When you can confidently climb 5.9 and are ready to take the next step, consider our Sport Climbing class. We will be doing some physical training in class. The main focus is red-pointing, on-sighting, mental imaging, advanced belay and leading techniques, etc. - all on the sharp end!

The overall course teaches:

• Belaying: how to spot and belay a lead climber
• Leading: how to climb on the sharp end of the rope with maximal safety
• Clipping: how to avoid back clipping and Z-clipping, and how to clip efficiently in a variety of positions
• Falling: how to position yourself to fall with maximal safely

After taking this course, most students can safely pass the MetroRock lead climbing belay check, necessary to lead climb in the gym.

When: All Classes are held on Sunday morning in the Everett & Newburyport Gyms from 9 to noon

June 22nd
July 20th
August 17th

Reservations: required.

Cost: $75. Includes admission to the gym and gear on the day of the course. MetroRock members receive a 10% discount.