The Alaska Rock Gym offers great learning and training opportunities for adults and teens. Classes cover everything from beginning climbing technique and lead climbing to special monthly clinics in training, climbing technique and injury prevention. Teens over the age of fourteen, who are belay certified, are welcome at any adult class.
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The Basic Climbing Movement class is for you! A weekly beginning to intermediate level climbing class for adults and teens 14 and over, this class provides the next level of instruction to those new to climbing. Basic movement technique, balance, footwork and route reading are taught, along with tips on strength training and injury prevention. Weekly classes offer progressive skill and strength development for regular attendees.
Lead clinics are held every Tuesday from 6:00 - 9:00pm, advance registration is required. Participants must demonstrate solid top rope technique on 5.10 terrain to take the class. Clinics are comprised of two parts – the instructional clinic on Tuesday evening, followed by a testing session two weeks later. Successful graduates must pass a lead test and a lead belay test to earn lead certification.
Yes, all classes at ARG include gear rental.
