Clinic
Evening Friction Climbing Clinic for Basics - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Friction climbing technique seminar at Seattle PC, primarily for students in basic and scramble courses, all branches. 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Thu, May 30, 2019
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:00 pm, Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
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 basement slabs, Seattle Program Center. Two 90 minute sessions offered each evening, 6:00 - 7:30 and 7:30 - 9:00. Limit of six students per session gives time for individual attention.
Required Equipment
Helmet, clothing that allows free movement, mountain boots. Rock shoes recommended.