Climbing and Grading Systems

Some of you may wonder what determines the grade or difficulty of a route. Here are some useful resources: Alpine Climbing (NCCS) Grade I: Normally requires several hours; can be of any difficulty. Grade II: Requires half a day; any technical difficulty Grade III: Requires a day to do the technical portion; any technical difficulty …

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Awesome Sunday

Today, we faced a challenge! Our new students are incredibly talented and super quick learners, so we were encouraged to raise the level of climbing UP to meet and exceed their expectations. Not only does our class provide basic information to new climbers, but we also verify their skills and tailor our class to fit …

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