Technical Training Center Clinics

Learn to Belay

Are you new to climbing, or has it been a minute? This drop-in course is a great refresher! Participants will receive 60 minutes of instruction, which includes an introduction to our facility, bouldering orientation, top rope lesson, including harness fit, figure-eight follow-through knots, and top-rope belay instruction. This course, or completion of a skills test showing proficiency in the above skills, is required prior to climbing on the top rope.

Dates: Drop-In

Learn to Belay classes are offered at the top of every hour during roped climbing hours (M, W, F 5:oo p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Pricing: Free for Students || Included with Community Pass

Learn to Lead

Are you ready to take the next step in your climbing experience? Our Learn to Lead clinic is just for you! Participants will meet two days for two hours each time (Tuesday & Thursday) with an instructor. You'll learn the fundamentals of technical lead skills including gear inspections, clipping, and belaying. For inquiries reach out to amyknight1@weber.edu.

Dates: TBD
Pricing: WSU $30 || Non-WSU $50

Climbing Wall Instructor - Certification Course

The CWI Certification Course reviews information pertinent for indoor climbing wall instructors including facility and industry practices, orientations, facility and equipment inspections, care and use, professionalism, risk management, and elements key to teaching and learning. This course requires some at-home work along with an in-person assessment at Weber State University's climbing wall.

More information and resources can be found here.

Dates: January 21, 2023

Pricing (Top-Rope Endorsement Only): WSU Student $75 || WSU Faculty/Staff: $85 || Public $95

Pricing (Top-Rope & Lead Endorsement): WSU Student $90 || WSU Faculty/Staff: $100 || Public $110

Learn to Rappel

Dates: December 3, 2022 || March 18, 2023
Pricing: WSU $10.50 || Public $15

Time: 2-4pm

Gym to Crag 101

Ready to get back outside? We will cover basic sport anchor systems, anchor cleaning and crag etiquette while the rocks are being warmed up in the summer sun.

Dates: July 16, 2022 8am-1pm
Pricing: WSU Student $20 || WSU Faculty/Staff: 28 || Public $40

Rappel Level 2

Hone your skills! Come practice with a variety of equipment and techniques to add to your toolbelt. Participants must have some rappelling experience. Prerequisites: must have either completed a learn to Rappel clinic with us OR have some basic rappelling experience. If you are brand new - check out our Learn to Rappel clinics!

Dates: April 8, 2023
Pricing: WSU $10.50 || Non-WSU $15
Time: 2-5 pm

Adaptive Climbing

Run in conjuntion with Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports. Come give rock climbing a try! Have you always wanted to try rock climbing but weren't sure where to start? Or maybe you've climbed before but you want more experience and more climbing partners. Our staff can assist all levels of ability and we guarantee a good time! This clinic will be focused on the usage of equipment and practices of adaptations for limited mobility. We will be using a variety of specialized gear and assistive practices including seat and chest harnesses, mechanical advantage pulley system assistance, assistive grip devices, and more. Equipment will be provided but feel free to bring your own! All are welcome.

Dates: January 17 || February 14 || March 14
Pricing: $10
Time: 2-4pm

Rope Access Basics

What is Rope Access? What equipment is used? What careers integrate these skills? This clinic brings an overview of Rope Access-specific equipment, basic setup, and baseline ascending and descending. For inquiries, reach out to hayleyprine@weber.edu .

Dates: TBD
Pricing: TBD
Time: TBD

Rock Climbing Instructor Skills

For this clinic, we will be practicing base-managed skills of belay take-overs and pick-offs, as well as some top-managed 3:1 systems.

Registrants should have a climbing background, but do not need to be familiar with the mentioned skills!

Dates: TBD
Pricing: FREE

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