This training addresses falling directly to help improve commitment. We do progressive falling practice, followed by movement, breathing, resting, and body/mind awareness exercises. Finally, students apply everything to a goal route. Students leave understanding how to take appropriate risks and how to commit to those risks.
You’ll learn how to
Fall safely
Give a dynamic (cushioned) belay
Break a climb into smaller risk events
Assess risks effectively
Distinguish between no- and yes-fall zones
Engage no- and yes-fall zones appropriately
Make appropriate risk decisions
Improve body and mind awareness
Rest effectively
Improve breathing
Create flow and momentum
Deal with climbing stress
Commit more deliberately
Reduce fear, and more
Pre-requisites
Able to toprope 5.8 in a gym with no falls
Climb indoors/outdoors at least 1-2 times per week
At least 6 months of continuous climbing experience within the last year