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Couples Who Rock

COUPLES WHO ROCK
A Climbing Clinic For Couples

"How about doing something new together as a couple for every year that you are together? Rock climbing can be that activity "

Jennifer Pfurr spots her husband Dave on a 'boulder' problem at Tripod Rock County Park, Morris County, New Jersey.

Rock climbing is a great vehicle for self-esteem because of the buddy system involved, known as "belaying". Belaying is an anchoring system performed by two people, where each person is tied into the opposite end of the climbing rope, then secured by one of the climbers. Each partner is essential to the other, communicating through verbal cues as the belayer is controlling the ropes tension on the climber. The sport builds confidence and develops personal growth. Develop "fear control" as you conquer climbing.

Couples will experience trust and practice vital communication as they help each other scale a rock wall. Couples will need to provide mutual support as they discover how to work as a successful climbing team. Each couple will leave the clinic having learned a new and valuable insight about their relationship that can only have been learned from taking part in a new experience.

This clinic will be conducted at Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Stanhope, New Jersey (weather permitting).

Click here to view the Allamuchy Mountain State Park website.

Mary-Michael and Barry setting a top rope anchor at the Salty Tears Wall in Allamuchy Mountain State Park.

Women On The Rocks - Spring 2007 Barry Rusnock
Climbing Instructor

Barry has been teaching climbing since 1979. He has climbed extensively in New York's Adirondacks and Shawangunk Mountains, New Hampshire's White Mountains, Colorado's Boulder Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park, and Seneca Rocks West Virginia. Barry is a Certified BSA climbing instructor and BSA Lifeguard. Barry has held certifications in Red Cross Water Safety, First Aid, and CPR. Barry has ten years teaching experience in adult education and is the director of the Riverview Counseling Center's experiential education center.

Instructor:	Barry Rusnock Assisted by Mary-Michael Levitt Director of The Riverview Counseling Center
Date:	Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Meeting Place:	Riverview Counseling Center 43 Powhatatan Way Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (Directions) Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Fee:	$250.00 per couple
Registration:	Enrollment is limited to 4 couples. Pre-registration Required Mail registration form (below) and non-refundable $50.00 deposit check to: Barry Rusnock, 43 Powhatatan Way, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Make checks payable to: Barry Rusnock Print Registration Form (pdf)
Inquiries:	You can make inquiries about our programs by contacting Barry Rusnock at 908-850-5778 or email us using our Contact Us form (Info@RiverviewOAC.com)

Mary-Michael Levitt, Director
The Riverview Counseling Center

(908) 850-5778
43 Powhatatan Way
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
info@RiverviewCC.com

Barry Rusnock, Founder
Riverview Outdoor Adventures & Clinics