Classes

GRIPSTONE CLASSES

 *Gripstone classes are for personal use only and DO NOT qualify or certify
the participant to instruct, coach or guide others.

INTRO TO CLIMBING FOR KIDS  

• Ages 12 and up
• Class is intended to familiarize youth between 12 and 14 years of age with safe use of the Gripstone bouldering and auto belay equipment.
• Climbing orientation, auto belay and bouldering only certification
• Must pass class for certification
• Once certified, climbers can boulder and clip THEMSELVES ONLY into auto belay systems
• No use of top rope belay systems
• Cost: $29

TOP ROPE CERTIFICATION 

• Ages 14 and up
• Class is intended to familiarize youth between 12 and 14 years of age with safe use of the Gripstone bouldering, auto belay and top rope equipment.
• P.B.U.S technique using the Gri Gri is taught and certified upon passing this class with the intent of safe top rope climbing at the Gripstone Facility.
• Certification is required to use the top rope systems at Gripstone
• Cost: $12 with purchase of full price day pass or membership

BASIC LEAD AND LEAD BELAY CLASS

• Ages 14 and up
• Approx. 3 hours of instruction time
• Climber must be previously top-rope belay check certified
• Climber must be able to comfortably climb a Gripstone 5.9 or harder
• Class covers all of the basics of indoor lead climbing
• Emphasis on safety and gear management
• Must pass class for certification
• Minimum of 2 persons to hold class
• Cost: $109 per person for 2 to 4 people (single person class cost $130)

BASIC MOVEMENT AND TECHNIQUE CLASS

• All ages
• One hour of instruction time
• Introduction to climbing movement
• Foot placement
• Body positioning
• Use of handholds
• Rest positions
• Cost: $59

BASIC TRAINING FOR INDOOR CLIMBING

• All ages
• One hour of instruction time
• Techniques for physical training for indoor climbers
• Emphasizes methods of basic strength training, Endurance and flexibility
• Recommend at least one month of climbing experience
• Cost: $75

PRIVATE LESSONS – 1 HOUR

• Private classes with certified Gripstone Instructor
• Cost:  $75 per hour

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH TONY YANIRO – 1 HOUR

• Tailored private lessons to fit your technique or training needs
• Cost: $90.00 per hour for members and non-members

*Gripstone classes are for personal use only and DO NOT qualify or certify
the participant to instruct, coach or guide others.

INDOOR TO THE OUTDOORS

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PART I

Recommended prerequisite for the Outdoor adventure (Part II)

• Indoor setting for learning important rope work for safe outdoor climbing on basic sport climbs. Class will better prepare the climber for the Outdoor adventure (Part II)
• 1 ½ hours of instruction time
• Cost: $75 (Requires a minimum of 2 persons registered to hold class. Advanced deposit and reservation required)

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PART II

• Guided outdoor educational climbing adventure intended to introduce new outdoor climbers to the crags with expert supervision.
• Climbers will see and experience basic sport climbing, anchor set-up, safe outdoor ropework and the mechanics of sport leading.
• Class will be tailored to experience level
• Class will run approx 6 hours and will take place at the most appropriate climbing area of the season.
• Cost:  $195 per person (Requires a minimum of 2 persons registered to hold class.  Advanced deposit and reservation required)

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ADVANCED

• OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PART II recommended as a prerequisite
• Inquire at Gripstone for current details of curriculum (can be modified based on need and experience level)
• Advanced outdoor climbing skills covered including traditional rock climbing and natural protection leading.