2020 Climbing School
What You’ll Learn
You will learn and practice the following during the NMMC Climb School:
Setting/cleaning sport anchors
Low/high angle rappelling
Ascending a rope (self rescue)
Catching a leader fall
Introduction to lead climbing
Safety/awareness
Essential climbing knots
Climbing specific hitches
Rope handling/management
Climbing/belaying communication
Belay techniques
School Dates
Attendance of all sessions is mandatory, unless noted.
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 (6-9pm)
Knot Night - Introductory lecture & knot/skills practice
Location: La Cueva High School (Albuquerque)
Saturday, April 11th, 2020 (7am - all day)
Outdoor Session 1
Location: Juan Tabo Bridge (Albuquerque)
Monday, April 13th, 2020 (7-8:30pm) OPTIONAL - climbing movement session w/ gym staff
Requires gym membership or purchased day pass
Location: Stone Age Climbing Gym (Albuquerque)
Saturday, April 18th, 2020 (7am - all day)
Outdoor Session 2
Location: Socorro (Spook Canyon, Main Wall)
Saturday, April 25th, 2020 (7am - all day)
Outdoor Session 3
Location: White Rock (New New Place)
Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 (7am - all day)
Outdoor Session 4
Location: El Rito (Little River Wall)
Friday, May 8th, 2020 (6-9pm)
Climb School Discussion/Final Exam & Party
Location: Private home in Los Ranchos
The Stone Age Climbing Gym is offering all 2020 Climb School students 15% off gear.
Stone Age Climbing Gym
4130 Cutler Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 341-2016