ACF CLINICS

Presented by The VF Foundation

A Thursday special - go over gear, basics, what to expect at the crag, and how this damn rock climbing thing works, particularly how it works at ACF. Highly recommended for those who have never climbed outside before. This will be at Basecamp; no actual climbing.

Presented by The North Face

If this is your first time climbing outside, start here! You'll go over differences between the gym and the crag, and get right to safely climbing outside. This will be out at the crag and will be a full day of climbing as much as you want to!

Presented by Petzl

Do you want to learn how to belay, or do you need a refresher? Are you looking for help with tweaks to the traditional belay that will make it easier with whatever wonkiness you have going on? This is the clinic for you! We’ll have ground stations setup and skilled instructors to teach you a basic belay on a gri gr or ATC, and work with you to figure out what you need to be a safe, effective belayer. If you facilitate adaptiv climbing, you can also come to learn how to teach others.

Presented by POA Tennessee

Lower Limb amps will gather to swap feet, techniques, and experiment with the movement of lower limb amputee climbing. We’ll have samples of different types of feet and other tools to try. Get ready to get rowdy - the LL crew tends to be our biggest and loudest!

Climb with other visually impaired climbers. Swap tricks and beta and learn from the best VI climbers in the world about being the best blind climber you can be.

Presented by Paradox Sports

Routes will be hung with top ropes and participants will mock lead on those ropes after ground school where they learn proper rope and clipping techniques. At climber and instructor discretion, participants may elect to lead 'for real.' Depending on route location and instructor discretion, participants may be able to take practice whips. Participants should be lead belay certified if possible. Otherwise that will be covered in the class as well.

Presented by Torrent Falls Climbing

We are excited to add the legendary Torrent Falls to our crag list! If you’ve been to ACF before and are getting bored with Bruise Brothers, check out this private access crag tht has been graciously opened to ACF. You will need to arrange own transit and there will not be mobility assistance, however the trail to the main cragis mild. Additional waiver needed.

Presented by Bronco Wild Fund

Nerd out on cracks and gear. You'll learn about different types of trad gear and how to use them, what makes a good placement, and the basics of trad anchors. Participants can mock lead routes and have their placements evaluated by instructors. Expect the routes to be about 5.8.

Focus is mainly on sport anchor building and cleaning. Participants will use ground anchors to practice bolted, chain, and mussey anchor building and cleaning using quickdraws, quads, etc. Cleaning and lowering/rapelling will close out the course. Course can end with instructor at top anchor supervising a 'real' anchor cleaning and lower off.

Presented by Mammut

Participants should bring their own camera that they have at least a working knowledge how to use. Participants will learn tips and tricks for what makes a good climbing photo, as well as the basic of shooting from a rope. There may be opportunity to shoot climbers at Open Climb.

Head out on a longer approach to get on some different climbs, deeper into Muir Valley. There will be very limited mobility assistance to get to these crags, and you will be out all day so be sure to pack appropriately. Routes will be mostly 5.10 and up.

You know how to get up the wall, but how about getting down? Learn and practice how to rappel under the watchful eye of our safe instructors! Participants should bring their own double tube style belay/device if possible.

Are you looking to climb your hardest ever, but need to work on the mental aspects of how? Work with two paraclimbing coaches on how to plan and approach climbing at your project grade!

Do you want to just get to climbing, but don’t have what you need to head out on your own? We’ll have topropes and belayers available so you can just get right to it! There won’t be any official instruction, but our volunteers are knowledgeable and ready to help our where needed!

Is your finger count less than ten? This is the hang out for you! Upper limb different people can share taping (or not taping!) techniques and tips and tricks to advance their climbing skills.

If having a not fully functional spinal cord is your thing, we have the crew for you! We’ll have experts on hand to discuss assisted climbing rigs, or how to climb without using them. Learn more about opportunities for the SCI climber!

Got something wonky going on with your nervous system? Is your brain not so great at talking to your body? MS, EDS, neurological fun stuff, and more - come meet your peeps! The Roller team will be at an accessible crag where there will be lots of help to get you around.

Got something wonky going on with your nervous system? Is your brain not so great at talking to your body? MS, EDS, neurological fun stuff, and more - come meet your peeps! This clinic is for RP climbers who are mostly self mobile over uneven terrain and steeper stairs.

Are you ready to take your sense of balance to new heights? Join us for an exciting adventure in the world of adaptive slacklining! This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of slackline. Slackline is an act of walking, seating and/or balancing along a suspended length of webbing between trees! Our instructor will guide you through fundamental balance techniques, helping you build stability and coordination.

Learn the basics of tools you should have on you in case of emergencies at the crag, and learn how to make a plan for when a great day doesn’t go to plan. Bring your notebook - you’re going to want to remember this stuff!

Ground school for those who really want to get off the ground! You’ll go over types of anchors, speedy transitions, and many other skills that it takes to get waaaaay off the deck. Bring whatever gear you own, but we’ll have some anchor material to borrow. This is a great compliment for those who have already done intro to rapelling, sport anchors, and/or intro to trad.

This clinic will go more into breathing before you get on the wall to trigger a flow state, breathing on the wall as you move with movement, hard moves and resting, then breathing after you fall to work on recovering quicker for that next burn. This one also has an optional ice plunge time to work on breathing in more stressful situations like working through pump and the crux.

This clinic will focus on how to adapt you climbing style to find more stable positions, bringing hips into the wall and focusing on what parts of the foot to use while climbing outside. This will also touch on same sided climb (twist locks) lock offs, and some straight arm climbing. Not recommended for first timers.

Learn the basics of the dark art of pulling on gear, weighting your cams, and how to use those devlish aiders and hooks. Not recommended for new climbers. Recommended for climbers who already hav a basic understanding of trad climbing and some rope work.

Saturday night can often be… a lot. Get ready for one more day of climbing with a community slow paced yoga session. Sunday AM, Basecamp