Touchstone Climbing
Touchstone Climbing
Climbing Clinics
Basic TechniqueBasic Technique

This clinic is for people new to climbing who want to get off to the right start. The class will focus on developing movement and techniques that are fundamental to efficient climbing. The instructor will cover balance, route reading, footwork, and more.

Lead Climbing ClinicLead Climbing Clinic

This clinic is for individuals interested in entering the exciting world of lead climbing. During this two-session clinic, you'll learn fundamental lead climbing skills and put them into action!

AnchorsAnchors

Building anchors is a fundamental skill for any outdoor roped climbing. This clinic is designed to prepare you for building bolted top rope anchors for single-pitch routes. Learn how to evaluate hangars and bolts, set up and equalize anchors, and clean anchors.

Make the Jump to V5Make the Jump to V5

Do you seem to be constantly stuck at V4s? Can't figure out what it is that's keeping you from breaking through to that V5 ceiling? With this clinic, V5 is just around the corner!

Big Wall w/Mark HudonBig Wall w/Mark Hudon
Big wall climbing is all about systems - anchors, hauling, changing leads, setting up a portaledge, anchor architecture, planning, packing a haul bag and lowering out a haul bag are all critical systems to have figured out before you head up. We will discuss moving up in our aiders as well as cleaning straight up and diagonal pitches.
Bouldering Outside

Learn the basics of real pebble-wrestling with our Bouldering Outside Clinic. In this class you will learn how to read real rock, create a safe landing zone, make correct pad placement and give a good spot. You will also learn important outdoor ethics that keep climbing areas clean and accessible to the public. This is a great introduction for people who would like to understand what they need to prepare for a fun and stress-free outdoor climbing adventure. Even if you've climbed outside before, but want an intro to local rocks, this will be a worthwhile clinic for you. This clinic takes place at our local bouldering area in the Berkeley HIlls, Indian Rock Park.

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