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Clubsport Oregon is looking to add an experienced routesetter to our climbing wall staff. Please feel free to reply here, email, or pass this along to friends. For further information on the job and its details, please contact: Bob Dolan 503-968-4541 bob.dolan@clubsports.com Adventure Center Routesetter Description -Passion for climbing -Ensure that safety is a top priority when setting and for climbers using routes/boulder problems -Creativity in designing routes/boulder problems -Keep work areas contained and organized -Wash/organize holds and return all holds and equipment to proper storage areas -Perform routine safety inspections on all equipment -Train under Lead Routesetter according to areas of improvement -Strive to set high quality routes of all grades, for every member -Ability to lift 50lbs -Demonstrated abilities with rope safety equipment* and techniques** for all routesetting situations -Safe ladder use, carrying, and storage -Experience with climbing holds, bolts, wrenches, their use and limitations -Willingness to modify routes/boulder problems based upon Lead Routesetter and peer/member feedback -Solid understanding of climbing movement and body limitations -Current with industry trends, standards and practices -Actively promote new routes/boulder problems and competitions/climbing socials to members -Know and consistently enforce all Adventure Center policies -Be knowledgeable about all Adventure Center programs -Be thorough and accurate in completing all required paperwork and forms -Attend required staff meetings -Travel to clinics and classes regarding routesetting -Other responsibilities as assigned by Adventure Programming Director and Lead Routesetter * Gri-gri, ascenders, step-aiders, daisy chains, carabiners, floor anchors, bolt hangers, harnesses, fifi-hooks, etc. ** Building safe anchors with floor anchors, wall hangers, combinations of the two, fixing lines, aid soloing, etc. Cheers, Bob

Hello Everyone! Bob Dolan here from Clubsport in Tigard, OR. The Adventure Center is looking to add an experienced routesetter to our climbing wall staff. Please feel free to reply here, email, or pass this along to friends. For further information on the job and its details, please contact Bob Dolan at Clubsport. 503-968-4541 bob.dolan@clubsports.com Adventure Center Routesetter Description -Passion for climbing -Ensure that safety is a top priority when setting and for climbers using routes/boulder problems -Creativity in designing routes/boulder problems -Keep work areas contained and organized -Wash/organize holds and return all holds and equipment to proper storage areas -Perform routine safety inspections on all equipment – notify Adventure Programming Director and Lead Routesetter of any safety concerns -Strive to set high quality routes of all grades, for every member -Ability to lift 50lbs -Demonstrated abilities with rope safety equipment* and techniques** for all routesetting situations -Safe ladder use, carrying, and storage -Experience with climbing holds, bolts, wrenches, their use and limitations -Willingness to modify routes/boulder problems based upon Lead Routesetter and peer/member feedback -Solid understanding of climbing movement and body limitations -Current with industry trends, standards and practices -Actively promote new routes/boulder problems and competitions/climbing socials to members -Know and consistently enforce all Adventure Center policies -Be knowledgeable about all Adventure Center programs -Be thorough and accurate in completing all required paperwork and forms -Attend required staff meetings -Other responsibilities as assigned by Adventure Programming Director and Lead Routesetter * Gri-gri, ascenders, step-aiders, daisy chains, carabiners, floor anchors, bolt hangers, harnesses, fifi-hooks, etc. ** Building safe anchors with floor anchors, wall hangers, combinations of the two, fixing lines, aid soloing, etc.

Two pairs of brand new La Sportiva Venom climbing shoes for sale. $60 each. Awesome slip-on shoe for climbing routes, boulder problems, sport climbing, or gym climbing. Down-turned toe for pocket grabbing action, Vibram mesh uppers to limit stretch, Sportiva XSV Rubber, and excellent sensitivity make this shoe the "hottest" new climbing shoe in the last three years. It is no exaggeration to say that this shoe is the choice of many pros. Have a pair of my own, but bought these two pairs for my girlfriend and her sister and they didn't fit well enough. Sizes 39 and 37.5 available. 39 is roughly a Men's 7 and a Women's 7.5 37.5 is roughly a Men's 5.5 and a Women's 6.5 Contact Bob bob.dolan@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed! USAC Division I Championships 6/9 and 6/10 Hi folks, Bob Dolan here from the Clubsport Adventure Center in Tigard, OR. We're hosting the USA Climbing Division I Championships on June 9th and 10th. For those of you who don't know, USAClimbing is the governing body for competitive climbing in the United States--kind of like US Track and Field. And, Division I is the entire West Coast. Which means, almost 200 elite climbers from the West Coast will be competing here. We're in need of lots of volunteers: Experienced Top Rope Belayers Experienced Lead Belayers Route Judges Monitors Runners Crowd Control and General Assistance. We could use anybody's help. All volunteers will be fed at lunch time, given a competition t-shirt, and see some of the best young climbers in the country. If interested, please do the following: 1.) Go to USAClimbing and download the form titled "Volunteer Sign-up Form" about midpage. 2.) Print it, fill it out, and mail, fax or email it in. 3.) We'll be getting back to you with your "shift". Thanks in advance, Bob Dolan Clubsport Oregon Adventure Center Programming Director 503-968-4541 bob.dolan@clubsports.com

Clubsport Aid Clinics with Gent Mende Hi folks, Bob Dolan here from the Clubsport Adventure Center in Tigard, OR. We're looking to host another Introductory Aid Climbing Clinic in July and early August. We wanted to put the word out to gauge interest. Anybody interested? Call or email if you are. Bob Dolan 503-968-4541 bob.dolan@clubsports.com

You are correct sir! I will. Thanks for the heads up.

Hello Everyone! Bob Dolan here from Clubsport in Tigard, OR. The Adventure Center is looking to add an experienced routesetter to our climbing wall staff. Please feel free to reply here, email, or pass this along to friends. For further information on the job and its details, please contact Bob Dolan at Clubsport. 503-968-4541 bob.dolan@clubsports.com Adventure Center Routesetter Description - Passion for climbing - Ensure that safety is a top priority when setting and for climbers using routes/boulder problems - Creativity in designing routes/boulder problems - Keep work areas contained and organized - Wash/organize holds and return all holds and equipment to proper storage areas - Perform routine safety inspections on all equipment – notify Adventure Programming Director and Lead Routesetter of any safety concerns - Strive to set high quality routes of all grades, for every member - Ability to lift 50lbs - Demonstrated abilities with rope safety equipment* and techniques** for all routesetting situations - Safe ladder use, carrying, and storage - Experience with climbing holds, bolts, wrenches, their use and limitations - Willingness to modify routes/boulder problems based upon Lead Routesetter and peer/member feedback - Solid understanding of climbing movement and body limitations - Current with industry trends, standards and practices - Actively promote new routes/boulder problems and competitions/climbing socials to members - Know and consistently enforce all Adventure Center policies - Be knowledgeable about all Adventure Center programs - Be thorough and accurate in completing all required paperwork and forms - Attend required staff meetings - Other responsibilities as assigned by Adventure Programming Director and Lead Routesetter * Gri-gri, ascenders, step-aiders, daisy chains, carabiners, floor anchors, bolt hangers, harnesses, fifi-hooks, etc. ** Building safe anchors with floor anchors, wall hangers, combinations of the two, fixing lines, aid soloing, etc.

Hello Everyone! Bob Dolan here from Clubsport in Tigard, OR. We are offering a women-only class in April called "Women Reach New Heights". This is a class designed to accent women's abilities and strengths that lend to their climbing. Taught for women by women, this class also provides a great social opportunity. Meet other female climbers new to the sport, make new friends, learn new skills, and learn from experienced female climbers. Members $35 Guests $50 Wednesday, April 11th from 10am-12noon Wednesday, April 25th from 6pm-8pm For more information contact the staff at Clubsport. 503-968-4541 bob.dolan@clubsports.com

Hello Everyone! Clubsport Oregon in Tigard will be hosting another community Boulderdash event Tuesday March 20th from 7-9pm. Aside from 30 new boulder problems for your bouldering delight, we will have: 1.) A DJ spinning good tunes for you! 2.) A raffle with prizes! 3.) A Flash Pass Auction of expired flash passes! The event is FREE for Clubsport Members and $10 for the general public. Please send questions to bob.dolan@clubsports.com if you need any clarifications. Thanks, and we hope to see you there! Bob Dolan

Gent has not had enough!! He has decided to teach a series of Advanced Aid Climbing Clinics since everyone had so much fun taking the Basic Clinics. Advanced Aid Climbing Clinics: Efficiency and Comfort on the Wall Clinic 1: Top Stepping, Wed, March 14, 7-9pm Clinic 2: Body Hauling, Wed, March 21, 7-9pm Clinic 3: Setting Up a Portaledge, Wed April 4, 7-9pm Clinic 1: Top Stepping - Learn techniques with plenty of practice for getting as high as possible in your aiders. Maximize your reach, minimize number of placements, and speed up the overall process. Clinic 2: Body Hauling - When the pigs get heavy, it's time to fight fire with fire! Find out how you can safely use your body as a counterweight when hauling a heavy load. Clinic 3 - Setting up a Portaledge - Learn to manage the cluster that magically becomes a portaledge, and experience how comfortable a night on the wall can be. MUST BE CLUBSPORT BELAY CERTIFIED TO TAKE CLINICS. AID CLIMBING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Maximum 6 participants. $25 per clinic Registration starts March 1. Call the ClubSport Activities Desk at 503-968-4555 to register.

Thanks for the kind words Bill. Unfortunately, I am leaving ClubSport. Got a job offer I could not turn down. The good news is that I will still be climbing at ClubSport.

[font:Century Gothic][font:Century Gothic]ClubSport Oregon is searching for an experienced climber that possesses 2+ years of management experience and solid marketing/promotion/service skills.[/font] [font:Century Gothic]Other functions of the position include, but are not limited to: *Create, market and promote innovative and diverse climbing programs and activities *Staff hiring, supervision, training & development *Develop and maintain reciprocal relationships with quality, local outdoor providers *Ensure the highest indoor climbing industry standards for safety and cleanliness[/font] *Meet departmental budget for revenues and expenses To apply and for more information, please e-mail lgreenough@clubsports.com[/font]

Thanks for all the great comments about Gent and ClubSport. Much appreciated! Heather ClubSport Rock Gym Manager

There is a maximum of 6 spaces per clinic.

Interested in learning how to climb a big wall? ClubSport instructor, Gent Mende, is offering a 4-series Basic Aid Climbing clinic at ClubSport. Gent has climbed in Yosemite and Zion and has several years of big wall climbing experience. Clinic 1: Aid Climbing-Basic Movement, Wed, Feb 7, 7-9pm Clinic 2: Ascending a Fixed Rope, Wed, Feb 14, 7-9pm Clinic 3: Rigging Ropes/Belays/Haul Systems, Wed Feb 21, 7-9pm Clinic 4: Climbing a Big Wall: Putting it all Together, Wed, Feb 28, 7-9pm $25 per clinic $10 discount if register for all 4 clinics MUST BE CLUBSPORT BELAY CERTIFIED TO TAKE CLINICS. Attendance in at least two of the first three clinics or prior experience recommended to take Clinic 4 13 and older only please Registration begins February 1st. Call the ClubSport Activities Desk at 503-968-4555 to register. Clinic Details: Clinic 1: Aid climbing- Basic movement - Skills the student will learn: Using and adjusting aiders and daisy chains; basic movement and efficiency in aid climbing (2, 3, and 4-aider system); climbing and protecting a bolt ladder. Clinic 2: Ascending a fixed rope (jugging) - Skills the student will learn: Setting up and using an ascension system with mechanical ascenders; using a Gri-Gri or knots as a back-up; adjusting to different angles of ascent. Clinic 3: Setting up a belay, fixing a rope, and preparing a haul system - Skills the student will learn: Rigging a belay for wall climbing at a fixed-gear anchor; anchoring the lead rope for the second; organizing the belay; using ascenders or a Wallhauler for hauling a load; communication while hauling. Clinic 4: Climbing a Big Wall: Putting it all together - Skills the student will learn or review: Climbing a bolt ladder, setting up a belay and fixing the lead rope, setting up a haul system, hauling a bag, and jugging a fixed rope.