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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 to safely manage the rope so the climber can climb safely. More Info

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

Lead
It's time to get on the sharp end of the rope. Learn how to safely lead a sport route and clean the anchors.
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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 safely. 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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Hours
Mon-Fri: 11:30am-10pm
Saturday: 11am-9:30pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm

Phone
916.852.7625

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NEW HOME SCHOOL CLASSES

STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

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Day Use Special:

1/2 off day passes after 6PM on Friday and Saturday. (Does not inculude gear rental).

One-Month Membership
Try climbing for just one month
No initiation fee
Student $46
Adult $56
Couple $79
Family (1 Adult/ 1 Child) $69
Family (2 Adult/ 1 Child) $95

* All new membership specials are available to persons who have not held a membership at Granite Arch at any time during the preceding six months
** EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer

Yoga Class
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Now Twice Weekly!
Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays for yoga at 7pm

Instructors:
Alicia Kincade and Todd Snyder

Bring a yoga mat, towel, and warm clothing for cool-down.

Non-members: $5
Members: Free