Saturday Morning Half-Day Clinics
Note: Participation in clinics is not valid unless purchased with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase General Admission, too. Thank you!
Note: Participation in clinics is not valid unless purchased with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase General Admission, too. Thank you!
Note: Participation in clinics is not valid unless purchased with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase General Admission, too. Thank you!
Saturday Morning Clinics
(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
**Clinics are an additional fee on top of General Admission. Please be sure to register as spots are first come first serve.
Warriors Way - Falling Clinic
Host: Jon Richard - Vertical Voyages
Meet: Vendor Village
This training addresses falling directly to help improve commitment. Students will do progressive falling practice, followed by movement, breathing, resting, and body/mind awareness exercises. Finally, students apply everything to a goal route. Students leave understanding how to take appropriate risks and how to commit to those risks.
Movement in Climbing
Host: Elisha Gallegos
Meet: Vendor Village - Juniper booth
The technique of movement on the wall is just as important as having strength. Learn to use your body and flexibility to get through different sequences.
Trad Falls
Host: Judith Brown
Meet: Vendor Village
Learn to TRUST your gear! I'll explain the nuances of trad lead falls compared to sport. Then we'll take turns falling (and catching falls) on gear... with a top rope backup.
Helping climbers learn to confidently trust their skills on the rock.
Bouldering 101
Host: Daniel Carnahan - Little Rock Climbing Center
Meet: Vendor Village
Learn the basics of bouldering, what the grades mean, what equipment you’ll need, basic. movement, and more!
Bouldering 102 - Overcoming Plateaus
Host: Jeremiah Cascariuo
Meet: Vendor Village
Hit a plateau? Don’t know what to do next in your training plan? Get some guidance on how to get stronger and reach that next level. Learning how to get into the right mindset for that project.
Intro to Outdoor Bouldering
Host: Jason Groves - Ozark Climbing Gym
Meet: Vendor Village
Want to boulder outdoors but don't know where to start? This workshop covers the basics from the very beginning: from learning how to carry multiple pads and creating safer landings to some tips and tricks to help find and send your first outdoor problems! We'll start at the Pavilion and head to the world famous Idaho Boulders as a group to do some real learning on the rock.
Single Pitch Rescue
Host: Randy Judycki - Austin Ascents
Meet: Vendor Village - AR Ozarks Waterkeepers booth
Prerequisites: This class is designed for climbers who have been climbing for at least 6 months and can comfortably lead 5.8 outdoors.
During this clinic you will learn how to ascend a rope to help an injured climbing or a climber who is unable to be lowered to the ground. Also, we will learn how to takeover a belay.
Rappelling
Host: Scott Devlin
Meet: Vendor Village - Ozark Outdoor Supply booth
Learn the proper way to Rappel safely in many different environments.
Intro to Trad Climbing
Host: Chase Webb
Meet: Vendor Village
Curious about trad climbing and want to know more? Get hands on with a variety of traditional, clean climbing gear (cams, nuts, and more!). We’ll discuss the physics of good gear placements and practice placing and evaluating gear on the ground.
Women in Climbing
Host: Olivia M & Allison - HCR Guides
Meet: Vendor Village
Climb with a group of women and learn a few tips and tricks to better your technique.
Wilderness First Aid
Host: Dave Thompson - Arkansas Climbers Coalition
Meet: Vendor Village - Natural State Beverage booth
It’s so important to learn how to take care of yourself and your partner while in the backcountry. Learn creative ways to safely treat minor injuries and get an injured climber to safety. David has over 10 years experience as an EMT and a climber, combining both experiences into a unique class.
Sport Climbing 101
Host: Diego Baca & Graedon Martinez
Meet: Vendor Village
Take your climbing to the next level and learn to confidently tie in on the sharp end. This beginner-friendly clinic is perfect for climbers starting their vertical journey. In this hands-on session, you'll learn the fundamental skills needed to safely enjoy sport climbing including belay techniques, using a stick clip to protect the start of your climb, and what to do when you reach the anchor.
Gear List: Helmet, Harness, Shoes, Belay device/locking carabiner. Please bring along any other related gear you would like to use quickdraws, ropes, stick clips, etc.
Adaptive Climbing Clinic
Host: Nat Vorel
Meet: Vendor Village
Adaptive climbing makes rock climbing accessible through specialized techniques and equipment. Anyone interested in adaptive climbing to improve rapport and approachability with people of different backgrounds while providing an intriguing challenge.
[NEW] “So you want to go to _______”
Host: Jeremy Collins
Meet: Vendor Village
Bring your burning questions for your dream destination and learn logistics and valuable time saving approaches before you go. Whether it's your first trip to Red Rocks, Yosemite, Potrero Chico or more far-flung international destinations, Jeremy has been practically everywhere and can help you prepare. Maybe you'll even get inspired to go somewhere that wasn't on your radar
To bring: Your personal climbing gear
