Technical Training Center Clinics
Learn to Belay
Are you new to climbing, or has it been a minute? This drop-in course is a great refresher! Participants will receive 60 minutes of instruction, which includes an introduction to our facility, bouldering orientation, top rope lesson, including harness fit, figure-eight follow-through knots, and top-rope belay instruction. This course, or completion of a skills test showing proficiency in the above skills, is required prior to climbing on the top rope. For pricing, or if you are looking to bring a group of 6 or more please visit "Special Groups" for details
Dates: Drop-In
- Learn to Belay classes are offered at the top of every hour during roped climbing hours (M, W, F 5:oo p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Pricing: Free for Students || Included with Community Pass
Route Setting Clinic
Think you have what it takes to be a route setter? This beginner-level clinic is designed to introduce the tools, skills, and methods to participants with no prior route setting knowledge or experience. Participants will focus on safety, hold selection, tool handling, setting, and forerunning.
Dates: TBD
Pricing: $20
Learn to Lead
Are you ready to take the next step in your climbing experience? Our Learn to Lead clinic is just for you! Participants will meet two days for two hours each time (Tuesday & Thursday) with an instructor. You'll learn the fundamentals of technical lead skills, including gear inspections, clipping, and belaying. For inquiries, reach out to outdoorprogram@weber.edu.
Dates: TBD
Pricing: WSU Student $25 || WSU Faculty/Staff $30 || Non-WSU $35
Learn to Rappel
Dates: March 10th
Pricing: WSU Student $10 || WSU Staff/Faculty $15 || Public $20 || ** Supported by HIEEs Pay program **
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Register Here!
*Registration closes 48 hours prior to each clinic
Rappel Level 2
Hone your skills! Come practice with a variety of equipment and techniques to add to your toolbelt. Participants must have some rappelling experience. Prerequisites: must have either completed a learn to Rappel clinic with us OR have some basic rappelling experience. If you are brand new - check out our Learn to Rappel clinics!
Dates: March 24
Pricing: WSU Student $10 || WSU Staff/Faculty $15 || Non-WSU $20
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Register Here!
*Registration closes 48 hours prior to each clinic
Adaptive Climbing Clinics
Run in conjunction with Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports. Come give rock climbing a try! Have you always wanted to try rock climbing but weren't sure where to start? Or maybe you've climbed before but you want more experience and more climbing partners. Our staff can assist all levels of ability and we guarantee a good time! This clinic will be focused on the usage of equipment and practices of adaptations for limited mobility. We will be using a variety of specialized gear and assistive practices including seat and chest harnesses, mechanical advantage pulley system assistance, assistive grip devices, and more. Equipment will be provided but feel free to bring your own! All are welcome.
Dates: TBA
Location: Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center | 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408
Pricing: See OVA Webpage
Adaptive Rappel Clinics
Run in conjunction with Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports. Come give rappelling a try! Have you always wanted to try rappelling but weren't sure where to start? Or maybe you've climbed before but you want more experience and more skills. Our staff can assist all levels of ability and we guarantee a good time!
Dates: TBD
Pricing: See OVA webpage
