Casper Gym-To-Crag Clinic

Description

Overview: This community climbing clinic is open to adult climbers of all backgrounds and ability levels.  Participants will learn the fundamentals of climbing safety, risk management, movement and technique as they climb indoors at the 5150’ Rock Gym and outside in Fremont Canyon over 2 1/2 days.  Lessons will also feature hands-on, activity-based learning about Central Wyoming’s unique geology, ecology, and history.

Ages: 18+

Dates:

• Session 1: June 12-14, 2020
• Session 2: July 17-19, 2020

Pricing:

• $300 (includes month-long membership at 5150′ Rock Gym)
  
• $250 for 5150’ Rock Gym members
• All technical climbing equipment included

Lessons

• Foundations of climbing safety (knots, belay, and anchor systems)
• Principles of bottom and top-managed toprope systems
• Introduction to lead belaying and climbing
• Specialized sport and crack climbing movement and techniques
• Leave No Trace and “Beyond Leave No Trace” best practices
• Lessons on Fremont Canyon’s geology, ecology, archaeology, and history

Schedule and Locations

Friday evening: 5150′ Rock Gym, Casper WY

Saturday – Sunday: Fremont Canyon, Alcova WY