Intro to Outdoor CLimbing

This course is for those that want to try out climbing for the first time, or for those gym climbers that want to take their first steps towards climbing outdoors. If you are a true beginner, great! We will get you geared up and pulling on rock! The time tested way to learn climbing is to start outdoors. If you are a gym climber who dreams of climbing beyond plastic, then we will get you there!

You will spend your day with an experienced guide learning the ropes of outdoor climbing. Clients will learn the basics of climbing technique, to include how to belay and how to tie into the rope with a figure-8 follow-through. Clients will be instructed in the basics of footwork and climbing movement, while being challenged on a variety of terrain. This program is designed for the beginner climber, or the climber new to outdoor climbing. The goal is to experience the thrill of outdoor climbing in a low stress, fun manner. We offer both full and half day options depending on your schedule and budget!

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT:

We run these courses to give you a taste of what climbing, and climbing outdoors, has to offer! If you have never climbed before, or if you have gym climbing experience, it doesn’t matter! Join this course, and taste outdoor climbing with our qualified guides. Throughout these events, we will be taking all clients through all that clients has to offer.

During these courses, we will present climbs to our clients that cater to their skills while also gently pushing and expanding boundaries. Generally, the curriculum in these courses is primarily concerned about climbing, and the learning of basic skills. We will teach belaying to those that don’t know how to. We will provide learning concerning outdoor climbing specific techniques, and everyone will have the ability to climb as many climbs as we can fit.

We pride ourselves in being able to cater to the group dynamics of the day. Just because this a group event, doesn’t mean that we necessarily have to follow a prescribed curriculum. The curriculum listed above is just a guideline. If you and your group want to pursue additional ideas, goals, or education, then we can make that happen. If your group wants to spend their time trying harder climbers, we can make it happen.

We pride ourselves on keeping low ratios of students to instructors, and providing individualized and exceptional instruction. If you want to see what outdoor climbing is all about, then join us now!