Technique 101 What: An intro to technique course for people who are new to climbing or for advanced climbers looking to work on fundamentals with precision. Must be belay tested. Ages 16+. When: Various dates and times. Scroll down to see current schedule. Price: $119 for members / $219 for non-members. Includes gym entry and 4 weeks of instruction. Technique 102 What: This course will expand and build on topics from Tech 101, while learning and refining new skills. Explore different lower body techniques, discuss various holds and grip types, and introduce drills related to accuracy and body tension while on the wall. *While Tech 101 is not a hard prerequisite, climbers might need to do some self study to catch up on topics covered in Tech 101. The courses are best taken in sequence by climbers of all levels. When: Various dates and times. Scroll down to see current schedule. Price: Price: $119 for members / $219 for non-members. Includes gym entry and 4 weeks of instruction. Why Improve Technique? Climb more efficiently. Climbing efficiently instead of muscling through allows us to move through routes in the most efficient way, saving energy for the really hard parts, or allowing us to move through hard moves using less strength overall. Increase the number of moves in our movement 'toolbox'. This gives us more options to tackle problems on the wall and expands our movement literacy/movement library. Decrease injury risk. Moving in a certain way can increase or decrease your injury risk (i.e. feet slipping off can suddenly shock load a shoulder or finger). How is it done? Deliberate practice with some guided self reflection. Who gains from technique training? Everyone. We have rave reviews from 5.8 climbers discovering technique to 5.12+ climbers learning how to utilize their strength, endurance and power with greater efficiency and effectiveness.