Classes & Trips
Redpoint Outdoor School’s classes are designed to put the students’ learning first. Combining elements of a formal classroom with experiential learning, your time spent with us is sure to be engaging, challenging, and packed with useful information.
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Our introductory level classes focus on experiential learning, allowing students to naturally explore.
Learn basic principles to climbing.
Recommended for people new to the sport
If you’re ready to commit to climbing,
this safety skill is foundational
You already know how to belay and
want to take your climbing to the next level
Techniques and strength training
tailored to bouldering
Learn to descend steep surfaces safely
Build a routine to train like a pro
Intermediate level instruction incorporates more class time to discuss more complex and nuanced subjects, but still leave lots of time for practice with an instructor.
Recommended if you already have a love for climbing.
Please note suggested prerequisites.
Two-part class that teaches how to
lead climb and lead belay
Experiential learning class designed for people
who already know how to lead
Falling can be scary, especially on lead,
so learn some tips on how to manage this fear
Day-long class at Whipps Ledges on
how to set up a natural top rope anchor
Learn how to follow a sport climb and
clean an anchor safely and efficiently
Learn to hang your own quickdraws, build and clean
an anchor, and start lead climbing outdoors
Instruction at the advanced level puts the most responsibility on the student. Be prepared to study or practice skills before and after the class!
Prerequisites are required at this level.
How to set passive and active protection in natural
placements so you to lead climb on trad
Day-long class that teaches all the skills you need to
multi-pitch climb in a single-pitch setting
Multi-day-long class designed for anyone who
wants to facilitate outdoor top-rope
rock climbing or rappelling for others
Multi-day-long class helps hopeful future pros meet
all the prerequisites for taking an AMGA SPI course