Clinic
Friction Climbing Weekend Clinic - Leavenworth
A full two days' friction technique instruction and practice in scenic Leavenworth. intended for new Intermediate students but open to anyone with alpine climbing experience wanting to improve their skills.
Contacts
- Sat, May 14, 2022 — Sun, May 15, 2022
- Seattle Climbing Committee
- Climbing
- Rock Climb
- Adults
- Crag Rock Climb
- Casual
- Elevation Gain: 700 ft
- 9 (8 capacity)
- Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM
- Fri, May 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Two day seminar on friction or "slab" climbing techniques. Designed for Intermediate or Crag students but suitable for Basic grads wanting to improve rock skills. First day will be top-roped and part of it in mountain boots. Second day will be all in rock shoes and will offer opportunities to lead on bolted slabs.
Friction is the technique used to climb slabs where there are no obvious hand or foot holds. Strength means nothing, hardware is superfluous; it’s all about foot placement, balance, and movement. You will learn to dance on rock. All climbing will be safely top-roped. Bring standard rock gear including harness, helmet, belay device, slings and carabiners, mountain boots, and rock shoes.
This will not be a "just get on the rock and go" class. There will be detailed instruction in technique, including movement exercises. By Sunday evening you will have a new set of rock skills.
Kristall's Restaurant in Leavenworth 8:45 am on Saturday.
Leavenworth
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Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 essentials. Harness, helmet, belay device, a few slings and 'biners, quick draws if you have them. Mountain boots and rock shoes. Clothing that can be abraded (maybe not your $400 Gore-Tex). Lunch and water; we'll be away from the cars all day both days.