Technique Classes
Ready to Take Your Climbing to New Heights?
Our technique classes are specifically designed to hone your skills and push your grade. Using specialized drills that cover everything from footwork and handholds to balance and cardio you’ll gain a new understanding of the sport and the skills to push yourself to the next level. Learn more about specific dates and times below.

In this class you will learn:
- Footwork fundamentals
- How to use hand holds efficiently
- Efficient movement
- Route reading basics
Prerequisites: none (top rope certification recommended)
Climbing proficiency: beginner (5.4-5.8)
$25 /class* + HST

- Intermediate footwork
- How to improve and maintain balance
- How to use dynamic movement
- How to incorporate movement drills into your routine
Prerequisites: Top rope certification
Climbing proficiency: intermediate (5.8-5.10-)
$25 /class* + HST

Do your arms ache at the sight of overhangs? Ever watched someone smoothly make their way to the top, moving like some sort of ballet dancer? You too can be a graceful, climbing gazelle with this class on climbing overhangs effectively. Learn how to conquer even the most intimidating overhangs without breaking (as much of) a sweat.
Prerequisites: Top rope certification
Climbing proficiency: intermediate+ (5.9 and up)
Content
1. Footwork: using feet as hands
2. Posture: hip alignment, core strength, centre of mass
3. Tactics: projecting on overhang, off-the-wall training
$25 /class* + HST

Technique classes are designed to provide climbers with the basic skills they need in a slightly small group setting. These classes are perfect for those looking for a friendly and non intimidating way to build their foundation in rock climbing.
Descriptions and dates are below.
Handholds 101
“How do I hold that round thing? My fingers don’t fit and I can’t possibly pull myself up on that sprinkle on the wall!” Don’t worry, you’ll learn to get there with this class. Identifying holds and knowing how to grip there is an integral part of everyone’s climbing experience and a great place to start if you’re new to climbing.
Footwork 101
Listen very carefully to the sounds of your favourite climber…chances are, their feet are not making a single sound, simply dancing delicately and precisely up the wall. Understanding how and where to place your feet while climbing is crucial to success. This class will focus on how to generate power and precision by conscientiously and carefully placing your feet in the best way.
Overhanging Climbing 101
Have you had your arms ache just looking at the overhanging walls? Ever watched someone gracefully make their way to the top, moving like some sort of ballet dancer? You too, can be a graceful, climbing gazelle with this class on climbing overhangs effectively. Learn how to conquer even the most intimidating overhangs without breaking (as much of) a sweat.
$25 /class* + HST
*Day pass required if participant is not a member or 10-visit card holder.