Trad Climbing Fundamentals
Traditional climbing is all about freedom and self-reliance. In this course, you’ll learn the essentials of placing gear, building anchors, and leading with confidence. Whether you’re new to trad or looking to refine your skills, we’ll help you climb safely and efficiently on real rock.
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Professional Rock Climbing Instruction for All Levels
Spring Workshop Series
Learn new skills and sharpen your climbing techniques in this Spring Workshop Series! Join me for an opportunity to delve into various aspects of climbing tech skills, whether you’re a beginner or seeking a refresher, as we transition into the outdoor season.
Classroom Sessions
Master essential climbing skills in our focused classroom sessions. From knot tying to anchor building, these workshops provide the technical foundation you need.
Outdoor Sessions
Put your skills to the test in real-world climbing scenarios. These hands-on sessions take place at local crags where you’ll practice techniques in authentic settings.
Trad Climbing Course
Comprehensive training to become a confident trad climber. This multi-session course covers everything from fundamentals to leading your own routes.
Upcoming Workshop Schedule
Fundamentals
Intro to Climbing Knots
Date: TBD
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Cost: $10
Advanced Climbing Knots
Date: TBD
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Cost: $15
Outdoor Climbing Safety Fundamentals
Date: Thursday, April 17th
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Cost: Free
Intermediate Skills
Top Managed Belay
Date: TBD
Time: 7:30-9:00 pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $15
V-rig/Tree Anchors
Date: TBD
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $20
Sport Anchors
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00-10:00 am
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $20
Additional Workshops
Rope Management (coiling)
Date: TBD
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Skill Level: All Levels
Cost: $10
Trad Climbing Fundamentals
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00-10:00 am
Skill Level: All Levels
Cost: $5
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Workshop Descriptions
Classroom Sessions
V-Rig/Tree Anchors
Learn how to build a V-rig top rope anchor using a static line and make a personal tether to safely work at the edge of a cliff.
Intro to Trad Anchors
Learn how to build basic anchors using passive and active climbing protection. This is not a class on how to place trad gear. You should have a basic knowledge of how to place both passive (nuts) and active (cams) protection before coming to this workshop.
Intro to Climbing Knots
Learn how to tie the most common knots and hitches used when top-roping outside.
Sport Anchors
Learn how to build and break down anchors for top-rope on fixed bolts.
Rope Management
Learn a few different ways to coil your rope and how to neatly and efficiently manage your cordelettes, slings, and prusik cord.
Top Managed Belay
Learn how to belay from the top of a climb using several different devices and methods.
Advanced Climbing Knots
Learn some advanced knots to impress your friends at the crag.
Outdoor Climbing Safety Fundamentals
Learn how to be safe and have fun on your outdoor climbing adventures.
Trad Climbing Fundamentals
This class is a great introduction to trad climbing. You will learn a general overview of trad climbing, including nomenclature, history, fall factor, gear, and strategy.
Outdoor Sessions
Put your skills to the test with these hands-on outdoor climbing sessions
How to Rappel
Learn how to set up a rappel and rappel safely with a belay or a third-hand backup.
Cost: $50 per person
Placing Gear and Building Anchors
In the first half of this class, you will learn how to place different types of trad gear such as nuts, spring loaded camming devices (SLCD), tri cams, etc. In the afternoon, you will use skills you learned in the morning to build robust pre-equalized and self-equalizing anchors with trad gear.
Cost: $75 per person
Trad Lead Climbing
Put your gear placing skills to the test with some “false leads.” Practice gear placement, direction of pull, gear spacing, and risk management. In this class you will learn by doing.
Cost: $85 per person
Top Rope Anchors
Learn how to build anchors in the wild. In the first half of the day you will learn how to build top rope anchors in an outdoor setting. In the second half of the day students will set up some top rope anchors and climb on them.
Cost: $75 per person
Crack Climbing 101
Learn the fundamental techniques needed for beginner to moderate crack routes. Techniques covered will include hand jams, finger jams, fist jams, and foot jams.
Cost: $65 per person
Single Pitch Trad Course Curriculum
With this series of classes, you will learn everything from what is trad climbing and why people do it, to leading routes and building anchors with trad gear. During the last class of the series, you will lead a single-pitch trad route with your own gear and belay your partner until you are both at the top of the climb.
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Climbing Safety Fundamentals | April 17, 23, 28 (only need to attend one session) | 8:00-9:00 pm |
| Trad Climbing Fundamentals | Thursday, April 10th | 7:30-9:00 pm |
| Top Managed Belay | Thursday, April 24th | 7:00-9:00 pm |
| Placing Gear and Building Anchors | Saturday, April 26th | 8:30am-4:30 pm |
| Trad Lead Climbing | Friday, May 9th | 8:30am-4:30 pm |
| Written Exam | Monday, May 19th | 6:00-7:00 pm |
| Final Practice/Practical Exam | Sunday, June 8th | 8:30am-5:00 pm |
Ready to Elevate Your Climbing Skills?
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