Intro To Outdoor Sport Climbing

Intro To Outdoor Sport Climbing

$249

PER PERSON

4:1

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Independence in this skill, guaranteed.

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Get out of the gym and learn to lead climb outdoors!

Learn to sport climb outdoors! This is an entry level course that provides a pathway for indoor sport climbers or anyone interested in learning the foundational skills it takes to lead outdoor sport routes safely and competently.

This course will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of sport climbing and will focus on developing the essential skills and techniques required for safe and efficient lead climbing on bolted routes outdoors.

Who this course is for:
You lead in the gym and want to transition outdoors.
You have never led but are interested in trying it.
You’ve been top roping outdoors but want to access new terrain.
You’ve done some leading outside but want to solidify your skills with expert instruction.
Cleaning anchors for real.
Mock leading
Getting on the sharp end.
Learning to clip properly.
Coiling skills.
Leading with a TR backup
Itinerary
We’ll start the day with some discussion on the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing then jump into skills such as clipping, anchor building, anchor cleaning, and lead belaying. From there we will see a lead demo from our guide and then get on the rock ourselves “mock” leading while still protected by a top rope. This will bring up issues like rope management and challenges with lead belaying. Everyone will get a turn and we will learn from each others successes and mistakes.
– Sport Climbing Equipment
– Clipping Techniques
– Outdoor versus Indoor
– Route Selection
– Rope Management and Foot Positioning
– Lead Belaying
– Simple Anchor Building
– Anchor Cleaning & Lowering Off
– Rappelling
– Pitfalls and Safe Practices Outside
– Stick Clipping
-Ropes
-Quickdraws
-Assisted Braking Belay Devices
-Anchor Material
-Climbing Gear (if requested in advance): Harness, Helmet, Shoes
-Personal Climbing Gear: (We have extra if you need but must be requested at the time of signing up.)
-Harness
-Helmet
-Shoes
-Assisted Braking Device (Grigri, Megajul, etc)
-Quickdraws (If you have them bring them!)
-Anchor Material (If you have it, bring it!)
-Backpack For Gear
-Water (2 Liters Recommended)
-Food/Snacks
-Sunscreen
-Chapstick
-Hat
-Sunglasses
-Puffy Jacket / Warm Layers
-Athletic / Gym Clothing To Wear While Climbing
-Solid top rope belaying skills.
-Climbing for at least 6 months.
-It is recommended but not necessary that you are familiar with indoor lead climbing.

Possible Course Locations

The Grotto, Sonora

Owens River Gorge

Red Rock, Nevada

El Potrero Chico, Mexico

Indian Rock, Sanborn

The Emeralds

Big Chief

Moab, Utah

Auburn Quarry
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$249

PER PERSON

4:1

RATIO

Independence in this skill, guaranteed

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Kevin Heinrich

I grew up mostly in the North Eastern US but began traveling and climbing after high school and never looked back. I’ve been lucky to climb in over 10 countries and have done many first ascents on 3 continents. Now I mostly travel in my janky van in the Great American West with occasional trips abroad. I’m surprised to say I’ve been guiding for nearly a decade on rock, ice, mountains, and skis but now mostly focus on delivering highly personalized and precise rock climbing instruction.

It would be fun to list more accomplishments but I truly don’t think that’s what climbing is about. My goal is to be a damn good teacher of the skills people need to prepare for and take on some of the biggest challenges of their lives; not so they can brag about it on Instagram or in a website About page :), but so they learn about themselves, the people around them, and the world we live in.

I’m an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and have some expensive other bits of paper too. I pride myself in thinking hard about the skills I teach and how best to present them to you in a way that’s clear, concise, actionable, and appropriate for your skill level. Above all else I care. I care about you as a human being and hope we can get outside and learn from each other soon!

Professional Certifications
  • AMGA Certified Rock Guide
  • AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
  • AMGA SPI Provider
  • AMGA Ice Instructor Course
  • Leave No Trace Master Educator
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • American Avalanche Association Level 2
  • Professional Ski Instructors of America Level 1
  • Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Educator
Personal Climbing Resume
  • Rope Solo Ascent of The Freerider (3,000ft, 5.13a, VI), El Capitan
  • First Ascent Entre Cristales Y Cóndores (1,500ft, 5.12- C1, IV), Cochamó Chile
  • Rope Solo First Ascent of Oso Scary (400ft, 5.12+), Wind River Range Wyoming
  • First Ascent of Journey to the Center of the Earth (3,300ft, 5.10+ C2, VI), British Columbia
  • The Phoenix, 5.13a Trad, Yosemite Valley
  • Red Bull and Vodka, M11, Vail Colorado
  • Alpamayo (19,511ft), Cordillera Blanca Peru