Barry Rusnock, Climbing Instructor 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. A person who enjoys being outdoors all year round, Barry also enjoys competing in marathons, whitewater rafting, backpacking, downhill skiing, fly fishing and mountain biking.
Barry is a Certified BSA climbing instructor and BSA Lifeguard is not current in lifeguard certification and 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,
Riverview Outdoor Adventures & Clinics.
Barry Rusnock also serves as the Information Technology Specialist for Riverview Counseling Center and currently works at the CBS Corporation in New York City as a Technical Engineer.
Accreditations:
AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) - Certified Top Rope Site Manager
American Alpine Club - Ambassador for New Jersey
The Access Fund - Area Coordinator
Eagle Scout
BSA Unit Commissioner
BSA Climbing Instructor
Barry has been climbing for 30 years
Rock Climbing for Everyone!
Women on the Rocks
A Climbing Clinic For Women
Women On The Rocks will teach basic rock climbing fundamentals to the beginner. Novice climbers will learn about the equipment, belaying, building anchors, rappelling, knots, and body position. Students will learn how to maintain focus during the climbing process. By learning how to focus attention we learn to trust our climbing partner, the equipment, and your new skills.
Families Who Rock
Rock Climbing - The Ultimate Family Adventure
A Climbing Clinic For Families Do your kids want adventure? Do you want an outdoor family activity that will engage both your spouse and children? Why not consider rock climbing with us!
Families Who Rock will teach basic rock climbing fundamentals to the family group.
Families Who Rock can be conducted outside at a nearby cliff, or inside a local climbing gym. All information will be relayed to each child according to their appropriate age and development. Emphasis will be on safety, learning skills, equipment and climbing terms. Parents will be instructed alongside their children while discovering courage, excitement and the thrill of Adventure.
Rock climbing can be fun, and the entire family can participate with the assistance and direction of our expert staff. Child harness and safety helmets available.
Additional Rock Climbing Programs
Rock Warriors
An Introduction To Rock Climbing for Adults
Couples Who Rock
A Climbing Clinic Especially For Couples
Ice Climbing & Cross Country Skiing
Ice Climbing
So You Want To Climb Ice? Learn with us!
Ice climbing is the recreational activity of climbing frozen ice that accumulates as a waterfall freezes. Participants will learn how to size climbing boots, helmets, fit ice crampons, hold, carry and swing the ice axe, and how to hike into the ice climbing site. You will learn how to dress to stay warm while spending a day outside in the cold. We will also cover layering for optimum warmth with the correct clothing materials as well as cold weather tips for selecting high energy food and liquids.
ATTENTION: Ice Climbers, Photographers, Hikers & Naturalists! All Invited just to watch and photograph.
Photo by Steve Klaver Photos, LLC
Cross Country Skiing
Enjoy Winter-time scenery and a full body workout
Instruction for Beginners: Cross Country Skiing is one of the healthiest recreational activities for the body and soul. Absorbing the beauty of nature with its towering trees, mountain vistas, or endless snow covered meadows while experiencing a total body workout. No one is ever too old or too young to cross country ski.
Cross country skiing uses natural movements. Learn the basic techniques needed for flat terrain, up, and down hills. Become familiar with waxing and maintaining ski equipment or choosing the correct clothing for all levels of skiing. Take an easy glide through the woods on freshly fallen snow, travel at your own pace enjoying the views, the serenity, the quiet!
Family Adventure Hikes
Family Adventure Hikes
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of exploring!
Family Adventure Hike will teach you about what is in your own backyard exploring the Musconetcong River, the pathway into Stephens State Park, and the Highlands Trail. These natural resources offer a wide variety of plant life, birds, and animal life. To make this adventure more interesting, we will be testing your ability in nature with a scavenger hunt.
Exploring nature is a very relaxing activity for all. We will survey the changing environment in the various seasons and watch the animals as they enjoy a season or prepare for the next.
Companion Adventure Trips
Make the most of life, Go for it !
Riverview offers the ultimate in exciting Outdoor Adventures
Mt. Washington Presidential Range Traverse
Pinkham Notch, NH: Hike from the AMC’s Madison Hut six miles across the crest of the Presidential Range to the AMC’s Lake of the Clouds Hut. 3days / 2 nights.
Delaware River Sojourn
Hancock, NY: Canoe the Delaware River from Hancock to Narrowsburg. Class I & II whitewater, over night camping at the Red Barn Campground and Skinner’s Falls. Bald eagle watching, wild rainbow trout and shad fishing, beaver, bear, and otter and more. 3days / 2 nights.
Ultimate North Woods Adventure
Baxter State Park, ME Climb Mt. Katahdin. Primitive camping, adventure hiking, wildlife photography with guided hikes of Baxter’s renown Moose Loop Hike.
Adirondack Rock Climbing & Hiking
Keene Valley, NY. Hike and climb the Adirondacks infamous slides, dikes, and slabs.
Highlands Center Winter Adventure
Crawford Notch, NH. Learn to climb ice in New Hampshire’s premier ice climbing area. Winter mountaineering and backcountry skiing in the Mt. Washington area.
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