INDOOR CLASSES & PROGRAMS
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Bouldering Introduction
This class is ideal for those who are new to the sport of bouldering. We will look in depth at how to climb without ropes, how to fall safely, proper spotting techniques, understanding difficulty ratings, choosing routes based on your ability, how to safely top out on our 18 ft high boulders, and how to downclimb safely. Also covered are some of the basic tenets of climbing technique and movement: keeping the weight on your feet, keeping your arms straight, and how to follow taped climbing problems.
Cost: $30 / student
Class Schedule: Call to book class
Roped Climbing Skills Intro
If you are new to roped climbing or simply would like a professional refresher on belaying, this is the class for you. We will cover basic knots, tying in to the rope, belaying, how to catch a falling climber, and climbing commands necessary for top-roped climbing. This class includes all the information necessary to pass The Spot’s belay test. Equipment rental included.
Cost: $55 / student
Class Schedule: Call to book class
Movement & Technique ( levels I & II )
This two hour class is offered over two days and focuses on the students’ individual strengths and weaknesses. This class offers the tools and coaching needed to improve your overall climbing performance. We will look at improving your endurance, stamina, power, and most importantly, body position/technique to maximize climbing performance. Great for those who have reached a plateau in performance and want to take their climbing to the next level.
Level I is for novices and first year climbers. We will cover keeping your weight on your feet, precision footwork, keeping your arms straight and utilizing body position.
Level II is for intermediate to advanced climbers who are looking to climb on steeper terrain with more advanced tools such as drop knees, knee bars, toe & heel hooks, flagging, and dynamic moves.
Cost: $55 / student
Class Schedule: Call to book class
*One 2 hour class is also an option if scheduling two days is inconvenient.
Lead Climbing Intro (2 hours)
This 2 hour class is essential for anyone who wants to learn how to lead sport climbs. The Spot’s experienced instructors will teach you to lead climb through a proven progression of skill development. In this class you will learn how to read routes, climb in control, clip into your protection, belay a leader, utilize rope management and fall without injury. If you aspire to lead inside or outside and can climb 5.9 on top rope, then this is the place to start. Students must have passed The Spot belay test.
Cost: $65/ student
Class Schedule: Please call for available times
Traditional Lead Climbing Intro
Start indoors learning to place gear (stoppers, hexes, cams) in a controlled environment, on our Yosemite wall. Progress outside to a local crag and place gear in simulated lead scenarios under the supervision of one of our professional guides.
Cost: Please call for rates
Schedule: Please call for available times
(2 day indoor/outdoor OR 1 day indoor only)
Adult Groups
This group class provides professional staff to belay and coach your group in a fun and controlled indoor environment that feels and climbs like real rock. Participants of all ages and abilities are assured a fun time in a no-pressure environment with no possibility of being rained out. Cost includes admission and gear rentals.
Cost: $20 / student
Class Schedule: Call to book group time
Personal Coaching (levels I, II & III)
This class offers customized individual coaching for all levels. The Spot climbing coaches will help you get more out of each climbing session and reach your full potential quickly and without injury. Choose from either a short term (1-5 sessions) or an ongoing term personal (10 sessions) coaching package. We will assess your strengths and weaknesses and create a training regime to maximize performance. Break through plateaus in ability, break bad habits, and create training strategies to improve performance.
Cost: $40-$60/hour per student:
($60/ 1 hour)
($250 for 5 session coachcard = $50/hour)
($400 for 10 session coachcard =$40/hour)
Class Schedule: Please call for available times
Anchor Building
Learn how to build and climb on your own anchors for top roping and lead climbing. Why struggle through frustrating and dangerous trial and error in learning technical climbing systems when you can safely and quickly learn the best practices in the industry from a professional? This thorough class takes you step by step through the key elements of building solid and reliable climbing anchors that you and your friends can trust. We’ll cover: using natural features for anchors, placing solid gear (stoppers, hexes and cams), and using webbing and cordage to connect them. To get the most out of this class, we recommend the full day option.
2 hour, 1/2 day, Full Day, 2 Day Options
Cost: Please call for rates
Class Schedule: Please call for available times
INDOOR/OUTDOOR anchor building available. Please call for rates and available times.
Start indoors on day one and progress to a local crag build your own anchor & climb on it!
Team Building (Corporate Play & Recreational Teambuilding)
CORPORATE PLAY:
Climb on our beautiful Yosemite wall with our professional staff providing all of the technical
support for your team members. Develop lasting memorable social bonds among team members,
while improving trust and communication skills. Guaranteed fun and laughter for all ages and abilities
in a low pressure environment. Equipment rental included.
2 hour session: $60 per client
4 hour session: $90 per client (Includes customized teambuilding initiatives to maximize outcomes)
Please call for available times.
RECREATIONAL TEAM BUILDING:
Custom built and tailor made team building programs for corporate groups. We
employ a variety of initiatives in our unique facility to assess team effectiveness, and work with
the client to identify and target areas for development. Excellent for improving communication, innovative
energy, goal setting, management, customer service, and overall employee productivity.
Cost: Please call for rates
Class Schedule: Please call for available times.