Intro to Outdoor Climbing

This clinic is intended to provide students with the foundational skills of outdoor rock climbing. Modules include theory and practice sessions to allow safe, sufficient and varied practice.

Download Syllabus and Gear List

 Key skills reviewed during the course: 

• Use and care of climbing gear 

• Climbing knots 

• Climbing movement 

• Top Rope Belaying

• Safety Checks and protocols 

• Climbing etiquette 

Prerequisites:

· All our students must print or e-sign the EC liability waiver (Click here to download)

· All our students must read and acknowledge our cancellation policy (Click here to download)

· Must be able to hike with a backpack for ~2 miles and back over uneven terrain

· No previous climbing experience required 

(For questions about prerequisites please feel free to reach out to us at info@everybodyclimbs.org)

BIPOC Scholarship Fund

At Everybody Climbs we have made scholarships available with the support of members of our community and the industry.  We want to thank Arc'teryx Portland for supporting this initiative for our 2024 programming

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Please consider donating to our scholarship program so we can keep this going

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Climbing Gear 

We understand climbing gear is expensive. For that reason, we are providing Helmets, Harnesses and Shoe rentals free of charge for every event. If you find it challenging to acquire any of the gear required for this clinic, please reach out to info@everybodyclimbs.org so we can help you out. 

You will receive a couple e-mails before the day of the class with more details about the logistics. Have questions? E-mail us to info@everybodyclimbs.com 

Locations:

• Smith Rock State Park (Bend, OR)
• Horse Thief Butte (Columbia River Gorge) 
• Broughton Bluff (PDX)
• Index Town Walls (Seattle Area)