OUTDOORS@AMAZON

ROCK CLIMBING BASICS (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, April 27th | 12 - 1 PM PST

Most rock climbers will tell you that they climb because they enjoy the physical and mental interaction with our natural world. Climbing can increase motivation, help fight depression, and assist us in dealing with the other challenges life brings. And like anything challenging, the rewards of completing a climb fuel a satisfaction in oneself unlike any other.

Have you always wanted to learn to rock climb outside? Do you want to know the answer to, “How do they get the rope up there?” Join Mark Allen, IFMGA Guide and Owner of The Mountain Bureau for this Outdoors@Amazon member-only event discussing the basics of outdoor rock climbing! During this presentation, you will learn about the sport of rock climbing, the gear we use to help us climb, and the training that you will need to get started. Mark will cover all of this while giving you a virtual tour of rock climbing destinations in Washington, the Western United States, and beyond.

This presentation is perfect for complete beginners, experienced indoor climbers, or anyone looking for new climbing destinations. Outdoors@ members joining this event will also learn about upcoming, exclusive in-person rock climbing courses presented by The Mountain Bureau.

INTRODUCTION TO SPORT CLIMBING (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 18th | 12 - 1 PM PST

Are you ready to take your climbing skills to the next level? Learn about Sport Climbing and the art of Lead Climbing with Mark Allen, IFMGA Guide and Owner of The Mountain Bureau. This Outdoors@Amazon member-only event will discuss the history of Sport Climbing in the United States, the equipment we use, the experience you need to get started, and unique sport climbing destinations in the U.S. and beyond. 

This presentation is great for anyone who is interested in learning to Sport Climb. Outdoors@ members joining this event will also learn about an upcoming, exclusive in-person Introduction to Sport Climbing course presented by The Mountain Bureau.

INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING (IN-PERSON Event)

$150 Per Person | Saturday, May 21st | 8 AM - 4 PM PST | Vantage, WA

The Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing Clinic is the first course in a series, designed to teach students to become independent single pitch and multi-pitch climbers. During this 8 hour clinic students will not only learn about climbing gear, knots, climbing techniques, and belaying. They will also learn about the etiquette, ethics, and situational awareness needed to climb in the natural environment around others. No previous climbing experience is needed to participate in this clinic. 

This in-person, single day clinic will take place in picturesque Frenchman’s Coulee (Vantage) in Central Washington. We’ve reserved twelve spots for Outdoors@ members and may open a second session on May 22nd depending on member interest in this clinic.

INTRODUCTION TO sport CLIMBING camp (IN-PERSON Event)

$300 Per Person | June 25th-26th | Vantage, WA

The Mountain Bureau’s Introduction to Sport Climbing Camp is a comprehensive course, designed to teach students the skills to become independent Sport Climbers in a single pitch environment. During this 2-day camp students will learn about sport climbing specific equipment, sport climbing anchors, lead belaying techniques with an assisted braking device, the lead climbing sequence, and gear removal at the end of a climbing session. These lessons will all be placed in the context of etiquette, ethics, and situational awareness needed to climb in the natural environment around others. 

Participants should have previous climbing and belaying experience (Indoor or outdoor), and be familiar with basic climbing knots. To enjoy all aspects of this camp, participants should be comfortable top-rope climbing at a 5.8 level or above. This in-person, two day camp will take place in picturesque Frenchman’s Coulee (Vantage) in Central Washington. Overnight camping is available on site.