Rock Climbing Courses & Classes - Salt Lake City area, Utah

Outdoor Rock Climbing Clinic:

This rock course is for total newbies and/or gym climbers making the transition to the outdoors, this class will give you a solid foundation to build on.

Description:

Instructors will teach you the basics of rock climbing, from how the gear works to how to move on rock. Whether you're a first timer or you're looking to move from the gym to outdoors, this class has you covered. You'll learn how to fit a harness and helmet, how to tie in, safely belay in a top rope system, what a top rope system is, clear and safe communication between climber and belayer, how to rappel, the basics of climbing protection, fundamental movement on rock, and crag etiquette. This is the class to get you started!

  • Rock climbing gear 101: how to use a helmet, harness & shoes
  • Learn to tie in with a figure 8 knot
  • Understand what a top rope system is
  • Master how to belay and lower a climber on top rope
  • Gain fundamental efficient movement on real rock
  • Practice clear and safe communication between climber and belayer
  • Establish crag etiquette

Doesn't fit your schedule?

Any of our pre-scheduled courses can be run as custom outings. If you're interested in a course but the dates don't fit your schedule please check out our custom guiding options.

How to Register:

Climbing at Reservoir Ridge

Climbing at Reservoir Ridge

Photography by Tyson Bradley

Climbing at Reservoir Ridge

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Course Details

2023 Dates

May 13, 2023 Saturday
June 3, 2023 Saturday
June 24, 2023 Saturday
July 16, 2023 Sunday
August 25, 2023 Friday
Sept 16, 2023 Saturday
Oct 7, 2023 Saturday

Duration

Full Day

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Fee

$239 per person plus tax.

UMA reserves the right to cancel or shorten the clinic if fewer than 3 participants register.

Level

Introductory. No experience necessary.

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Utah Mountain Adventures

P.O. Box 521809

Salt Lake City, Utah 84152-1809

Phone: (801) 550 3986

Fax: (801) 486 8505

Email: uma@utahmountainadventures.com

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