Climbing Instruction

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Climbing Class Descriptions


Intro to Bouldering

@ Triangle Rock Club – Durham

Our Intro to Bouldering class provides a broader overview of basic climbing concepts and an introduction to bouldering. Participants learn about climbing grades, shoe technology, basic movement techniques, and bouldering/spotting safety. Intro to Bouldering is designed to provide participants new to indoor climbing a fuller picture of the styles and disciplines of climbing.

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Intro to Rope Climbing

@ Triangle Rock Club – Durham

The one-hour course is the perfect place to teach you the basics of climbing and helps you ‘learn the ropes’ with a comprehensive introduction to belaying technique that can be used to climb at Triangle Rock Club. Our lesson includes a tutorial on proper top rope belay technique and how to properly use climbing equipment. This class will give you all the tools you’ll need to take the Top Rope Belay Check! All equipment is provided, and participants receive a one-week pass with free rental gear.

Reservations are required and these classes fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up soon. Payment in full is required at the time of registration.

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Women’s Bouldering Series

@ Triangle Rock Club – Durham

Are you looking to learn how to advance your bouldering technique and grade in a friendly all-female environment? Then consider the Women’s Bouldering Series – Foundations! This clinic will cover the foundations of bouldering for the new to intermediate boulderer. Our instructor will lead you through movement and technique focused drills and exercises to improve your confidence and proficiency on the wall. This series will lay a foundation to help you increase your climbing grade and feel more confident while trying new bouldering problems.

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Hangboard Clinic

@ Triangle Rock Club – Durham

During this clinic, we will focus on the proper use of a hangboard. We’ll cover safety, how to create a workout, and the benefits of adding hangboard time to your training regimen.

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Intermediate Bouldering Skills

@ Triangle Rock Club – Durham

Our Intermediate Bouldering Skills class covers climbing technique for the new to intermediate boulderer. Our instructor will lead students through Movement- and Technique-focused drills and exercises to improve your confidence and proficiency on the wall with a focus on:

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Advanced Bouldering Techniques

@ Triangle Rock Club – Durham

Advanced Bouldering Techniques is designed for people who have taken our Intro to Bouldering and Intermediate Bouldering Skills classes and/or have been bouldering for more than a year. The class will cover how to get more out of your bouldering sessions and tips to increase your maximum grade limit. There will also be instruction on how to use advanced tools like the Campus Board and structure bouldering-specific workouts.

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Intro to Lead Climbing

@ Triangle Rock Club – Durham

Get an introduction to sport lead climbing with Triangle Rock Club’s Intro to Lead Climbing class. This two-part class should come after you have successfully completed our Intro to Rope Climbing and we recommend that participants are comfortable climbing a 5.9 on top rope. 

The first two-hour session covers the intricacies of lead climbing, including clipping quick-draws correctly. Session two concentrates on safe belaying, efficient energy conservation and how to take a lead fall. A strong emphasis will be placed on efficiency and risk management. After taking this course most participants should successfully pass our Lead Climbing Check.

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