Edgeworks Climbing
   
                 
 

200 Level Classes: Hard Rock

 
Edgeworks Climbing School: Hard Rock Classes

The Hard Rock climbing classes are designed to make you a better more competent climber both indoor and outdoor. Our expert instructors will help you develop better movement and technique while on the wall as well as teach you what it takes in order to lead and set anchors indoors and outdoors. Become the climber you want to be with the Edgeworks Hard Rock classes!

200: Hard Rock Classes:
  201: Advanced Movement & Technique
  202: Learn to Lead Climb
  203: Sport Climbing Anchors
  204: Outdoor Rock Climbing
  205: Comprehensive Hard Rock

Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes!


201: Advanced Movement & Technique  
 
Have you hit a plateau and you don't see anymore improvement? Now is the time to focus on effective movement and to develop skills that will take you to a higher standard of climbing. If you're ready for the next level, this course will take you there.
 
Benefits:
  • Radically improve your footwork
  • Learn how to read routes
  • Plan proper sequencing
  • Understand when to move and when to rest
  • Learn to use bouldering to improve your climbing
  • Break through your plateau and advance to the next grade
Details:
  Duration: 2 Days
  Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
Solid 5.9 or V1 Climbing Ability
  Cost: $65
  Dates/Times: 3rd & 4th Wednesday Each Month: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


  202: Learn to Lead Climb
 
Lead climbing is exciting and opens up a whole new world of climbing. In this class our instructors will teach you the many techniques it takes to safely lead indoors. If you've got the itch to experience the thrill of being on the "sharp end", this class is for you!
 
Benefits:
  • Learn how to clip quickly, safely and properly
  • Learn advanced belay skills
  • Learn to fall safely
  • Understand the consequences of lead fall forces
  • Gain the skills necessary to pass your lead test
Details:
  Duration: 2 Days
  Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
Solid 5.9 or V1 Climbing Ability
  Cost: $75
  Dates/Times: 1st & 2nd Thursday Each Month: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


203: Sport Climbing Anchors  
 
If you want to start leading sport climbs outside, we suggest you start by learning some essential skills indoors. Our expert instructors will teach you how to go to any sport crag in the country so you can lead, set and clean anchors. Climbing outside is beautiful and exciting when done safely.
 
Benefits:
  • Learn to set anchors for sport climbing
  • Learn to clean routes
  • Learn to thread and rappel from anchors
Details:
  Duration: 2 Days
  Prerequisites: 202: Learn to Lead Climb (or equivalent)
Solid 5.9 or V1 Climbing Ability
  Cost: $75
  Dates/Times: 3rd & 4th Thursday Each Month: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


  204: Outdoor Rock Climbing
 
You've learned the basics of leading and setting sport anchors, now it's time to take these skills outside! In this class our professional instructors will guide and instruct you through the whole process of climbing outside at local sport crags. You will perfect your leading, anchor creation and cleaning skills as well as get plenty of climbing!
 
Benefits:
  • Learn how to identify and climb outdoor sport routes best for you
  • Learn how to identify a well or poorly bolted climb
  • Learn tricks such as stick-clipping to make leading safer
  • Be prepared for success or retreat
  • Practice your leading, anchor creation and cleaning skills
Details:
  Duration: 1 Day (Outdoor)
  Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
202: Learn to Lead Climb (or equivalent)
203: Sport Climbing Anchors (or equivalent)
Solid 5.9 or V1 Climbing Ability
  Cost: $145 (minimum 2 students)
  Dates/Times: Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
2009: Apr 4, Jun 6, Aug 1, Sep 19

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


205: Comprehensive Hard Rock  
 
Learn everything it takes to be a competent climber who can lead indoor and outside at the local crags. You will learn not only how to climb harder routes, but also how to lead, build sport anchors, and how to clean routes and lower yourself off routes safely. The class includes both indoor instruction as well as a full day outside learning and practicing what it takes safely sport climb outside.
 
Benefits:
  • Improve your technique and climb harder routes
  • Learn to lead climb both indoors and outside
  • Learn to set anchors for sport climbing
  • Learn to clean routes
  • Learn to thread and rappel from anchors
  • Learn how to identify and climb outdoor sport routes
Details:
  Duration: 7 Days (Indoor/Outdoor)
  Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
Solid 5.9 or V1 Climbing Ability
  Cost: $299
  Dates/Times: Includes all 200 Level Classes
See Dates/Times for 200 Level Classes

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


 
 
 
Edgeworks Climbing
6102 North 9th Street, Suite 200 • Tacoma, WA 98406
Phone: 253-564-4899 • Fax: 253-564-4249
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm