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Classes at Granite Arch
We can teach you how to belay, improve your climbing, take your climbing outside, or tackle the big walls of Yosemite. Call 916.852.ROCK to reserve your spot.
Class Schedule
Belay Class
Learn proper top rope belay technique, tying in correctly as a climber and much more.
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Classes held daily. $7.00/ person
(Mon-Sat 12, 2, 4, and 6 PM)
(Sunday 12 or 2)
Climbing 101 (Intro To Climbing)
This class is geared for those looking to do more than just a belay class. In this class you will learn to belay and learn a little about what it takes to climb in the gym.
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Requires Advanced Registration
Techniques
Ever wonder how some people make climbing look so effortless? It's all technique. Find out in this class.
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Requires Advanced Registration
Climb Hard Clinic
So you're a 5.9 or 5.10 climber and are trying to break in to the 11s. Take this clinic to up your game.
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Requires Advanced Registration
Climb 5.9
Can't quite break out of the 5.8s into the 9s? Try this class for tips and technique to start pulling 9s.
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Requires Advanced Registration
Basic Lead Climbing & Belaying
It's time to get on the sharp end of the rope. Learn how to properly lead climb and belay in a gym environment and prepare for your lead test.
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Requires Advanced Registration
Basic Anchors
So you're at the top of a route, now what? Learn how to build an anchor quickly and properly. This is one of the most important classes you can take.
- Load sharing
- Extension
- Bolt Integrity
- Fall dynmanics
- Sling, carabiner, bolt ratings
- Top rope anchors
- Introduction to multi-pitch anchors
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Requires Advanced Registration
Advanced Anchors
This is continuation of Basic Anchors class. You will learn the skills and knowledge required to climb multi-pitch routes. You will perform a hands on exercise of climbing 30 feet, building an anchor, and rappelling out.
- Gear belay stations
- Directionals for the second climber
- Short sling stations
- Cordelette stations
- Rope stations
- Knots: Clove Hitch, Butterfly, Munter Hitch
- Escape and Rappel
- Rap into a climb
- Belaying from mid-pitch belay station
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Requires Advanced Registration
Private Lessons
Want some one on one instruction? Do you know what things you need help with?
Call 916.852.7625 and schedule your own private lessons.
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