Browse upcoming Climbing activities You must be a basic or intermediate climbing course graduate, student, or have equivalency to register for a climb.
This class is open to anyone who wishes to learn how to safely enjoy sport climbing, as well as those already accomplished as rock and gym climbers who wish to expand and round out their skills. There are no prerequisites for the class.
This is a perfect course for new members who have not yet taken a course but have an interest in rock climbing. Continuing students from scrambling or basic climbing courses are also encouraged to enroll, as are gym climbers who want to transition to setting up their own top-ropes and anchors while enjoying independent climbing on great sport routes.
Prospective intermediate climbing students are especially encouraged to take the course; learning to lead sport routes will help significantly with the learning process for leading the alpine rock routes that you will encounter in the intermediate course.
This is a student-centered course. Learning objectives will be dependent on student's interests and skills. We will customize teaching to each student's skills and interests. Topics of instruction include climbing sport routes on top-rope, leading sport routes while using bolts and quick-draws, setting up anchors on bolts and chains, clipping bolts, belay technique, rappel technique, climbing signals and communication, untying from rope at anchor and transitioning to rappel, lowering techniques, necessary knots, and an emphasis on safe use of equipment.
