INTRODUCTION TO RAPPELLING

Enjoy this new way to a fantastic outdoor experience. Meet new people. Get a new level of confidence. Learn from knot tieing, equipment, and how to safely descend a cliff with the experts. An excellent class for beginners.

This class is generally a seven to eight-hour day starting at 8:30 am and we stop when you're done. Must be at least the age of 12 for the class. Bring some good gloves, water, and a lunch. Wear long pants and NO open-toe shoes.

Class meets at Wildcat Glades Conservation Area to the very back by Shoal Creek at the Pavilion.

Topics will include:

- Ropes and Knots

- Equipment

- Lots of Fun Rappelling

After you've taken the class you are always welcome back. Just click the returning student button.

Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon is 201 Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO 64804

$80.00

Beginner

First-time rappelling students for Individual

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$120.00

Couple

Great for husband and wife to take the class together and encourage each other.

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$45.00

Returning Student

Back just for the thrills. Must have taken the intro class before. Encourage to have your harness, but it is not required.

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Paying Day of Class

Have a shirt waiting for you at class!!

T-Shirts

Grab our shirt to let everyone know about your cool adventure. Available in two colors orange and green.

Will the weather be canceled for weather?

We won't cancel class till the morning of the class and the instructors will make a decision based on your safety. We realized their rock area can become slippery and could be a hazard. The equipment is sensitive to mud and cleaning mud out of a rope can become a long process.

Can my 10 year take the class?

We wish we could allow everyone to take the class but this class can require hand strength. This can be overcome by rigging differently but can not be done in a full class. A private class can be a great offer for this option.

Do you do private classes?

Yes! A private must have a minimum of four people. A great activity for families. The private class starts at $150 and is $35 per person after 4 people with a max of 6.

Intro to Rappelling