Festival Workshops
Workshops are included in the General Admission Ticket price, adding this product just reserves your spot so that we know how many are attending.
Workshops are included in the General Admission Ticket price, adding this product just reserves your spot so that we know how many are attending.
Workshops are included in the General Admission Ticket price, adding this product just reserves your spot so that we know how many are attending.
Ticks - Facts and Hacks
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Host: Olivia Vitaterna - Arkansas Rock Climbing Guides
Meet: Movie Room (Under Lodge)
Ticks. Love them, hate them, we have a whole lot of them here in Arkansas! Learn how to identify different types of ticks, how to best protect yourself from them, and know what to do if you do get bit by a tick.
Bats and Other Wildlife at the Crag
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host: Giorgia Auteri -- Bat Conservation International
As climbers we have the privilege of encountering all kinds of interesting creatures at the crag, one of the most enigmatic of which are bats. In this workshop, you will learn more about how we can coexist with cliff-dwelling animals, how to manage these interactions safely, and even how you as a climber can contribute to scientific knowledge of these creatures.
Little Ones at the Crag
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hosts: Ty and Krista Cloud
Meet: Presentation Field
Just because you have kids doesn’t mean climbing is over! Enjoy the morning with other family climbing while learning tips and trick from experienced climbers and parents to make the most of your day the crag with your family!
Training for Climbing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Host: JD Borgeson
Meet: Movie Room (Under Lodge)
Learn helpful tips on getting the most out your training to climb harder and better!
Become A Stick Clip Master
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Host: David Thompson
Meet: Presentation Field
Stick clipping that first bolt to prevent a ground fall is a great practice! But did you know there are different ways to stick clip and even remove gear? You also don’t even need a stick to clip if you know how to rodeo.
ASL for Climbers
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Host: Ciara Logan
Meet: Movie Room (Under Lodge)
Learn some American Sign Language (ASL) that could be used while climbing and what the most common signs are. There will be a Q&A as well as a 1v1 to make sure the signs are correct.
Intro to Acro Yoga
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Host: Sveta & Chris
Meet: Presentation Field
Sveta and Chris are international movement teachers with expertise ranging in such disciplines as: -Brazilian Jiu Jitsu -AcroYoga -Handstands -Calisthenics and bar fitness -Pole -Aerial Yoga -Slackline Yoga -Ashtanga/Hatha/Bikram/Vinyasa
Certifications and experience were gained in multiple countries including Dutch acrobatics training in Europe, AcroYoga certs in LA and China, Multilingual yoga certificate (Chinese, English, Russian) in China and Russia.
Throughout their teaching career they have led retreats and taught in over 20 countries. The love of movement starts at an early age and we must strive to break the norm and never lose our childlike eagerness to play.
