***NOTE*** THIS PROGRAM IS BASED OUT OF CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, CROSSVILLE, TN. ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL TIME.
Event Description:
- Friday, we will start with a meet and greet at the restaurant downstairs in conference room A around 7:00 pm CST. We will cover outdoor climbing basics, including knot tying and belay technique.
- Saturday, we will meet in the restaurant parking lot at 9:00 am CST to carpool to the Black Mountain climbing area. Once we get to Black Mountain, there is a short hike to the climbing location from the trailhead (1/2 mile). A number of top rope climbs and a 40 ft. rappel will be set up for the day. Climbs range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate/advanced. The day ends around 5:00 pm CST.
- Sunday morning, we will meet back in the restaurant parking lot at 9:00 am CST to carpool to the Black Mountain for another day of climbing. The day ends around 3:00 pm CST, but you are free to leave earlier as needed (please let one of the staff know if you plan to leave early).
**The Black Mountain Climbing area does not have restroom facilities; please be prepared each day. We will be practicing Leave No Trace.
Age restrictions:
18 Years of Age and Older
Price:
$75 - instruction and gear for the weekend
Accommodations for Cumberland Mountain State Park:
Camping/Cabin reservations - make them online at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cumberland-mountain
Please make your camping/cabin reservations ahead of time.
Food will not be provided during the course of this workshop. Pack your breakfast, lunch, and snacks for each day. For dinner, we encourage you to bring your own or plan to eat at the Homestead Harvest Restaurant in the park.
Cancellation Deadline/Refund Policy:
Participants may cancel no later than Monday, April 20th, 5:00 PM, with a 50% refund. After April 20th, 5:00 PM, there will be no refunds for participant cancellation.
Weather Cancellation Policy: There is no alternate date. In the event of a weather-related cancellation on 4/23/26 or prior, we will offer a full refund. In the event of a weather-related cancellation on 4/24/26 or later, we will consider refunds on a case-by-case basis.
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