Bouldering from your first gym session to steep, dynamic problems, outdoor rock and your first rope climbs. A structured climbing progression across 6 levels.

1.Beginner

• Climbing Shoes & Chalk I can pick climbing shoes that fit and use chalk
• Gym Etiquette & Safety I can climb safely without getting in anyone's way
• Understanding Grades I can read the grades and pick problems at my level
• How To Fall I can fall onto the mat safely
• Downclimbing I can climb back down instead of jumping
• Warming Up I can warm up properly before climbing
• Your First Boulder Problem I can send my first boulder problem

2.Upper Beginner

• Straight Arms I can climb with straight arms to save energy
• Quiet Feet I can place my feet precisely and quietly
• Edging I can stand on small edges with the inside of my shoe
• Smearing I can smear my feet on the wall where there are no holds
• Hips to the Wall
• Hold Types
• Open Hand & Half Crimp
• Reading a Problem

3.Intermediate

• Matching And Bumping
• Flagging
• Back Step & Twist Lock
• Drop Knee
• Rockover
• Side Pulls & Gastons
• Underclings
• Mantle
• Slab Climbing

4.Upper Intermediate

• Overhang Fundamentals
• Heel Hook
• Toe Hook
• Deadpoint
• Dyno
• Slopers
• Pinches & Compression
• Pockets

5.Advanced

• Knee Bar
• Bicycle
• Coordination Moves
• Projecting
• Fear of Falling
• Hangboarding
• Finger Health
• Board Climbing

6.Expert

• Outdoor Bouldering Basics
• Crash Pads & Spotting
• Outdoor Ethics
• Figure Eight Knot
• Top Rope & Belaying
• Intro to Lead Climbing
• Endurance & Pacing

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