Rappelling is a critical skill in almost all disciplines of outdoor roped climbing, as well as a fun activity in it's own right.  It also happens to be one of the most dangerous activities in climbing, as climbers are fully dependent on their gear.  Join Sportrock Climbing Guides as we review the basics of rappelling, common mistakes, and ways to stack the odds in your favor!

Climb outside, but not sure what to do in an emergency?  Join Sportrock Climbing Guides for an evening of scenario-based self-rescue practice.  We'll use scenarios to explore improvised solutions to common problems in the single pitch environment, and add new tools to your toolbox.  Common skills include taking over the belay from an incapacitated belayer, bailing safely, hauling, and much more!

Looking to transition from indoor to outdoor sport climbing?  This class will review clipping draws to outdoor bolts, building a simple anchor to toprope from, and how to effectively and securely clean and lower-off a sport climb.  

Multi-pitch 101 is designed to prepare the sport climber for multi-pitch routes. Climbers with some multi-pitch experience will become more efficient, increase security, and learn rescue skills. Over 3, 3-hour sessions, we will cover 2 & 3 bolt anchors, going off belay, belaying the second, transitioning between pitches, rope management techniques, rappelling, self-rescue techniques, climbing multi-pitch in the gym, and more!