Clinic
Evening Friction Climbing Clinic - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
An evening technique clinic. First priority is for members of our SIG, but others are welcome as well.
Contacts
- Mon, Jul 13, 2020
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Casual
- 2 (6 capacity)
- Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Jul 13, 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 outside at the North end of Seattle Program Center, 5:30 - 7:30. Limit of six students per session gives time for individual attention.
Seattle PC 5:30 pm Monday, July 13
Required Equipment
Helmet, clothing that allows free movement, mountain boots. Rock shoes optional but recommended.