Registration Information
Payment
Cost of each trip is $65.00 per person for a group of six or more. Discounts for non-profit organizations are available by arrangement.
Private Guiding and Small Group rates:
One person: $280 per day.
Two people: $150 each per day.
Three people: $100 each per day.
Four people: $95 each per day.
Five people: $85 each per day.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot on each trip. The balance is on the day of the trip. You will be enrolled in the trip when we receive your payment and completed registration form.
We accept Check, Visa or MasterCard. Please include your complete credit card payment information with the registration form. Register by phone or mail with the contacts listed on the registration form or on our home page.
The following release form is required to participate.
Please mail in or bring with you on the day of the program.
Liability Waiver PDF
Registration Form PDF
Register by Phone (608) 606-9004
Essential Skills Outdoor School
433 W. Maple St.
Viroqua, WI 54665
Online at: E-mail
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Availability
See our Events Calendar to find the trip and dates that best suits your schedule. Don't see a date that works? Contact us and we will create a program for you based on your schedule. Early booking is best because the courses fill up quickly. Same day registration is sometimes possible so contact us for availability.
Climbing Partners
We maintain a teacher to student ratio of 1:6 and the maximum group size is limited. This means a better climbing experience for you. Most of our programs are appropriate for ages 8 and older; however, an adult must accompany students under the age of 10. One adult may accompany more than one climber under the age of 10. If the adult chaperone is not climbing he/she will not pay.
Climbing Equipment
We provide all of the technical climbing equipment: harness, helmet and hardware. Climbing shoes are optional and available for rent locally. You provide your own snacks and other gear for the day. To see a list of recommended clothing and equipment check here.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you should have to cancel your trip the following policy applies:
- Cancellation four weeks before the course date= full refund.
- Cancellation four weeks or less=50% fee applied.
- No show on date of course= loss of full payment.
- Rain Days or Cancelled Courses will be rescheduled at a date mutually agreed upon by all parties.
- Essential Skills Outdoor School LLC and Bill Humphrey reserve
the right to change or cancel any course or activity.
When and Where
Each class begins at
10:00 a.m. and goes until 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Most classes take place at Devil’s Lake
State Park unless otherwise noted. You will receive a detailed
map and other instructions
upon receipt of your payment and registration.
Transportation
Each participant is
responsible for his/her own transportation to/from the climbing
site and for any parking or entrance fees.
Car-pooling
is encouraged.
Camping and Food
Camping and food costs are not included
unless otherwise noted.
Emergency Information
Our staff are certified wilderness first responders and experienced in wilderness first aid, CPR, rock climbing and waterfront safety. However, please be aware that advanced medical care is normally over an hour away from the course sites and that rescue and medical services are sometimes difficult to obtain. All medical concerns, old injuries and medications should be discussed with the guide prior to the course date.
