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Sunday Nov 15th, Bouldering Competition

Michigan Outdoor Leadership Semester [MOLS]
MOLS clinics provide participants with the opportunity to learn wilderness skills and gain confidence in leadership situations. Each clinic teaches the fundamentals of “Leave No Trace” travel and camping skills, technical outdoor skills, and offers the experience to receive instruction in a hands-on workshop setting.  These clinics are designed to be an introduction to outdoor skills for those wishing to gain experience in outdoor recreation.
Learn more about the Michigan Outdoor Leadership Semester...

Climbing Classes
We offer two different types of classes.  A class for beginners, and a subsequent class which adds to the skill set acquired from the previous class or climbing experience.

Rock Climbing 101

The Introduction to Movement on Rock class is a eight week long course covering the basics of indoor rock climbing geared towards beginner and novice climbers. The fundamental purpose of the course is to introduce students to rock climbing in a safe manner, while providing instruction on proper knot tying, belaying, rope management, and basic rock climbing technique.

Instructor: Neale Batra - nsbatra@umich.edu
Session 1: Mondays 5 - 7 PM, Sept. 14-Nov. 9

Instructor: Justin Bonebrake- jlbones@umich.edu
Session 2: Mondays 7 - 9 PM, Oct. 12-Dec. 14
Register through U-Move.

Introduction to Technique
Each class session will focus specifically on a new technique and build on the previous sessions. Techniques include: Introduction to footwork and climbing technique; weight shifting and hip movement; fundamental footwork: foot switches and smearing; sit starts, mantles and one-armed mantles; back-stepping and flagging; sidepulls, underclings, slopers and crimpers; heel hooks; reading sequences and working problems.

Instructor: Cameron Webley, cwebley@umich.edu
Session 1: Sunday 7- 9 PM, Sept. 27-Dec. 6
Register through U-Move.

Climbing Class Refund Policy

Kid Sport Climbing Camp - Summer
Please contact the KidSport office at (734) 764-1342 or kidsport@umich.edu to request a brochure and application and visit our website at http://www.umich.edu/~umove/kidsport.html

KidSport has also partnered with Outdoor Adventures to offer three one-week sessions of rock climibing, fun and fitness. This week is a skill-based rock climbing progression including beginning rock climbing and bouldering techniques for kids ages 8-10 and 11-12. All experience levels are welcome!

More about UMOVE-
U-MOVE FITNESS & KIDSPORT SUMMER CAMP  U-Move Fitness offers a wide variety of group exercise and wellness classes to faculty, staff, and students of the University of Michigan and residents of Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. KidSport offers children the opportunity to learn and refine non-competitive sport-specific skills, team building, and social skills. 

 

Did you know that the M-Rock will be open for climbing during the spring and summer?
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Planning a backpacking trip or a BBQ? The Rental Center has everything you need!
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Need to brush up on your climbing skills over the summer? M-Rock offers several classes.
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