A technique used in climbing to exert friction on a climbing rope so that a falling climber does not fall very far.
Top- Rope Climbing and Belaying:
An essential and very important aspect of climbing on ropes. This is what every beginner in climbing should know!
Learn During Vertical Heaven's 2 Hour Class:
Proper Use and Functions of Climbing Equipment: Harness, Carabiners, Manual Belay Devices (ATC) vs. Automatic Locking Belay Devices (Gri-Gri)
Proper "Top-Rope Belay" Techniques
Knots
Rope Management
Climbing Commands
Falling and Lowering
Ratings and the Yosemite Decimal System
Practice and More Practice As You Scale Up the Walls!
Prepare yourself for an exhilarating adventure as you take on the incredible world of climbing.
LEAD CLIMBING AND LEAD BELAYING CLASSES
Once you are comfortable with your skills climbing and belaying on Top-Rope, it's time to move to the next level:
LEAD CLIMBING AND LEAD BELAYING
Our 2 Hour Lead Climbing Class is designed for those that are ready to push themselves with the climbing rope below them instead of above them! This is an advanced climbing skill and we do have basic prerequisites before enrollment:
Age 13 years old or older
Passed a Top-Rope Belay Assessment prior to enrollment
Enrollment with current climbing partner, or just the Lead Climbing Portion will be taught for class time. A second class will have to be taken for the Lead Belay instruction.
We recommend bringing your own climbing equipment such as harness, belay device and dynamic rope- this will only help you to improve your skills on the gear that you will be using in the gym or at the crag!
Climbers will learn the important safety skills of:
Lead Climbing
Climbing Commands
Rope and Equipment Management
Efficient and Safe Clipping
Stances and Resting
Falling on Lead
Ratings
Onsight, Flash and Red-point Ascents
Various Training Techniques to Improve Lead Climbing Skills
Lead Belaying
Climbing Commands
How to Manage the Climbing Rope Dynamically
How to use a manual belay device (ATC) vs. a self-locking belay device (GRI-GRI)
Catching Falls Correctly and Safely
Ground Anchoring Systems in Our Climbing Gym
TECHNIQUE 101 & 102
Technique 101
Climbers will learn the fundamentals of efficient climbing technique including:
Footwork
Posturing
Movement From The Core
Straight-Arm Climbing
Reading Sequences
Training To Be A Better Climber
Technique 102 Climbers will learn advanced climbing technique including:
Progression From Posturing To Movement
Dynamic Technique
Reading Sequences
Power vs Endurance
Resting While Climbing
BOULDERING CLINIC
Are big power moves and huge dynos your thing? Not into all of the gear and pain of a rope? Then Bouldering is for you.
Climbers will learn the basics of bouldering including:
V-Scale Rating System
Spotting
Reading Sequences
On-sighting vs Flashing
Working a Problem
Training for Power vs Endurance
PRIVATE COACHING
Want some one-on-one private training? Get your own personal instructor! Available for private or semi-private lessons, you can select from several of our highly qualified instructors. We will be happy to tailor a climbing program to meet your needs. $75.00/hr (Additional climber $30.00/hr) Reservations required.
ANCHOR CLINICS
Learn the basic tools and techniques used to build safe and solid climbing anchors. This clinic will start with a look through the climber’s toolbox, comparing and contrasting available equipment and techniques. The program will also include a thorough examination of simple anchors, with special attention paid to bolts and other fixed gear. Each of these topics will build into a discussion and demonstration of complex, multi-point climbing anchors. No previous anchor-building experience is required. Printed instructional materials will be provided.
