Evening Friction Clinic

Learn how to move on rock. Friction climbing clinic at the Seattle PC. Intended for this year's Basic and Scramble students but open to all Mountaineers.
  • Mon, May 19, 2025 from 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Seattle
  • iCal

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, is 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.

Location
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Basement: Friction Slabs, North Plaza: Friction Slabs

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