Salt Lake Full-Day Introductory Rock Climbing Clinic
Join a guide from Utah Mountain Adventures on this introductory rock climbing clinic in Salt Lake, Utah and experience the rush of this exhilarating sport!
Group
Rockies
1 Day
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Occasional
Beginner
Description
Salt Lake county is a great place for rock climbing. This exciting sport is a fun way to spend time outdoors and explore beautiful natural environments. On this full day introductory rock climbing clinic, we will show you all the necessary techniques to get you started on this fun and exhilarating activity!
The focus of our course, for which you need no prior experience, will be on safety. In order to ensure safe climbing, we will learn how to use climbing equipment, how to make sturdy knots, and techniques such as belaying, rappelling and anchoring. We will also cover topics including how to move on the rocks, how the rating system works and recognition of potential safety hazards.
Our course will begin early in the morning at 8 am. We will start with a review of harness, knots and communication. Once we cover the basics, we will start with rock routes that present a moderate difficulty and go building up from there. As we incorporate more techniques such as edging and smearing, stemming, jamming hands and feet, crimping, and lie-backing, we will also try different pitches and increase the level of difficulty. Consequently, we will be building up on both technique and confidence.
We will also work on specific rope management and rope skills. These will range from something as seemingly simple as coiling a rope, to clipping and unclipping bolts, removing nuts and camming devices, and equalizing and cleaning top-rope anchors. Finally, we will wrap up at around 4pm with a whole new set of skills that will allow us to then take our climbing to the next level. A good option for this would be to try the more advanced multi-pitch climbing course which we also offer. Once you start rock climbing you will want more!
Are you ready to try a new experience in the beautiful Salt Lake region? Then book your place now and join me on this full day introductory rock climbing clinic!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
Price per person to join a group of 3 clients minimum.
The price does not include taxes.
If you do not own the necessary mountaineering equipment, we can offer that equipment for rent.
Details
Meeting point 8AM- Big Cottonwood Park and Ride Lot |
About the guide
Based in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake and Park City since 1993, Utah Mountain Adventures (UMA) is the premier full-spectrum, year-round guide service in Utah.
Programs include backcountry skiing, split-snowboarding, rock climbing, ice climbing, avalanche instruction, summer and winter mountaineering, trekking (hiking and snowshoeing) and canyoneering skills.
Led by Julie Faure and Tyson Bradley, UMA (formerly Exum Utah Mountain Adventures) operates under a permit issued by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
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