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Climbing 101

This class covers essential skills, including tying knots, belaying, using harnesses and belay devices, and basic climbing techniques. It's ideal for beginners and a great option for boulderers wanting to master the fundamentals of top-rope belaying.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • None!

TIME/VISITS REQUIRED:

  • 2 visits:

    • 1 visit (2.5 hours) - Scheduling required. Includes instruction and hands-on climbing practice. 

    • 2nd visit (no time requirement) - No scheduling required, show up anytime during operating hours. Top-rope belay certification test (15 minutes) and open climbing for the full day! â€‹â€‹

INCLUDES:

  • 2 Day passes

    • One for day of class.

    • One for follow-up visit to apply knowledge and test for top rope certification.

  • Rental equipment included for both visits.

  • 1.5 hour of instruction.

  • 1 hour of supervised climbing.

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COST

  • $30 members

  • $60 non-member (Kamaaina)

  • $70 non-members

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After day 1 of class and during your follow-up visit, climbers are welcome to stay and climb for the rest of the day.

 

To help you retain what you've learned, we include a 2nd day pass and gear rental where you have the opportunity to take your top-rope belay certification test with a HiClimb team member (included). You must be top-rope certified to belay on top rope.

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Note: Participants must be at least 14 years of age. Contact us for more details.

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Climbing101

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

  • Equipment Familiarization

  • Communication

  • Clipping

  • Lead belaying

  • Catching

  • Falling

  • Rope Management

  • Minimizing Risk​

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Has HiClimb top-rope belay certification

  • Climbing a grade of 5.9

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TIME/VISITS REQUIRED

  • 2 Visits (included, one-week apart)

    • 1st visit: 3 Hours​

    • 2nd visit: 3 Hours

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COURSE INCLUDES

  • 2 Day passes

  • Rental equipment and devices

  • 6 hours of instruction

  • Lead certification test

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COST

  • $85 members

  • $150 non-member (Kamaaina)

  • $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.

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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

  • HiClimb Top Rope certification for Wahine on the Ropes.

  • HiClimb Lead certification for Wahine on Lead.

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SESSION INCLUDES

  • Instruction

  • Belay partners

  • Equipment

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COST

  • FREE for members!

  • Include with admission.

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Wahine

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