Classes and Programs

Rock Climbing Classes and Programs

If you are interested in climbing or want to learn skills, browse the various classes offered by both the indoor climbing gyms and climbing organizations. Vertical World and Stone Gardens each offer their own selection of classes and programs. The Mountaineers club and Boealps, both local alpine clubs, also offer rock climbing classes.

Vertical World

Classes

Go to the specific gym's web page to find schedules and pricing for the following classes:

Intro to Indoor Climbing

Movement and Technique Training

Learn to fit the harness, tie the figure 8 knot, and proper belay techniques
2 hour class
Includes 2 week gym membership

Skills and training techniques to advance climbing level

Lead Climbing

Preparing for Outdoor Climbing

Fundamentals of lead climbing including clipping techniques, how to fall properly, and lead belay skills with an emphasis on how to provide a soft catch

Basics for sport anchors, how to setup a top rope, how to clean a route, and how to rappel

Programs

Youth Programs
- Rockin' Tots (Ages 3 - 5)
- Little Rockers (Ages 6 - 9)
- Junior Program (Ages 10 - 16)
- VW Climbing Team (Ages 8 - 17)
Adult Programs
- X-Team (Seattle only)
- Women's Climbing Program
- Experience Climbing Package (Bremerton only)
- Belay Session: 1 hour session, rental gear included, 1 - 4 climbers
- Open climb (Bremerton only)
Outdoor Programs
- VW Outdoor Club
- Private Guiding and Instruction

Stone Gardens

Classes

Private classes include:

Intro to Aid Climbing
Crack Climbing
Intermediate Technique
Advanced Bouldering
Multi-Pitch Technique
Private Instruction

Climbing 101

Beginning Technique

Skills to climb safely in the gym using top ropes - covers equipment, tying in, climbing commands, belaying, and safety
One 2.5 hour class
$50.00/student - includes 2 week membership and 15% gear discount
Offered:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7:00 - 9:30 PM
- Saturday, Sunday from 3:00 - 5:30 PM

Focuses on basic footwork and proper hip shifting while exploring creative and efficient movement
Four 1.5 hour classes
$125.00 - includes 1 month gym membership
$105.00 for members
Check website for schedule

Bouldering Technique

Dry Tool Climbing

Focuses on techniques for spotting, hand usage, advanced footwork, breathing, body movements, and more
Four 1.5 hour classes
Intended for beginner to intermediate levels of bouldering
$125.00 - includes 1 month gym membership
$105.00 for members
Check website for schedule

Climbing with ice climbing tools and rock shoes
One 1.5 hour class
$20 for non-members, $15 for members
Check website for schedule

Gym Lead Climbing

Rappelling and Sport Anchors

Learn to lead climb and belay in the gym
One 2.5 hour class
$80.00 - includes 2 week gym membership
$65.00 for members
Call to schedule

Learn to set up and clean sport anchors and rappelling
One 2.5 hour class
$80.00 - includes 2 week gym membership
$65.00 for members
Call to schedule

Youth Programs

Pro-Belay
Jr. Climbing Program
Advanced Jr. Climbing Program
Junior Climbing Team
Summer Camp

Mountaineers Club

There are mountaineers clubs in several areas and each offers classes:

Here are the Seattle specific rock climbing classes offered through the Mountaineers club:

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Sport Climbing

Learn the basics of top-rope outdoor climbing including basic climbing knots, belaying skills, climbing technique, and rappelling
$150
Four classes
No prior experience required

Covers aspects of single-pitch routes at outdoor sport climbing areas
No cost, only $10 entry to Stone Gardens
Seven classes
Prerequisite: Ability to lead 5.9 or above on outdoor sports route

Crag

Aid and Big Wall

Gain the skills, knowledge, and techniques to lead traditional routes on outdoor crags
$350 for Mountaineers members
$400 for non-members
Equipment costs range from $200 - $800
Seven classes
Some experience required, refer to website for prerequisites

$300/person
Check website for details on meetings and prerequisites

Boealps

Boealps offers a Basic Rock Class

Learn principles of technical rock and basic alpine climbing
Four classes throughout summer
$110 for Boealps members, $140 for non-members

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