WASATCH ROCK CLINICS
Instructional Rock Climbing Courses in Northern Utah
We offer a multitude of private and group rock clinics in the Wasatch for climbers who want to take their skills to the next level. If you are uncertain of where to go next we are happy to help guide you on the right path. The following private clinics can be taken as a progression of classes or on an individual basis. For those interested in joining a group we offer a multitude of courses in conjunction with The Front Climbing Club called the Outdoor Ascent Series. Book today to schedule your climbing based educational clinic!
-Group Clinics - Outdoor Ascent Series
Private Clinics
Introductory Clinic
Learn the ropes- literally! This basic rock climbing instructional clinic covers all the skills necessary to give you a safe start into the sport. Climbing movement technique, belaying, rappelling, and safety are all covered topics. This Utah based adventure is a kid friendly course (age 8+), so round-em up! No experience is necessary, just moderate fitness and a good attitude.
Available: April - November
Trip Duration: 4-5hrs
Group Size: 1-5 (larger groups inquire)
Rates:
Private Group Size
1 2 3 4 - 5
$315 $200pp $150pp $125pp
Traditional Multi-Pitch Clinic
Learn to climb several pitches off the ground on an all-day adventure. This is rock climbing in its purest form and we will cover the techniques to set you up for success!
Topics Include:
-Anchor building
-Rope management
-Belaying and lowering from above
-Multi stage rappel
-Leading considerations
-Traditional lead climbing
-Gear placement and cleaning review
Climbers should be confident with basic climbing techniques as a pre-requisite. It is also recommended to be comfortable leading easy sport climbs.
Available: April - November
Trip Duration: 6-10+hrs
Group Size Ratio: 2:1 max
Rates:
Group Size
1 2
$400 $250pp
Trad Intro / Ground School
Let us help you navigate an often daunting beginning to trad climbing. Under expert guidance learn how to evaluate and choose routes, how to place effective gear, what makes acceptable anchors and what gear is best for particular situations. Participants are required to be proficient with climbing basics such as belaying, rappelling and tying-in as a prerequisite.
Available: April - November
Trip Duration: 6 hrs
Group Size: 1-5
Rates:
Private Group Size
1 2 3 4 - 5
$315 $200pp $150pp $125pp
Outdoor Climbing Mentorship
Climbing outside can be daunting to break into and even easier to learn bad habits in the process. Learning the 'ins and outs' of the sport with mentorship is key. Unfortunately, there is a large variance in the skill-sets of recreational mentors. This is where we can help! We want to climb with you and show the most current accepted techniques and best practices available to help you climb as safely and efficiently as possible. All climbing days can be tailored to the existing skills and ability of the booking party. As a minimum prerequisite students should be confident with basic climbing and belay techniques. Days out can be scheduled consecutively or with an interval spacing between days. Multi-pitch outings are limited to two participants at posted rates.
Mentorship Options:
Top Roping
Sport Climbing
Traditional and Multi-Pitch Climbing
Self Rescue
Movement Technique Based
Please contact us for a custom program!
Available: April - November
Trip Duration: 3 days
Group Size: 1-5 (multi-pitch 1 or 2)
Rates:
Private Group Size
1 2 3 4
$1050 $675pp $550pp $450pp
Group Clinics - Outdoor Ascent Series
Outdoor Top-Roping
You don’t have to be a lead climber to learn how to climb outside. This class will take your indoor top-roping skills and help you transfer them to the exciting, new adventure of building and climbing on your own top-rope anchors outside!
This course is offered in partnership with The Front Climbing Club and is a three-day series.
Topics Include:
-The differences between gym and outdoor climbing
-Risk assessment
-Site Selection
-Leave No Trace for climbers
-Equipment selection and use
-Edge security
-Anchor construction
Available: Check for Dates
Trip Duration: 2 indoor classes (2 hours each), 1 outdoor class (4 hours)
Group Size Ratio: 6:1 max
Rates: $175pp, $150pp The Front Climbing Club Member
Outdoor Sport Climbing
Are you lead climb and belay certified inside and ready to venture out? If so, this is the course for you! We will teach you how to apply your clipping and rope management skills to real rock, as well as how to clean a sport climb after you lead it.
This course is offered in partnership with The Front Climbing Club and is a three-day series.
Topics Include:
-Review lead climbing and belaying best practices
-The differences between gym and outdoor climbing
-Ways to mitigate risk and avoid hazardous situations
-Site Selection
-Leave No Trace for climbers
-Equipment selection and use
-Building a quick-draw anchor
-Cleaning a sport route via lowering and rappelling
Available: Check for Dates
Trip Duration: 2 indoor classes (2 hours each), 1 outdoor class (4 hours)
Group Size Ratio: 6:1 max
Rates: $175pp, $150pp The Front Climbing Club Member
Intro to Trad
“Trad”, or traditional, climbing means placing protection on lead and building anchors with removable, re-usable equipment that fits into cracks in the rock. While most trad-climbers no longer trust their lives to a machine nut with some string tied through it, learning how to place modern equipment securely takes practice and a creative mind. Get started with each in this exciting new course!
This course is offered in partnership with The Front Climbing Club and is a two-day series.
Topics Include:
-Site selection
-Assessing rock quality
-Passive protection
-Active protection
-Placement strategy
-Building pre-equalized anchors
-Sling use and racking
-Leave No Trace for climbers
Available: Check for Dates
Trip Duration: 1 indoor class (2 hours), 1 outdoor class (6 hours)
Group Size Ratio: 4:1 max
Rates: $200pp, $175pp The Front Climbing Club Member
Intro to Multi-Pitch Sport Climbing
“Trad”, or traditional, climbing means placing protection on lead and building anchors with removable, re-usable equipment that fits into cracks in the rock. While most trad-climbers no longer trust their lives to a machine nut with some string tied through it, learning how to place modern equipment securely takes practice and a creative mind. Get started with each in this exciting new course!
This course is offered in partnership with The Front Climbing Club and is a three-day series.
Topics Include:
-Anchor review
-Personal anchoring
-Securing the follower
-Top-belaying and lowering
-Top-belay to lead-belay transitions
-Extended rappel tether with back-up
-Pre-rigged rappelling
Available: Check for Dates
Trip Duration: 2 indoor classes (2 hours each), 1 outdoor class (4 hours)
Group Size Ratio: 4:1 max
Rates: $175pp, $150pp The Front Climbing Club Member
Single Pitch Self Rescue
The importance of the ability and knowledge to self rescue in the event of an unforeseen emergency is often neglected by climbers. Even in the single pitch setting, many seemingly complicated problems can be readily mitigated with appropriate know-how and preparedness.
Topics Include:
-Lead climber rescue from below
-Ascending a belay line
-Counter Balanced Rappel
-Dealing with a damaged belay line
-Passing a knot while belaying
-Evacuating a climb as a leader with a compromised belayer
Prerequisites:
Competence with belay and rappel techniques
Available: April - November
Trip Duration: 6+ hrs
Group Size: 1-5
Rates:
Private Group Size
1 2 3 4
$315 $200pp $150pp $125pp
Multi-Pitch Self Rescue
Self rescue in the multi pitch setting can poses to climbers ample opportunity for difficulties. Being able to implement techniques from a diverse bag of tricks is critical, but with this said several core skills can be applied in numerous contexts. We aim to get you more confident with your skills to help you avoid being marooned on the wall.
Topics Include:
-Escaping the belay
-Lowering a follower from a loaded belay plaquette
-Dealing with a damaged belay strand
-Passing a knot at the belay
-Raising a follower
-Rappelling to your follower and ascending back up.
-Counter Balanced Rappel
-Tandem Rappel
-Load transfers
Prerequisites:
-Competence with belay and rappel techniques
-Multi-pitch lead climbing experience
Available: April - November
Trip Duration: 7+ hrs
Group Size: 1-5
Rates:
Private Group Size
1 2 3 4
$315 $200pp $150pp $125pp