Clinics

Upcoming Clinic Dates

• Basics Clinic: Feb. 11th from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• Lead Clinic Part 1 & 2: Feb. 19th from 4–7 p.m. and Feb. 20th from 4–7 p.m.
• Movement and Technique Clinic: Feb. 24th from 4:30–6 p.m.
• Route Setting Clinic: Feb. 27th from 4–6 p.m.

Clinic Descriptions

There is no clinic sign up. Plan to arrive early to check in at the front desk and complete an orientation if needed. For questions, email baym@whitman.edu and buckleyo@whitman.edu.

Basics Clinics

This two-hour clinic teaches the basics of top rope climbing and belaying including safety checks, tying in with the figure-8 follow-through knot, and climbing commands. (No experience necessary) Ages: 14 to Adults

• $10 for students & faculty
• $10 +$15 entrance fee* for community members

*If you have a swipe/punch or membership you can use that for enterance

Lead Clinics

This clinic consists of two sessions of three hours each and teaches the basics of lead climbing and belaying. (You must have already passed the top rope climb/belay proficiency test to take this clinic)

• $25 for students & faculty
• $25 +$15 entrance fee* for community members

*If you have a swipe/punch or membership you can use that for enterance

Specialty Clinics

Generally offered once per semester, the following specialty clinics offer instruction on a variety of climbing topics:

• GriGri
• Route Setting
• Crack Climbing
• Movement
• Rappelling
• Belay take-over & pick-of