Falling & Commitment Clinic 09/08

Course description

If you are scared of falling, find it hard to commit to a move (high)above a bolt, experience difficulties focusing, or want to deepen your understanding of mental aspects of climbing, sign up for a limited opportunity The Rock Warrior’s Way mental training clinic. You will learn how to focus attention under stress, which will allow you to better deal with doubts and improve your commitment. Learn How To: Fall as a skill Give a dynamic (cushioned) belay Break a climb into smaller risk events Assess risks effectively Distinguish between no- and yes-fall zones Engage no- and yes-fall zones appropriately Make appropriate risk decisions Improve body and mind awareness Rest effectively Improve breathing Create flow and momentum Deal with climbing stress Commit more deliberately Reduce fear Mental training resources Requirements: – proficient lead belaying with a semiautomatic belay device – 16 years or older, lead climbing experience, climbing 5c toprope indoors Minimum participants - 2 Maximum participants - 6 Clinics are valuable to climbers of any level and will be adjusted to anyone’s needs to create an appropriate challenge level. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. *Payment for this clinic is in person. Booking process is the same; you will only not be required to pay anything at the end.