GRIPSTONE CLASSES

Can be scheduled weekdays (Please schedule at least 1 week or more in advance)

*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 -13
• 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: $39

TOP-ROPE CERTIFICATION

• Ages 14 and up
• Top-rope climbing using the P.B.U.S technique with the Gri Gri belay device
• Climbers are certified upon passing this class with the intent of safe top-rope climbing at the Gripstone Facility
• This certification is required to use the top rope systems at Gripstone
• Cost: $15 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 certified
• Climber must be able to comfortably climb a Gripstone 5.9 or harder
• Class covers the basics of indoor lead climbing
• Emphasis on safety and gear management
• Must pass class for Gripstone certification
• Cost: $119 per person for 2 to 4 people (single person class cost $140)

BASIC MOVEMENT AND TECHNIQUE CLASS

• All ages
• 1 hour of instruction time
• Introduction to climbing movement
• Cost: $75

PRIVATE LESSONS

• Private classes with certified Gripstone Instructor  -Training techniques, strength, endurance, climbing movement and more
• Cost: $85 per hour

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH TONY YANIRO

• Private lessons tailored to fit your needs
• Cost: $100.00 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.

INDOORS 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: $115 (Requires a minimum of 2 persons registered to hold class. Advanced 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: $305 for one person. Each person thereafter: add $150 per person

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE III

– Outdoor Adventure part II recommended as a prerequisite

• Inquire at Gripstone for current details of curriculum (can be modified based on need, interest and experience level)
• Advanced outdoor climbing skills covered including traditional rock climbing and natural protection leading.