Festival Workshops

Wholistic Physical Therapy Consultations for Climbing Injuries (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Snezhana Rudakova-Tibbals, Doctor of Physical Therapy – Flourish Naturally

• Requirements:

  • Have a current climbing related injury

Offering 30 minute (one on one) consultations (6 slots available)

(1)    Perform a brief assessment to get an understanding of the type of injury the individual is dealing with. (2) Provide education and information as to whether or not the injury is appropriate for Physical Therapy Treatment. If it is, will provide information as to what working with Dr. Rudakova-Tibbals would look like specific to the injury.

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Nutrition for Conscious Climbers (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

Ulises Holling Garcia, AMGA SPI, BS Exercise Science

• Requirements:

  • A willingness to reflect on and discuss sensitive topics around food; what's in it, where does it comes from, how it impacts us and why it matters.

The intersection of how what you put on your plate affects your health, sport performance, local economy, and the environment.  Evidence based recommendations on how to make a positive impact by being conscious of what we feed ourselves and our families. 

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How to Stickclip Good, and Do Other Stuff Good Too (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Chase Webb

• Recommended:

  • Harness, stick clip, stick, tape, belay device, helmet, short rope, draws

Learn how to stick clip better.

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Slacklining (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Christopher and Svetlana Moulton, Acroyoga & Yoga Certified

• Requirements:

  • No experience necessary we will accommodate beginner to advanced.

Teaching how to balance on a 2” slackine and some basic tricks or advanced ones for the upper level slacker.

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How to Purchase Gear and Navigate Outdoor Climbing for Young Climbers (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Daniel Carnahan, Little Rock Climbing Center

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Cleaning Anchors (Entry Level)

(12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Sam Warren, AMGA SPI, SOLO, WFR – Arkansas Rock Climbing Guides

• Requirements:

  • Must be familiar with Top Rope belay

  • Harness, Sling/PAS, 2 Locking Carabiners

Learn to get all your gear off the wall! This quick workshop will cover the best practice way to retrieve your anchor gear after you're done climbing.

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Ask Me Anything (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Jeremy Collins - Horseshoe Hell

Come with your Questions ready for Jeremy Collins: Big wall expeditions, first ascensionist, guidebook author, regional knowledge, Horseshoe Hell director, random trivia - write your questions on a strip of paper and put it in the hat Jeremy will draw from - Jeremy will then pull randomly and will answer as many as he can.

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Climbing for Life: Injury Prevention and Longevity in the Vertical World

(2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

Emily Waldorf, Doctor of Physical Therapy – Hive Physical Therapy

Learn how to build a sustainable climbing practice that keeps you on the wall for decades, not just seasons. This workshop covers evidence-based strategies for preventing common climbing injuries, integrating strength and conditioning work that complements your climbing, and adapting your training across different life stages. Whether you're dealing with a nagging injury or want to stay ahead of one, discover how smart movement patterns, targeted supplemental training, and recovery practices can help you climb stronger and longer throughout your lifespan.

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Cleaning Anchors (Entry Level) (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Sam Warren, AMGA SPI, SOLO, WFR – Arkansas Rock Climbing Guides

• Requirements:

  • Must be familiar with Top Rope belay

  • Harness, Sling/PAS, 2 Locking Carabiners

Learn to get all your gear off the wall! This quick workshop will cover the best practice way to retrieve your anchor gear after you're done climbing.

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Movement and Mechanics – Essential Climbing Technique (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Raul Escobar, WFA – Climb Bentonville

• Recommended:

  • Climbing Shoes

This workshop uses guided climbing drills to build efficient quadrupedal movement, focusing on footwork, balance, and body positioning.  Whether you're just starting out or refining your technique, come by this workshop for some first-hand coaching.

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Acro Yoga (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Christopher and Svetlana Moulton, Acroyoga & Yoga Certified

• Requirements:

  • No experience necessary we will accommodate beginner to advanced.

Repeat of the fun we had last year teaching basics and safety while going through the fun movements involved with acroyoga. Svetlana will also do a morning yoga sesh and we are available to setup a small slackline clinic.

DINNER

Cleaning Anchors (Entry Level)

Sam Warren, AMGA SPI, SOLO, WFR – Arkansas Rock Climbing Guides

• Requirements:

  • Must be familiar with Top Rope belay

  • Harness, Sling/PAS, 2 Locking Carabiners

Learn to get all your gear off the wall! This quick workshop will cover the best practice way to retrieve your anchor gear after you're done climbing.