Edgeworks Climbing
   
                 
 

100 Level Classes: Edge Rock

 

Edgeworks Climbing School: Edge Rock Classes

The Edge Rock climbing classes are simply the most convenient and efficient way for the beginning climber to gain climbing skills. Whether you are learning the basics of climbing equipment and how to safely use it or learning fundamental climbing technique, these classes will give you the head start you want to become a better climber.

100: Edge Rock Classes:
  101: Knots & Belaying
  102: Foundations of Roped Climbing
  103: Foundations of Bouldering
  104: Transition to Outdoor Climbing
  105: Comprehensive Edge Rock

Edgeworks members receive a 15% discount on all classes!


101: Knots & Belaying  
 
If there is only one thing you do right while climbing, tying in and belaying is it! The skills learned in this class are essential to climbing safely and the Edgeworks 101: Knots & Belaying class is the best way to learn it!
 
Benefits:
  • Pass your belay test easily
  • Learn how to tie into a top-rope
  • Learn how to belay effectively and safely
  • Learn the basics of indoor climbing equipment
  • Become a sought-after climbing partner that people can safely trust
Details:
  Duration: 1 Day
  Prerequisites: No Experience Necessary
  Cost: $29 (FREE to New Members!!)
  Dates/Times: Monday through Friday: 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am & 3:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm & 3:00pm

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


  102: Foundations of Roped Climbing
 
Learning to climb has many rewards, particularly if you learn some of the basics. In this course you'll not only learn the fundamental techniques of climbing in the gym, but you'll get to know a few climbers too!
 
Benefits:
  • Learn roped climbing technique
  • Meet climbing partners
  • Understand roped difficulty ratings
  • Understand gym safety and etiquette
Details:
  Duration: 2 Days
  Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
  Cost: $65
  Dates/Times: 1st & 2nd Monday Each Month: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


103: Foundations of Bouldering  
 
Bouldering is an exciting and fast growing part of climbing; it builds technique and strength quickly, is social and requires very little equipment. In this class you'll have a head start in learning the technical skills of bouldering and you'll get to know a few climbers also!
 
Benefits:
  • Learn bouldering technique
  • Meet climbing partners
  • Learn how to fall safely
  • Learn proper spotting technique
  • Understand bouldering difficulty ratings
  • Learn how to "top-out" safely
Details:
  Duration: 2 Days
  Prerequisites: No Experience Necessary
  Cost: $65
  Dates/Times: 1st & 2nd Tuesday Each Month: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


  104: Transition to Outdoor Climbing
 
You've learned the basics of climbing in a gym, now let's learn how to climb outside! This class will teach you basic climbing technique on outdoor climbs. Our instructors are masters at getting your skills up to par so you can be comfortable on the rock.
 
Benefits:
  • Learn outdoor specific climbing technique
  • Learn to asses outdoor routes from the ground (there's no tape!)
  • Understand outdoor crag safety and etiquette
  • Learn outdoor specific belay technique
  • Plenty of climbing
Details:
  Duration: 1 Day (Outdoor)
  Prerequisites: 101: Knots & Belaying (or equivalent)
102: Foundations of Roped Climbing (or equivalent)
  Cost: $125 (minimum 2 students)
  Dates/Times: Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
2008: Apr 26, May 24, Aug 30

Call 253-564-4899 to register today!
 


105: Comprehensive Edge Rock  
 
This class is the most complete way for novice climbers to learn basics of climbing. You will learn not only how to tie-in and belay properly, but also learn basic roped and bouldering technique. The class also includes a day outside to experience and learn climbing technique on outdoor routes.
 
Benefits:
  • Learn how to tie into a top-rope
  • Learn how to belay effectively and safely
  • Learn roped climbing technique
  • Learn bouldering technique
  • Learn outdoor specific climbing technique
Details:
  Duration: 6 Day (Indoor/Outdoor)
  Prerequisites: No Experience Necessary
  Cost: $249
  Dates/Times: Includes all 100 Level Classes
See Dates/Times for 100 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