
Clinic
Evening Friction Climbing Clinic for Basics - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
- 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.
- Mon, Jun 29, 2020
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Casual
- 3 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Seattle PC 5:30 pm Monday
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.
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.