April 26-29, 2024

INTRO TO TRAD CLIMBING CLINIC

Prepare yourself for a great climbing season!

This clinic is designed to give you the skills & understanding necessary to become a safe & competent trad climber. We will spend the weekend practicing new techniques and reviewing what you already know to refine your trad climbing mastery.

We are keeping this clinic limited to 8 people to maintain a small ratio of students to instructors and to ensure exceptional & personalized instruction.

*minimum of 4 participants required. bring your friends!

SIGN ME UP!

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WHO SHOULD SIGN UP?

Any climber who is looking to broaden their horizons and learn how to trad climb safely and proficiently. Because this clinic covers a lot of information, all participants should already be familiar with the use and function of introductory equipment and skills such as tying in with a figure 8, belaying, & rappelling.

WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

2 day/3 night accommodations at Devils Tower Lodge, with views of the Tower from every room

breakfast, lunch, & dinner provided by our staff
*please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions

2 days of instruction from our professional rock guides. The focus of this clinic is on learning skills required to take ownership of your trad climbing.

nightly events to bring everyone together

April 26-29, 2024

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TOPICS COVERED

The focus of this weekend is to teach concepts & get hands on experience with the skills required to become a proficient trad climber such as:

Gear Placement
Building Anchors
Belaying Partners From Above
Planning & Preparing for Your Climb
Intro to Self Rescue Skills

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DAILY ITINERARY

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Friday

CHECK-IN & get settled at Devils Tower Lodge

welcome dinner

climbing film to get stoked for the weekend

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Saturday

breakfast & coffee, go over the details of the day

full day of instruction

community dinner back at the lodge

climbing slideshow

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Sunday

breakfast & coffee
second day of instruction
community dinner
time to relax/hot tub/chill back at the lodge

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Monday

coffee & breakfast

pack up & goodbyes

PRICING

The cost of the weekend will be $900 for one person
or $800 per person for a group of two
& includes:

2 days of instruction & climbing
3 nights of lodging at Devils Tower Lodge
All meals from Friday evening to Monday morning
DTC swag bag

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

travel & transportation
guide gratuity (optional)
national park pass ($25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days)
guided climb to the summit

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

snacks
water bottle
weather-appropriate clothing & shoes
personal gear:

harness

helmet

climbing shoes

backpack

belay devices

chalk bag

any trad gear or anchor material you want to practice with

*We can provide all the gear you will need,
but find most people prefer to use their own

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DEVILS TOWER LODGE

Devils Tower Lodge is a cozy retreat sitting on 21 acres in northeast Wyoming. Located just outside the park boundary, every room has a view of the Tower.

Hot tub on-site

Climbing-inspired facilities and comfortable community spaces

Gym with bouldering spray wall

Community dining room
overlooking the Tower

Outdoor community space