Climbing Movement Series
Climbing is a SKILL sport.
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Basecamp's head coach (Andrew) and program director (Kolton) have broken down movement into 4 digestible but comprehensive 3-week units designed to compliment each other or be taken in isolation. Climbing is FUN, and by learning to move better on the wall, these courses can unlock your full movement potential.
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Each 3-week unit –– (1) Handwork, (2) Footwork, (3) Center of Gravity, and (4) Forces –– is designed to be taken together or separately in any order. But if you're newer to climbing or aren't sure where to start, take Handwork and/or Footwork first. If you've never climbed before and are exploring climbing as a potentially new passion, our Intro Series might be a better starting place.
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Footwork Series
Arguably the most important foundation for any climber, Basecamp's footwork series covers foundations for every climber to more advanced techniques needed to send harder grades.
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Next Class: October of 2024
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Week 1: Edging (Inside & Outside), Smearing, & Shoe Choices
Week 2: Pivoting & Foot Swapping
Week 3: Heel Hooks, Toe Hooks, & Opposing feet (Bicycles & Tweezing)
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Forces Series
The forces of how we push or pull on holds allows us to stabilize or mobilize our bodies in fun and creative ways. Explore this abstract concept and learn to make it concrete to improve your climbing.
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Next Class: December of 2024
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Week 1: Intro to Forces & Distribution
Week 2: Creating Mobility with Parallel Forces
Week 3: Creating Stability with Opposing Forces
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Handwork Series
Every climber needs to know how to hold onto the wall and maximize the use of forearms, hands, and fingers on multiple types of holds. Basecamp's handwork series teaches climbers beginner–advanced grips, when to use them, and some tips to maximize each.
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Next Class: September of 2024
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Week 1: Types of Holds, Directionality, & Buying Time to Latching Holds
Week 2: Open Grip Tips (Jugs, Slopers, Rails, Pockets)
Week 3: Crimp Grip Tips & Thumb Placement
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Center of Gravity Series
Climbing efficiently and making your weight work for you are the hallmarks of this series. If you want to know why and how why climbers turn their hips or where to place your hips to save energy, sign up for this unit.
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Next Class: November of 2024
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Week 1: Hip Placement/Location
Week 2: Hip Turn & Balance
Week 3: Using Momentum
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