Beginner Belay Clinic
September 19 @ 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Today's Adventure Ecology:
Ready to get off the ground and try something new? Join the Squam Lakes Association for a beginner top-rope belay clinic and learn the essential skills you need to get started with rock climbing!
In this introductory clinic, we’ll cover the basics of climbing safety, including how to properly put on and secure a harness, tie in, set up a belay device, use climbing commands, and safely belay a climber. Participants will have plenty of opportunities to practice these skills with guidance from an instructor, as well as get on the wall and experience a little climbing themselves!
No prior climbing experience is necessary; just come ready to learn, practice, and try something new. This clinic is designed to give participants an introduction to the fundamentals of top-rope climbing and belaying, but it is not a certification course. Additional practice and instruction with a qualified climbing professional is recommended before climbing or belaying independently.
This program is for ages 12 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required for this free event.
In this introductory clinic, we’ll cover the basics of climbing safety, including how to properly put on and secure a harness, tie in, set up a belay device, use climbing commands, and safely belay a climber. Participants will have plenty of opportunities to practice these skills with guidance from an instructor, as well as get on the wall and experience a little climbing themselves!
No prior climbing experience is necessary; just come ready to learn, practice, and try something new. This clinic is designed to give participants an introduction to the fundamentals of top-rope climbing and belaying, but it is not a certification course. Additional practice and instruction with a qualified climbing professional is recommended before climbing or belaying independently.
This program is for ages 12 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required for this free event.
Location:
534 US-Route 3, Holderness, NH
The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.
What to bring
Please come prepared with a water bottle, closed-toed shoes, and shorts or pants that will be comfortable under a harness. All climbing materials will be provided.
Meet this week's guide
Macie Kane is an Education and Outreach Assistant at the SLA. She recently graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a degree in environmental biology. She loves hiking, rock climbing, and a good sunset. She enjoys sharing her love of nature with others and is excited to share it with you!
