more technical aspects of climbing such as anchor building and multi pitch traditional instruction.
Boulderdash has an AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) certified staff also licensed in Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder.
So whether you want to climb some great routes at Joshua Tree National Park or you want to try something a little more local like Malibu Creek State Park, then we have what you are looking for. Call us today!
Reservations are necessary for all guided climbs and courses. To make a reservation, submit via email or fax your completed reservation form, with 50% deposit of the course fee. Your reservation will be confirmed by email with-in 24 hours when we recieve your deposit or full payment. Information regarding the course will be sent to you at that time including, the meeting location of your course, directions, equipment lists and recommended readings. You will need to provide your own transportation to the course location. Courses meet at 8:30 a.m.and generally last until 4:30 p.m. Please take the time to read the reservation information on the reservation form in order to avoid disappointment. It is important to register early in order to guarantee your enrollment.
Boulderdash is dedicated to meeting your needs. So if you are looking for something that is not currently offered, please contact us to make special arrangements. All classes require a 50% non-refundable deposit and payment in full 72 hours before the scheduled class. There are no refunds after payment in full is made.
Outdoor Basic Skills:
Minimum Age: 13
Prerequisite: None
Rate: $150 per person
Description:
This introductory class teaches novice climbers the basic skills necessary to rock climb. Items covered: knot craft, harness wear and adjustment, belaying, climbing techniques, rappelling and safety checks. Participants will spend the remainder of the class practicing the skills and climbing. Minimum # of climbers is 2 and maximum of 5. Location: Stoney point or Malibu Creek S.P. Click on this link for scheduled course dates.
Top Rope Anchor Systems: One Day Course
Category: Outdoor Courses
Minimum Age: 16
Prerequisite: Must have passed belay competency check.
Rate: $150 per person
Description:
A “must take” class if you want to start climbing outside on your own. The goal of the class is to learn how to set up “bomber” anchor systems where the belayer is at the bottom of the cliff. You’ll learn and practice several new knots and methods for setting up top rope anchor systems as well as spend time climbing. Minimum # of participants is 2 and miximum of 5. Location: Stoney Point or alternative location. Click on this link for scheduled course dates.
Private Guiding
Minimum Age: 13
Prerequisite: Varies depending on request.
Half Day rate (4 hours):
1 person: $200.00
2 people: $150.00 each
3 people: $125.00 each
Full Day rate (8 hours):
1 person: $300
2 people: $175 each
3 people: $150 each
Description:
You tell us what you want and we will do our best to meet your needs! Some examples include but are not limited to:
- Outdoor programs just for kids (chaperones required)
- Sport leading instruction
- Multi-Pitch instruction
- Bouldering trips
- Custom designed climbing programs
We are also available for filming/rigging. Call for pricing and availability.
Dave Sisolak's Bio
"Dave grew up in Southern California and first started venturing outdoors and on the rocks with the Boy Scouts. Working in the Southern Sierra and the Sangre De Cristo mountains of New Mexico teaching climbing for the Boy Scouts, he moved to Western Maryland in 2003 to attend the Adventure Sports Institute of Garrett College to take classes in Adventure Sports Management. The short drive to Seneca Rocks, WV to go climbing became obsession which led to working for Seneca Rocks Mountain Guides as a professional mountain guide for three seasons. Currently calling Southern California home again, Dave enjoys the remoteness and incredible mountain playground that the Sierras have to offer. His climbing resume includes peak ascents in the Sierra and Front Range of Colorado, plus extensive climbing in Southern California, West Virginia, New Mexico and Colorado.
With experiences from Yosemite big wall routes to long multi pitch backcountry climbs, he blends his knowledge of climbing with a passion for teaching. Dave holds certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, Outdoor Emergency Care Technician (Ski Patrol), Leave No Trace Trainer, and AAIRE Level 1 Avalanche certification. He currently calls Thousand Oaks home for himself and his Siberian Husky, and keeps busy teaching classes, coaching and setting climbing routes at Boulderdash Indoor Climbing Studio.
