Clinic
Evening Friction Climbing Clinic - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Seattle Basic Climbing Friction Seminar. Fundamentals for friction (a/k/a) slab climbing. Open to all but intended primarily for basic and scramble students. This is the first of two classes given this evening, 6:00 - 7:30
Contacts
- Thu, May 24, 2018
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Easy
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sat, May 19, 2018 at 8:38 PM
- Wed, May 23, 2018 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 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.
Seattle Program Center, outdoor friction tower next to north wall. 6:00 pm
Required Equipment
Helmet, clothing that allows free movement, mountain boots. Rock shoes optional but recommended