Clinic
Evening Friction Climbing Clinic - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Friction climbing technique seminar at Seattle PC, primarily for students in basic and scramble courses, all branches. 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contacts
- Thu, Jun 6, 2019
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Rock Climb
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
7:00 pm, Seattle Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Evening seminar held at the friction structure and basement slabs, Seattle Program Center.
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.
Required Equipment
Helmet, clothing that allows free movement, mountain boots, rock shoes if you have them.