Outdoor Sport Climbing: The Basics
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Woman Up 2026 clinics will take place across multiple Touchstone gyms in California. By expanding beyond a single location, we can reach more of our community and create greater access and opportunities to participate. Interested in what’s being offered? Check out the clinics here. Registration opens on July 1st at noon; mark your calendars! |
Instructor: Ada Jones
Bio: Ada Jones (they/them) has been climbing for nearly their entire life and loves sharing their passion through teaching. After growing up climbing in Northern California, Ada transitioned from competitive climbing coaching to guiding and has spent the last five years working as a Single Pitch Instructor and Apprentice Rock Guide. When they’re not climbing, Ada can usually be found trail running with their pup or diving into a new knitting project.
Clinic Description: Ready to take your quickdraw clipping skills outside, but feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice on lowering and cleaning routes? We’ve got the clinic for you.
In Outdoor Sport Climbing: The Basics, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to start clipping bolts at your local crag. While this clinic won’t cover everything there is to know about sport climbing, you’ll learn how to safely get up and down routes at the vast majority of modern sport climbing areas.
Includes: 1 session, 3 hours of instruction
Prerequisites:
- Touchstone Lead Card
- Must be 18 years or older
When/Where: 5:30pm to 8:30pm on July 8th at Great Western Power Co.
Participants: 3 Minimum - 6 Maximum
Price: $75 Member, $110 Non-Member
Woman Up donates all proceeds to a non-profit that increases diversity in the climbing and outdoor recreation world. This year, we're thrilled to announce WalkGood LA as the 2026 beneficiary. WalkGood LA is a nonprofit wellness organization dedicated to creating spaces for healing through community-based movement and mindfulness.
Our Access to Climbing (ATC) Program offers 25% off on clinics and competitions. Contact info@touchstoneclimbing.com to receive your unique discount code before booking, which can be applied during registration to receive a 25% discount.
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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