Clinic
Evening Friction Climbing Clinic for Basics - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Learn the basics of friction (aka slab) climbing at the Seattle PC. Intended for this year's Basic and Scramble students but open to all Mountaineers.
Contacts
- Tue, May 30, 2023
- Seattle Climbing
- Scrambling, Climbing
- Rock Climb
- Adults
- Casual
- FULL, 18 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Seattle Program Center, Friction Slabs at North Plaza, 7:00 pm
Friction is the technique of climbing steep slabs where there are no obvious hand or foot holds. Strength means nothing ; it's all about balance and careful, precise body movement. It is good to learn friction technique early in your climbing career. All climbing, except for some extreme moves, should be about foot placement and deliberate movement of body weight over the feet. Friction slabs force you to develop precise body movement because there ARE no handholds with which to "cheat". You will learn slow motion dance on rock.
Evening seminar held at the Seattle Program Center, Friction Slabs at the North Plaza, 7:00 - 9:00. Limit of six students gives time for individual attention.
Required Equipment
Helmet, clothing that allows free movement, harness, mountain boots, rock shoes recommended.
NOTE: FOOTWEAR is important for this class. If you wear sneakers or light trail boots you won't get the full benefit.