L1 AnchorsInterested in climbing outside without an instructor? This class will teach you all the fundamentals of site selection and anchor construction. You’ll learn how to pick your materials and equipment, tie new knots, and increase your security while rigging. By mastering the skills in this class, you will be comfortable setting your own top-rope anchors using natural anchors like trees and boulders. Students should know how to top-rope belay. This class is held at Great Falls National Park, which requires a Parks Pass or Fee for entry.
L2 AnchorsComfortable building Toprope Anchors at local crags, but want to learn to rescue a partner, climb over water during spring flooding, and speed up and hone your techniques? This class is for you! We will cover using natural elements to elevate your master point, and a variety of rescue techniques to get you and your climbing partners out of sticky situations. Many of these skills will translate to multi-pitch climbing scenarios.
L4 Lead - Great Falls: Introduction to Trad ClimbingCams, Nuts, Hexes, and more! Trad gear is the key to unlocking the most classic and famous routes in the world, and is a fundamental skill for the well-rounded climber. If you're leading Sport routes and building Toprope Anchors, this class will teach you how to take your skills to the next level. You'll learn how to evaluate rock quality, place and evaluate a wide range of gear, and practice placing gear on routes and building anchors. This class is held at Great Falls National Park, which requires a Parks Pass or Fee for entry.
This class is for students ages 13+ who are comfortable building toprope anchors and leading on bolted sport routes and want to expand their skillset or access new climbing venues.
Prepares you for: The wide world of trad climbing!
Puerto Rico Climbing GetawayThis trip is designed for adult climbers (5.8–5.13) or families, with no outdoor experience required and optional indoor lead experience. With low student-to-guide ratios, Sportrock offers tailored instruction to refresh skills or advance up to 5.12/13 climbs.
Rodellar Spain Climbing GetawayJoin us in Rodellar, Spain for a week of world-class sport climbing, refreshing swims, and delicious food, with routes for every level from 5.9 and up. Whether you’re looking to practice leading, advance your skills with expert guidance, or simply relax and enjoy rest-day adventures, this trip offers the perfect balance of challenge and vacation.