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Paradox Sports ARCH Youth Climbing | Übergrippen Denver | Dec 19

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Paradox Sports has partnered with ARCH and Children’s Hospital to provide instruction and support for youth adaptive climbing! The Adaptive Recreation for Childhood Health (ARCH) program with Children’s Hospital Colorado is excited to continue offering monthly indoor rock climbing sessions.

Disability Helped

Amputation / Limb Difference, Blindness / Low Vision, Deafness / Hearing Loss, Mobility Impairment, Neurological Disorder, Paralysis / Spinal Cord Injury, and Short Stature

Overview

ARCH and Children’s Hospital Colorado will continue to follow and implement COVID-19 guidelines based on the CDC recommendations for large and small groups.

Thank you for your interest in 2024 ARCH Programming!

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FAQs

Do I need to have a disability to join a Paradox program?

Paradox Sports focuses on adaptive climbing opportunities for people with physical disabilities, including but not limited to people with amputation or limb difference, blindness, hearing impairment, spinal cord injuries, neurological issues, TBI and PTSD. Please see our full Essential Eligibility Criteria.

As a climbing assistant, do I need to pay to join a Paradox Sports trip?

As a non-profit, we need to cover our cost to operate and this includes both participants and climbing assistants pitching in to cover trips costs. Often the lines between “participant” and “assistant” are indistinguishable as we enjoy a weekend of climbing as a community. Registration fees for everyone cover food, lodging, equipment, professional guides, extra programming, insurance, and other overhead for planning the trip. It takes a lot to make these programs succeed – we thank you for your contribution!

Can my child attend a Paradox Sports program?

Although our main group of individuals on programs is adults, we have had a handful of minors join us on rock and ice climbing trips in the past! As a minor, we require a guardian join them and register as a volunteer.

As a participant am I able to bring a friend, partner, or parent/guardian if I need additional assistance?

Yes and we hope you can share these experiences with them! We ask that they register as a climbing assistant for the trip and help cover the costs of lodging, meals, logistics, guides, etc. and that they are eager and willing to be an active part of the community for the weekend.

Are the program leaders certified climbing instructors?

Yes! Our Program Leaders and Instructors are professionally trained and certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), often volunteering their time and expertise to help us expand adaptive climbing opportunities. They work for Paradox on a contract basis, taking time away from their full-time positions as guides with other companies.

Are the Climbing Assistants and Program Leaders qualified to accommodate my disability?

With over 10 years of experience working with people with disabilities, the one thing we know for sure is that each disability is unique! You are the expert on you, and our motto has always been that we will work together to communicate and understand your needs. Each program leader, guide, and volunteer brings their own unique background and expertise as well – from physical therapy and medical backgrounds, to over a decade of adaptive climbing experience.

Does Paradox Sports provide gear if the participants do not have any of their own?

Yes! We encourage participants to bring their own gear if you have it so you can get familiar with your own equipment, however we do provide gear to climbers who need it. You will be able to list your gear needs during registration. Required gear for any program: helmet, harness, climbing shoes (or ice boots and crampons for ice climbing).

Does Paradox Sports seek out climbing areas that are accessible to all participants?

Accessibility is a focus for choosing our program areas. However, each program area presents different terrain and unique challenges depending on the adaptive athlete. We strive to provide assistance to all our adaptive athletes in all of our program areas, however, we also recognize the spectrum of adaptive athletes and recognize not all our climbing areas may be accessible to all athletes.

While on a Paradox program if I want to learn specific skills, can the climbing assistants and program leaders help me work on those climbing skills?

It is always our goal to empower our participants! Our certified guides and qualified climbing assistants are eager to answer questions and help you grow as a climber, within a safe environment. We also offer specific skill building courses for adaptive athletes that want to take their climbing to the next level. We are happy to answer any questions you have and teach some technical skills. We do not provide lead climbing opportunities on Paradox trips (unless backed up on toprope).

In case of an emergency are all program leaders and climbing assistants able to tackle the emergency successfully (i.e. on the rock or ice, health emergencies, weather emergencies, etc)?

Paradox Sports has a thorough Emergency Response System and Emergency Response Team. At the beginning of each program, we will work with the climbing assistants and climbers to communicate risks and what to do in case of an emergency. The majority of guide, program leads, and Paradox staff also are Wilderness First Responder certified and many volunteers serve on Search and Rescue teams. You are in good hands!

What do I need to pack for the weekend?

Depending on what trip you are participating on, the packing list varies. You will be sent a full packing list prior to the event. Please see our suggested packing lists at the bottom of the Legacy Trips page.

Does Paradox Sports help with transportation to and from the trip?

Paradox Sports does not provide transportation directly, however during registration volunteers and participants are asked about their travel plans/needs. We are happy to connect people interested in carpooling that are coming from the same areas!

How will I know if this trip is accessible to my disability?

If you are signing up for rock or ice climbing, you likely already have a sense of adventure! Sometimes the path to the crag is not ADA accessible, or the lodging options are limited in these remote areas, but we work as a community to figure it out. After you register for your climbing trip, we will review your application and be in touch to discuss the specific logistics around your trip.  

Are all the trips open to all levels of experience? Will I be bored if I am an experienced climber?

On each Paradox trip there is a full spectrum of experience levels. If you are an experienced climber, we can promise you an engaging community, coaching by AMGA certified guides, a diversity of routes and a great overall trip experience. However, we do not provide lead-climbing opportunities on Paradox Sports programs.

I have food allergies and/or restrictions. Can you guarantee that these needs will be met?

We try to cover all common needs such as vegetarianism, dairy-free, gluten-free, and allergies. If you are severely allergic to foods, require specific or more frequent snacks, or are worried about cross-contamination, bringing your own snacks is always an option as well. Depending on the trip, some meals are cooked as a group and others are provided by local restaurants.  If you have allergies, please list them in your registration and we will work with you to meet your needs.

I have medications that need to be refrigerated while on the trip, can Paradox accommodate this?

Yes we can definitely take care of that for you!

I have to take medication daily. What is Paradox’s policy with regards to medication?

Participants on our trips have historically administered their own medications. Paradox Sports staff is not QMAP certified and will not administer medication to participants. If someone is a minor or requires medical assistance, they have often had someone qualified join them on the trip.

What if I need to cancel - am I able to get my registration fee refunded?

We understand that injuries happen, work gets in the way, or other issues arise that mean you cannot join the trip. You can see the full cancellation policy at the bottom of the Legacy Trips page.

Can I bring my pet with me on a trip?

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our programs, Paradox Sports has a no pets policy.  If you have a service animal that you plan to bring with you on a program, please be sure to let us know in advance and familiarize yourself with this Service Animal Agreement.  We will require a signed copy of this agreement from anyone bringing a service dog with them on the trip.  If you bring any animals on a program that are not service animals, you may be asked to leave without reimbursement.

*Please be advised that some of our trips are not hospitable for service animals.  Our Ice Climbing trips include risks such as extreme cold, falling ice, crampons, potential exposed rivers, and more.  Our alpine trips include similar risks such as extreme weather, falling and loose rocks, impassable areas for an animal, etc.  If a staff member or guide encourages you to leave your dog at home, it is out of safety concern for your animal due to the dangers listed above.