NEW TO CLIMBING?
If you’re a new climber or have a few sessions under your belt, we’ve got you.
Intro to Climbing
The quickest way to get climbing. In one hour, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to start rope climbing: how to secure your harness, tie a figure 8 follow-through knot, complete your safety checks, belay using an ATC belay device, catch a fall, and lower your climber back to the ground.
- Required for anyone who has not belayed before or who cannot pass our belay test without assistance.
- All participants must be 14 or older.
Intro to Bouldering
New to the game? This class is a great overview of safety practices, the gym’s layout, bouldering etiquette, and basic technique. It’s free to members and included in the day pass for non-members!
CLIMBING CLINICS
For those stuck in a rut or looking to accomplish a specific goal in your climbing, look no further! Explore how our climbing clinics can help you become a better boulderer, sport climber, or get you ready for outdoor climbing.
Basic Technique
This clinic is for people new to climbing who want to get off to the right start. The class will focus on developing movement and techniques that are fundamental to efficient climbing. The instructor will cover balance, route reading, footwork, and more.
Lead Climbing Clinic
This clinic is for individuals interested in entering the exciting world of lead climbing! The first session includes fundamental lead climbing skills, such as proper clipping methods, identifying dangerous foot placements, mock leading, mock lead belaying, and rope management.
Anchors Clinic
Building anchors is a fundamental skill for any outdoor roped climbing. This clinic is designed to prepare you for building bolted top rope anchors for single-pitch routes. Learn how to evaluate hangars and bolts, set up and equalize anchors, and clean anchors.
Make the Jump to V5
In this TWO-SESSION clinic, you’ll gain a new base fitness level, run through specific movement drills, and be given new tactics for success at higher climbing levels. V5 is just around the corner!
Make the Jump to 5.12
In this two-session class, you’ll achieve a new base level of fitness, learn specific movement drills, and gain new strategies for success at higher-level climbing. 5.12 is just around the corner!
Our Access to Climbing (ATC) Program offers discounts on climbing clinics to those on Government Assistance. To learn more please visit our Commitment Programs page.
