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

15% Off Gear Discount