CLASS DETAILS + INFORMATION

 

These classes are in order from beginner to advance.

LEARN TO BELAY

The goal of this class is to introduce new climbers into the sport and provide them with a comfortable setting in which to learn the basics of indoor climbing and Top Rope belaying. This class typically takes an hour.

Prerequisites

• At least 14 years old
• Current waiver on file
• Current Gym Orientation on file

What You Will Learn

• Proper use of equipment
• Belay device set-up
• Tie-in process
• Communication/checking of equipment
• Top Rope belay technique
• Gym rules, policies, and procedures

Class participants must wait at least 24 hours to complete Skills Test after completing class in order to certify.

Cost

Free for members or must purchase a day pass.

minimum of 2 participants to run class

CLASS SCHEDULE

– Mondays at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

CLIMBING 101

 

GVC’s Introduction to Climbing class is the first step in the Climber Education Program. The intention behind this free class is to set all of our climbers up, members or not, for climbing success! Climbing 101 starts with learning about basic climbing gear and finishes by teaching you the fundamentals to climbing movement on the wall. No experience is required! This class is 60 minutes long. All you need is comfortable clothing and a will to learn.

Prerequisites

• Current waiver on file
• Current Gym Orientation on file

What You Will Learn

• fundamentals for moving on the wall
• basic climbing

Cost

Free for members or must purchase a day pass.

minimum of 2 participants to run class

CLASS SCHEDULE

-Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

CLIMBING MOVEMENT

 

This class is focused on developing your skills while on boulders or routes. Topics will include, but not be limited to: route reading, grip choice, foot work, body position, and clipping. If you are looking to take your climbing to the next level through better technique, rather than spending time doing pull-ups, than this 1 hour class is for you! Climbing shoes and chalk are required.

Prerequisites

• Current waiver on file
• Current Gym Orientation on file

What You Will Learn

• improving body movement on the wall
• in depth climbing technique

Instructor: Jessa Taylor

Cost

Free for members or must purchase a day pass.

minimum of 2 participants to run class

CLASS SCHEDULE

– Thursdays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

closed on holidays

SPORT LEADING

The goal of this class is to introduce climbers to lead belaying and lead climbing. Providing them with a comfortable setting in which to learn the basics of indoor lead climbing and indoor lead belaying. With completion of this class you will have the ability to climb all terrain that GVC has to offer. This is a three hour course and participants will have the chance to stay after the class and practice their skills under the supervision of the instructor.

Prerequisites

• At least 16 years old
• Current waiver on file
• Current Gym Orientation on file
• Current GVC Top Rope Certification on file
• Can comfortably climb any GYM 5.10a on top rope

What You Will Learn

• Proper use of equipment
• Communication/checking of equipment
• Lead Belay technique
• Lead Climbing technique

Class participants must wait at least 24 hours to complete Skills Test after completing class in order to certify.

Cost 

 minimum of 2 participants to run class

• $40 / Member
• $50 Non-Member
• $75 Pair

CLASS SCHEDULE

– Thursday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

ADVANCED LEAD BELAY AND FALL PRACTICE

Learn the low down on how to smoothly and comfortably belay your climbing partners on lead. During this class we will discuss and practice a multitude of professional belay techniques. Including: the art of the soft catch. We will also go over soft catch v. hard catch, understanding dynamic lead belaying, understanding the change in physics when there is a weight discrepancy, executing belayer’s duties, discussing the route with your climber and assisting your climber’s return to wall after a fall.

Prerequisites

• At least 16 years old
• Current waiver on file
• Current Gym Orientation on file
• Current GVC Lead Certification on file
• Can comfortably climb any 5.10a on top rope

What You Will Learn

• Art of the soft catch
• Soft catch v. hard catch
• Understanding dynamic lead belaying
• Understanding the change in physics when there is a weight discrepancy
• Executing belayer’s duties
• Discussing the route with your climber
• Assisting your climber’s return to wall after a fall

Cost
-FREE for members
-$25 for Non-Members

Class Schedule
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When: Please let front desk staffing know if you would like to book this and we will book you an instructor. 970-644-5821