Climbing Courses
Interested in developing your skills and improving your technique? Our trained instructors are available to teach you everything you need to know to climb at High Steppe. Check our calendar for course offerings or ask the front desk.
For those who already know how to belay and/or lead climb, a short test with a staff member is all you need to get started.
TOP ROPE
Ready to take charge of your climbing? Learning to belay and tie-in is the next step to being self-sufficient in the gym. This 1 hour course will teach you everything you need to know to use a harness, tie-in, and belay at HSCC. There are no prerequisites for this fun and informative class. Come prepared to learn a lot and do some climbing! All needed gear is provided. Participants must be 12 years old or older.
Costs: $18 Members / $24 Non-Members
LEAD
This two session course will teach participants everything they need to know to lead climb at HSCC. The first session will focus on the fundamentals of lead belaying, clipping, and climbing while leading. The second session will refine these skills, cover some advanced techniques, and give participants ample time to practice. Each session is 2 hours and includes all needed equipment. Participants must be Top Rope Certified prior to enrolling, must be able to climb 5.10, and will need to be present for both sessions. Participants must be 12 years old or older.
Costs: $65 Members / $85 Non-Members
INTRO TO MOVEMENT
This course offers participants the opportunity to build a solid foundation for a lifetime of climbing. The course focuses on effective footwork, balance body positioning, and the coordination to climb with flowing movement. Participants can expect to learn the value of climbing with straight arms, moving dynamically, and focusing on footwork. Come ready to climb and learn a lot! This course is 1 hour. All equipment is provided. Participants must be 12 years old or older.
Costs: $18 Members / $24 Non-Members
INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUE
The Intermediate Technique Course at High Steppe focuses on developing and expanding participants’ understanding of climbing technique. This information packed course will help you to significantly shorten the learning curve and start making substantial, measurable progress in your climbing.
By combining mental visualizations, kinesthetic awareness exercises, and skills-builder drills, this one-hour class will give you the tools you need to learn how to climb with vastly improved efficiency.
$18 Members / $24 Non-Members
ANCHOR CLEANING CLINIC
So, you’ve just climbed your first outdoor lead climb: you clipped your carabiners to the anchor at the top, clipped your rope into the carabiners and… now what? The HSCC Anchor Cleaning clinic will give you the know-how you need to get off a climb safely, without leaving any expensive gear behind. This course also teaches rappelling, an essential skill for anyone climbing outdoors.
Participants of this clinic will learn how to use a variety of tools, including a personal tether and a rappel device. This single session class includes 2 hours of instruction and practice. Come prepared to climb.
$24 Members / $30 Non-Members