Upcoming Class: June 29th, 2024

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

Beginner

First-time rappelling students for Individual

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$60.00

Couple

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

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$100.00

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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$35.00

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