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.

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!

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.

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!

Break through the plateau and say goodbye to your self-imposed limits! Many factors hold climbers back from achieving a breakthrough, make the jump and take this clinic to reach your 5.12 goal.

Join Yosemite Climbing Rangers as we go through safe rappelling and belay practices geared toward multi pitch climbing. Utilizing these skills on Yosemite's walls would greatly reduce the number of serious climbing accidents and fatalities in Yosemite National Park. This clinic will take approximately 1.5 - 2hrs, we will teach basic skills for multipitch rappelling such as extended  rappels using a "third hand", testing before transferring systems, and how to safely and efficiently perform multipitch rappels in a closed system.

Skills recommended but not required for this course:
-Knowledge of rappelling and belaying using an ATC or tube device
-Know how to tie figure eight knot, friction hitch, and overhand knot

Equipment Required:
-Harness
-Belay/Rappel Device
-At least 3 locking carabiners
-At least one 60cm or 120cm sling
-PAS or some sort of lanyard/sling to anchor yourself to the wall besides the rope.