First Ascent offers a wide variety of classes, workshops, and training programs that will help you take the next step in your climbing journey, whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been climbing for years.
In this 90-minute class, learn the knots, belay technique, and communication needed to access open top rope climbing and our 60 foot walls at First Ascent Avondale. Book your class with a partner, or book by yourself and we’ll partner you up with another climber during class.
This 90 minute class is the perfect follow up to our Learning the Ropes class. We will cover basic techniques and terminology specific to climbing on ropes! We will talk about the rope grading system, basic climbing techniques and etiquette, as well as some concepts that are specific to rope climbing.
Discover the fun of climbing and connect with a group of newer climbers in a 60-minute Learning To Boulder class! Our friendly instructors will show you the basics of bouldering technique and safety, then guide you through a series of climbs to help you gain skills and confidence on the wall.
Discover the specific skills and strategies you need to send the next grade with our UpGrade Series. Each class is led by an expert instructor with a small group of climbers at your ability level so you can unlock the next grade – together.
Are you a lead climber that struggles with a fear of falling? If you find yourself calling for a take instead of climbing until you fall, then this class is for you! We will cover a step by step process for how to approach a fall, followed by on the wall practice to help you gradually get more comfortable with falling varying distances in different positions. Don’t let your fear of falling get in the way of enjoying yourself while climbing. Come hang out with us and take some falls!
Available at: Avondale
This class series will tackle one type of climbing terrain at a time (overhand, vertical, and slab) in order to equip you with the techniques you need to excel. This class is intended for intermediate climbers looking to up their skills to the next level.
Learn the rope skills, ethics, etiquette, and best practices for sport climbing outside.
When to rappel? How to rappel? Where to rappel? We’ll cover all the basics of rappelling in this class.
The perfect place to begin your crack climbing journey! We’ll cover techniques for jamming hands and feet in a wide variety of crack sizes.
We host regular special workshops that will help you learn specialized skills or take the next step in your climbing progression, yoga practice, or fitness development. Click below to see what’s coming this month.
Work with one of our expert instructors 1-on-1 or up to 4-on-1 to build your climbing skill set and advance your progression.
Price varies based on instructor-to-student ratio and duration of sessions
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