Saturday Morning Half-Day Clinics
Note: Participation in clinics is not valid unless purchased with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase General Admission, too. Thank you!
Warriors Way - Falling Clinic
Host: Jon Richard - Vertical Voyages
Meet: North Forty Trailhead
This training addresses falling directly to help improve commitment. Students will do progressive falling practice, followed by movement, breathing, resting, and body/mind awareness exercises. Finally, students apply everything to a goal route. Students leave understanding how to take appropriate risks and how to commit to those risks.
Intro to Trad Climbing
Host: Carol Fittell
Meet: Pavilion
Curious about trad climbing and want to know more? Get hands on with a variety of traditional, clean climbing gear (cams, nuts, and more!). We’ll discuss the physics of good gear placements and practice placing and evaluating gear on the ground under the watchful eye of an Apprentice Rock Guide.
Boulder Harder
Host: Daniel Carnahan - Little Rock Climbing Center
Meet: Pavillion
Hit a plateau? Don’t know what to do next in your training plan? Get some guidance on how to get stronger and reach that next level. Learning how to get into the right mindset for that project.
Wilderness First Aid
Host: Dave Thompson
Meet: Pavillion
It’s so important to learn how to take care of yourself and your partner while in the backcountry. Learn creative ways to safely treat minor injuries and get an injured climber to safety. David has over 10 years experience as an EMT and a climber, combining both experiences into a unique class.
Movement in Climbing
Host: Elisha Gallegos
Meet: Pavilion
The technique of movement on the wall is just as important as having strength. Learn to use your body and flexibility to get through different sequences.
Single Pitch Self and Partner Rescue
Host: Randy Judycki - Austin Ascents
Meet: North Forth Trailhead
Prerequisites: This class is designed for climbers who have been climbing for at least 6 months and can comfortably lead 5.8 outdoors.
During this clinic you will learn how to ascend a rope to help an injured climbing or a climber who is unable to be lowered to the ground. Also, we will learn how to takeover a belay.
Rappelling
Host: Scott Delvin
Meet: North Forty Trailhead
Learn the proper way to Rappel safely in many different environments.
Multi Pitch
Host: Jeremy Collins
Meet: North Forty Trailhead
This class is for those who want to learn how to multi pitch climb. Jeremy has years of experience pacing gear and is excited to share his knowledge.
Campfire Dutch Ovens
Host: Chase and Judith Webb
Meet: Pavilion
The Dutch Oven is a magical kitchen camping tool that can serve up delicious meals and feasts. Learn tips and tricks on how to use your dutch oven to cook up amazing food!
Gym to Crag
Host: Sam Warren
Meet: Pavilion
Climbing outside for your first time can be intimidating; however, with this class learn the basics and know-how on transitioning from the gym to the outdoors that will be less scary and super fun!
Bouldering 101
Host: Jason Groves - Ozark Climbing Gym
Meet: Pavillion
Want to boulder outdoors but don't know where to start? This workshop covers the basics from the very beginning: from learning how to carry multiple pads and creating safer landings to some tips and tricks to help find and send your first outdoor problems! We'll start at the Pavilion and head to the world famous Idaho Boulders as a group to do some real learning on the rock.
Sport Climbing 101
Host: Andrew LaClure
Meet: Pavilion
If you are just getting started in the sport of climbing, this class is for you! Learn all the basics of starting on lead.
