classes
Climbing 101
Your First Step to Becoming a Climber Starts Here!
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COURSE TOPICS
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Basic climbing techniques
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How to use climbing holds (hands and feet)
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Rope climbing basics
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Introduction to belaying and belay communication
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Understanding climbing gear
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Using auto-belays
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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None!
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TIME/VISITS REQUIRED
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1 visit (2.5 hours)
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Includes instruction and hands-on climbing practice
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COURSE INCLUDES
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2 Day passes
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One for day of class​
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One for any day after class to apply knowledge and test for top rope certification
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Rental equipment
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1.5 hour of instruction
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1 hour of supervised climbing
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Belay certification test
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COST
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$30 members
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$60 non-member (Kamaaina)
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$70 non-members
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Upon completion of the course, climbers may stay and climb for the rest of the day but may not be belay certified until their next visit. On their next visit, no-less than 24 hours later, they may take the belay test. Once belay certified, they will be issued a top rope belay card and able to climb and belay on all top-ropes in the gym!
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Note: Participants must be at least 14 years of age. Contact us for more details.
learn to lead
Learn to lead class is designed to introduce climbers to lead climbing and belaying. This course includes two training sessions, one-week apart.
COURSE TOPICS
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Equipment Familiarization
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Communication
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Clipping
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Lead belaying
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Catching
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Falling
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Rope Management
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Minimizing Risk​
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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Has HiClimb top-rope belay certification
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Climbing a grade of 5.9
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TIME/VISITS REQUIRED
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2 Visits (included, one-week apart)
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1st visit: 3 Hours​
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2nd visit: 3 Hours
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COURSE INCLUDES
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2 Day passes
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Rental equipment and devices
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6 hours of instruction
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Lead certification test
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COST
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$85 members
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$150 non-member (Kamaaina)
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$175 non-members
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Upon conclusion of training, climbers may stay and climb for the rest of the day but may not lead climb until fully certified by HiClimb staff. Once lead certified, they will be issued a lead belay card and able to climb and belay on all lead routes in the gym!
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Note: Participants must be at least 14 years of age. Contact us for more details.
the wahine rope series
Wahine on the Ropes (Top Rope) and Wahine on Lead (Lead Climbing) is a weekly class led by our trained instructor, DeAnne Kennedy, and is designed to bring together women (cis, trans, and gender non-conforming) climbers in an inclusive and empowering space. Whether you're looking to improve your rope skills, enhance your strength, or master new techniques, this class will help you reach your climbing goals. It’s a place to connect, learn, and grow alongside other women while focusing on physical and mental agility.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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HiClimb Top Rope certification for Wahine on the Ropes.
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HiClimb Lead certification for Wahine on Lead.
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SESSION INCLUDES
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Instruction
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Belay partners
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Equipment
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COST
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FREE for members!
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$10 with Day Pass.
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