Climbing Skills and Improvement
Introduction To Rock Climbing FREE!
Enclosure Climbing Technique 1
Enclosure Climbing Technique 2
Enclosure Climbing Technique 3
Intro to Sport Leading
Crack Climbing Technique
Bouldering 101
Private Climbing Instruction
Fitness and Health
Yoga Classes
New to climbing? Not sure where to start? Try our Introduction to Rock Climbing Class! This is a great way to get introduced to climbing in a fun, non-threatening environment. And best of all, this class is free (only once per person please!).
| Class | Introduction to Rock Climbing |
| When | Every Monday from 6pm-7pm |
| Price | FREE (once per customer) Rental gear included |
| PREGISTRATION REQUIRED Call 307-734-9590 to register |
Know the basics, but want to start improving? Then this class is for you! You'll learn how to climb "smooth" through better wall contact/balance and precise footwork. Sequencing and linking moves together will be presented. Types of holds and how they are best used will be discussed as well as "turning" or fluidly twisting from side to side while climbing.
| Class | Enclosure Climbing Technique Level 1 |
| When | 3 weeks (Tuesdays) from 6pm-7:30pm |
| Price | $80 |
| Prereq | Know how to belay |
| Sessions | 3 Classes per Session One session per week, scheduled on customer demand. Call to register! |
Mastered the skills of the Enclosure Technique 1 class, but still looking to improve? Then it's time to learn about dynamic movement and other intermediate techniques! Included in this class will be how to use your legs to generate power, one handed and two handed dyno's, dead pointing, and dynamic foot movements. Also covered will be using momentum on steeper terrain to conserve energy (climbing like a monkey), flagging, stemming, drop knees, and lie backing.
| Class | Enclosure Climbing Technique Level 2 |
| When | 3 weeks (Wednesdays) from 6pm-7:30pm |
| Price | $80 |
| Prereq | ECT1 or instructor approval |
| Sessions | 3 classes per session One session per week, scheduled on customer demand. Call to register! |
Onsighting and redpointing are the main topics of this class. The different techniques used for each, advanced sequencing, how to work a route and identifying the crux will all be covered. Also covered will be the importance of focusing on sections of a route when trying to redpoint something at or above your ability level.
| Class | Enclosure Climbing Technique Level 3 |
| When | 3 weeks (Mondays) from 7:00-8:30pm |
| Price | $80 |
| Prereq | Ability to climb 5.10 comfortably, or instructor approval. |
| Sessions | 3 classes per session One session per week, scheduled on customer demand. Call to register! |
The main goal of this class is to give you all the information and technique needed to lead climb safely in a gym setting. All climbers should be able to pass the Enclosure lead climbing test upon completion of this series. Discussions will include the different belay devices and their advantages/disadvantages. Proper belay technique, proper clipping technique, rope management, falling, and communication will all be covered. Mock leads will be the main method of instruction until students have shown proficiency in technique.
| Class | Intro to Sport Leading |
| When | 3 weeks (Thursdays) from 6pm-7:30pm |
| Price | $80 |
| Prereq | climbing 5.9+ or harder, or instructor approval |
| Sessions | One session per week for three weeks, scheduled on customer demand. Call to register! |
Crack attack! Basic crack climbing techniques will be covered and deployed upon our two indoor cracks. Hand jams, fist jams, toe jams, stacks, thumbs up, thumbs down and tape gloves will all be learned. Climbers will finish with a basic understanding of the techniques crack climbing demands.
| Class | Crack Climbing Technique |
| When | TBA |
| Price | TBA |
This series will focus upon the bouldering area, its rating system and some semi-specific techniques. Twist locks, bicycles, body tension, heel-toe cams, knee bars and mantles will all be covered. The idea of working problems will be introduced. Spotting technique and the good/bad of crash pads will be discussed and demonstrated.
| Class | Bouldering 101 |
| When | TBA |
| Price | TBA |
We are currently offering four Yoga classes per week!
| When | Instructor | Class | Level |
| Mon 7:00pm-8:00pm | Angela Tong | Yoga for Climbers | All |
| Sat 10:00am-11:30am | Karla Steinmeier Jessica Rutzick | Yoga Flow | Int-Adv |
Yoga Prices:
- $7 per class for members
- $15 per class for non-members
Private instruction is a great way to take your climbing to the next level! Our professional climbing instructors will tailor their instruction to meet your needs.
- $40 per person per hour
Private instruction rates are per hour and include gear rental and climbing access during your lesson. Non-members can also climb the rest of the day (after your lesson) for only $10!