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INTRODUCTION TO INDOOR CLIMBING

This class is for the first time climber or the climber who has been out of the game for a while. This class covers climbing techniques, belaying techniques, and the proper use of all necessary equipment used during Indoor Top Rope Climbing.

  • Who:
Anyone, just ask at the front desk
  • When:
As soon as you arrive
  • Where:
At Hoosier Heights, of course.
  • Cost:
$20
  • What You Will Learn?
  • Basic knot tying
  • Top-rope belay skills
  • Standard climbing communications
  • How to safely manage all top-rope equipment used at Hoosier Heights
  • Prerequisites:
  • Must be at least fifteen years of age and weigh over 70 lbs. to BELAY other climbers.

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CLIMBING

Thinking of taking your climbing to the next level? Want the rewards that only lead climbing can offer? If so, get ready to tie into the sharp-end and sign up for Hoosier Heights "INTRODUCTION TO INDOOR LEAD CLIMBING".

This course will give you all the skills you need to begin lead climbing on the Hoosier Heights indoor lead climbing terrain and prepare you for taking your new found climbing skills outside onto real rock.

  • Who:
2 Minimum
  • When:
Classes start Thursdays (Pre-registration required)
  • Where:
At Hoosier Heights, of course.
  • Cost:
$60
  • What You Will Learn:
  • Rope Care and Management
  • Advanced Knots
  • Lead Belay Technique
  • Protecting the Leader
  • Proven Clipping Techniques
  • Overhang Climbing Techniques
  • Lead climbing Do's and Never Do's
  • Cleaning sport anchors for those ready to take the next step and get oudivoors
  • Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of the Hoosier Heights Top-Rope Skills Test.
  • United International Alpinists Association (UIAA) approved equipment including: Dynamic Climbing Rope, Climber's Harness, Belay Device

To register please call us or e-mail programs@hoosierheights.com

NEW CLIMBING WORKSHOPS

Hoosier Heights is proud to announce a new series of monthly climbing workshops!

These workshops are designed to provide expert guidance required to expand and improve your climbing skill set. Whether you are looking to improve your general climbing technique or learn traditional climbing skills, we are certain there is a workshop for you.

  • When:
7PM the First and Third Monday of every Month (Pre-registration required). See the Climbing Workshop Calendar below for more details.
  • Where:
At Hoosier Heights, of course.
  • Cost:
$45 per workshop for members ($55 non-members)
  • How:
To register please call us or e-mail programs@hoosierheights.com

  • What You Will Learn:

Each workshop session will focus on a key core competency including:

  • Core Climbing Techniques
  • Training Techniques
  • Sport Lead Climbing Techniques
  • Traditional Climbing Techniques
  • Traditional Climbing Anchor Construction

Our workshops provide a positive learning environment with a high degree of participant-instructor interaction. Workshops are held on select Monday evenings and will last approximately three hours allowing one-on-one instruction and all questions to be answered.


Climbing Workshop Calendar

This calendar provides schedules and topics for upcoming climbing workshops. For more informations, please call us or e-mail programs@hoosierheights.com


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