Big Wall w/ Mark Hudon
Clinic Description
Big wall climbing is all about systems—anchors, hauling, changing leads, setting up a portaledge, anchor architecture, planning, packing a haul bag and lowering out a haul bag are all critical systems to have figured out before you head up. We will discuss moving up in our aiders as well as cleaning straight up and diagonal pitches.
Big wall climbing is all about systems—anchors, hauling, changing leads, setting up a portaledge, anchor architecture, planning, packing a haul bag and lowering out a haul bag are all critical systems to have figured out before you head up. We will discuss moving up in our aiders as well as cleaning straight up and diagonal pitches.
Please bring a pencil and paper to take notes and something to take photos of the systems.
Instructor Bio:
Mark has been climbing for more than 50 years. He first climbed El Cap in 1974 and most recently climbed it last year. Mark and Max Jones were the first climbers to attempt to free climb El Cap in 1979. They free climbed all but 300 feet of the Salathe Wall, breaking the paradigms of the day and setting the stage for future free El Cap ascents.
In 1978, Mark climbed the second ascent of the first 5.13 in the US, the Phoenix in Yosemite Valley.
Instructor Bio:
Mark has been climbing for more than 50 years. He first climbed El Cap in 1974 and most recently climbed it last year. Mark and Max Jones were the first climbers to attempt to free climb El Cap in 1979. They free climbed all but 300 feet of the Salathe Wall, breaking the paradigms of the day and setting the stage for future free El Cap ascents.
In 1978, Mark climbed the second ascent of the first 5.13 in the US, the Phoenix in Yosemite Valley.
After a bit of a hiatus from climbing, Mark came roaring back in 2009, leading the Nose in 15 hours at the age of 53. Since then, Mark has climbed El Cap 28 times. His almost free ascent of Freerider in 2019 was made into the movie “Free As Can Be”.
Mark’s deep knowledge of wall climbing, coupled with his ability and enthusiasm for explanation, is informative and a treat for anyone attending his clinics.
Prerequisites:
This clinic will be valuable for beginner wall climbers, however you should have a basic idea of how things work to climb a wall, such as ascending a rope safely, moving about on an anchor with daisies and, multi pitch climbing.
Participants: 3 Minimum - 15 Maximum
Price: $125 Member, $160 Non-Member
Time and Date: Pipeworks, June 14th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
RESERVATIONS: All clinics require a reservation. If you do not have a reservation, please ask the front desk if there is space before attending the clinic.
CANCELLATIONS: To receive a refund, cancellations must be received at least 72 hours before the clinic date. If fewer than 3 students enroll, this clinic may be canceled 24 hours before the clinic date.
NO-SHOW: No Refund.
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