Vedauwoo 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 in Laramie and outside in Vedauwoo over 2 1/2 days.  Lessons will also feature hands-on, activity-based learning about southeast Wyoming’s unique geology, ecology, and history.

Ages: 18+

Dates: July 24-26, 2020

Pricing:

• $300 (includes all technical climbing equipment)

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 Vedauwoo’s geology, ecology, archaeology, and history

Schedule and Locations

Friday evening: Half Acre Rock Gym, Laramie WY

Saturday – Sunday: Vedauwoo Climbing Area, Buford WY