Join the Mountain Bureau for our annual celebration of Autumn rock climbing this SendTember and RockTober. This is the best time of year to rock climb north of the equator. Our modular Clinics and Camps have been designed for all levels of climbers and flow together as a rewarding series. Enter our phased programs at the beginning, middle or end. Either way, we have the education you desire, that will take you to new heights. Each clinic and camp is taught by one of our experienced local Mountain Bureau Guides. Scroll down to learn more about booking your SendTember and RockTober program.
The Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing Clinic is the first step to becoming an independent single pitch and multi-pitch climber. 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Intro to Multi-Pitch Climbing Clinic is designed to teach seasoned sport climbers the ups and downs of multi-pitch climbing. During this 8 hour clinic students will learn critical skills like building anchors appropriate for the multi-pitch setting, belaying a following climber, and rappelling. They will also learn more nuianced skills in managing ropes, and creating tidy belay and rappel stances.
Read MoreThe Multi-Pitch Climbing Camp takes the skills learned in our Intro Multi-Pitch Clinic and expands on them with additional hands-on multi-pitch climbing. It also introduces the additional challenges of climbing as a party of 3. This 2 day camp is designed to take an active lead climber and give them the tools and context necessary to start leading their own multi-pitch climbs.
Read MoreOur unique two-day camp is designed for sport or gym climbers, to gain experience with the art of placing traditional climbing protection, improvising and inspecting anchors, and perform as a solid second to your partner who is a traditional lead climber. We will also introduce you to the lead sequence and belays as well as how to progress with your partner on traditionally protected climbs. This will leave you with the confidence to practice becoming a traditional leader of your own with your partner.
Read MoreCould you self rescue from several hundred feet above the ground? If you climb outside on a regular basis, it is only a matter of time before you witness or are involved in a climbing accident. Having the tools to react quickly to high-stress situations can make a huge difference in the lives and health of you and your partners, both physically and mentally. During this clinic, we will practice some of the fundamental techniques required to self-rescue an incapacitated partner from over one-pitch off the ground.
Read MoreCould you self rescue from several hundred feet above the ground? Acquire the tools to react quickly and efficiently in high-stress situations can make a huge difference in the lives and health of you and your partners, both physically and mentally.
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