Clinic
Evening Friction Climbing Clinic - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
An evening technique clinic. First priority is for members of our SIG, but only three of them can attend, so there will be room for three others as well.
Contacts
- Mon, Jun 29, 2020
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Casual
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- Sun, Jun 28, 2020 at 1:35 PM
- Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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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 friction slabs at the north end of the Seattle Program Center. Two hours 5:30 - 7:30. Limit of six students per session gives time for individual attention.
Seattle PC 5:30 pm Monday
Required Equipment
Helmet, harness, belay device. clothing that allows free movement, both mountain boots and rock shoes best for learning, but bring what you have.