Rock Climbing
Clinincs and Guided Trips
At Whitefish Vertical, we offer guided rock climbing trips and clinics tailored for adventurers at every skill level. Our AMGA Certified guides and instructors are dedicated to teaching you fundamental climbing techniques, helping you gain the confidence to climb independently. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, our supportive and learning friendly atmosphere is perfect for you. Come join us for an experience that will elevate your climbing journey!
Below are some of the courses we offer. If you don't see what you are looking for, please reach out and let us know what you want to learn.
Private Rock Climbing Trip
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You choose the goals and objectives for the day!
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Great for all ability levels
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Refine technique and technical skills​
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Fun family adventure!
Pricing
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1 person $380
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Each add. person +$120
Intro to Outdoor Climbing
This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to rock climbing, both for beginners who have never climbed before and for indoor climbers who want to transition into outdoor rock climbing or alpinism.
Skills covered:
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Introduction to Equipment: Design, Care, Use, and Selection
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Introduction to Knots and Hitches
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Techniques for Belaying and Rappelling
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Climbing Commands
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Development of Full Repertoire of Free Climbing Technique for Moderate Ground
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Introduction to both Passive and Active Traditional Protection
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Anchor Construction
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Techniques for Setting Up and Managing Top-Rope Sites
Pricing
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$120 per person (minimum of 4 required to run clinic)
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Or $480 for private clinic
Learn to Lead Climb
The objective of this program is to introduce climbers to the techniques required for leading single-pitch sport and traditional rock routes while improving technical and movement skills.
The Learn to Lead Climb course addresses each of the components required to safely and successfully lead a rock climb.
Course skills include:
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Care and selection of traditional climbing gear
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Introduction to modern traditional technique
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Anchor building techniques and management
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Leader safety in both a single and a multi-pitch environment
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Technical free climbing movement for a leader
Pricing
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$150 per person (minimum of 4 required to run clinic)
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Or $600 for private clinic
Rock Rescue Clinics
Rock Rescue 101 - Basic
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Learn the skills needed to get out of scary situations
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Applicable to single pitch scenarios and beyond
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Learn specific knots, how to escape the belay, how to transfer the load, and much more
Pricing
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$120 per person (minimum of 4 required to run clinic)
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Or $480 for private clinic
Rock Rescue 201 - Advanced
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Learn multipitch rescue skills
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Passing the knot
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Lowering systems
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Rope ascension
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Mechanical advantage: 3:1 - 5:1 - 6:1
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Counter Balance Rappel
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Tandem Rappel
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$150 per person (minimum of 4 required to run clinic)
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Or $600 for private clinic
Multi Pitch Skills Clinic
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Learn how to climb longer multipitch routes
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Work on lead climbing skills
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Become familiar and more efficient with trad climbing
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Learn and practice building a variety of anchor systems
Pricing
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$150 per person (minimum of 4 required to run clinic)
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Or $600 for private clinic