Specialized Courses

These topic-specific courses provide in-depth instruction
in popular climbing techniques and climbing-related activities.

Course 11
Introduction to Aid Climbing
Course Length: 8 hours When: By appointment Maximum Ratio: 4:1
Dreaming of big walls? Start by learning the mechanics of aid climbing and how to keep the rope moving on steep, complicated terrain. From simple, “French free” techniques to full-on aid, learn the fundamentals of leading and following aid pitches, skills that are often mandatory on big walls.
Please call for pricing, scheduling and pre-course details.

Course 12
Big Wall Seminar
Course Length: 8 hours When: By appointment Maximum Ratio: 4:1
Learn the tricks of the trade — the skills needed to tackle the big stones of the world, including alternative jugging techniques, hauling, how to set up a portaledge and keeping organized.
Please call for pricing, scheduling and pre-course details.

Course 13
Adventure Racing Skills Seminar
Course Length: Two days (8 hours each) When: By appointment Maximum Ratio: 4:1
Signed up for the Pathfinder Challenge or the Hi-Tec Series but don’t know how to rappel or ascend a fixed line? This two-day course will teach you the fundamentals so you can keep your team moving toward the finish line. Bring your entire team and we’ll work through a supervised mock race set-up so you’re confident on race day.
Please call for pricing, scheduling and pre-course details.