Beginner to Badass Highlights + Season 2 Starts 11/6!
Beginner to Badass Season 1 was great. Huge turnout. Huge milestones. We had tears. We had bonding. We got better. Season 2 starts Tuesday, November 6th.
Brief
We’ll take you from beginner to badass in six weeks, providing you with all the knowledge needed to get stronger, fitter, faster. This series saves newbies time and coin by learning how to climb right the first time. This series also proves helpful for seasoned climbers looking to shake off the rust and get back into bouldering.
Logistics
NOSOTROS members participate free for the duration of the six classes. Those who are not members can reserve their spot by paying $20 for the clinic on our SHOP page - the link is also emboldened blue below. After payment, you are automatically enrolled. Once classes start, non-members will just need to purchase passes for each time we meet. You can get a Day Pass each Tuesday for $11.99. You can get a 10 Punch, that will cover all six classes - and then some - for $89. Or you can get one of our membership offerings. Any pass applies. Climbing shoes are $3 if you need to rent a pair. If you're looking to buy a pair, The Backpacker's Shop in Sheffield, REI in Beachwood, or SierraTradingPost.com, are all good.
Time
Each class will start at 7p. Classes last an hour and are taught by 7-year scaling stud, Cory Berry. Cory's a really solid guy. He's an engineer, he's super smart, he's great with people, he's got a big heart, and he's a huge climbing nerd, which I think make the best teachers.
Urgency
27 reservations were made within the first three days Season 1 was available. We're limiting Season 2 to 20 spots. Seven climbers from last season already preregistered for Season 2. Remaining slots will fill fast. Make haste.
Closing
If you're a NOSOTROS member who's interested, email us at goNOSOTROS@gmail.com and we'll add you to the headcount. If you're not a member, reserve your spot here.
Below is the Beginner to Badass itinerary:
Overall Goals
Develop correct and useful climbing skills
Create a gateway into other sectors of climbing
Create goals for continuous improvement
11/6/18 - Week 1 - Brief Intro then Quickly Getting to Climbing
Goal: Effectively introduce the class
Intro
Quickly explain each week of clinic:
Week 1, Introduction
Week 2, Footwork
Technique
Drills
Week 3, Handwork
Technique
Drills
Week 4, Dynamic Movement / Rest Technique
Technique
Drills
Week 5, Personal Goal Focus / Practice
Pull all previous weeks together
Practice with Nosotros setters
One on One
Week 6, Introduction to the Types of Climbing / Party
Bouldering
Top Roping
Teach the basics of belaying.
Sport Climbing
Demonstrate
Traditional Climbing
Demonstrate
Aid Climbing
Talk about it
Surprise gift OR party
Start Climbing
11/13/18 - Week 2 - Footwork
Goal: Learn and practice correct footwork
Habits of Good Footwork
Overcoming the Hand Bias
Practice Downclimbing
Emphasize foot sequences
Compensating for Climbing Gyms
Vary route-setting “rules” for foothold use
Practice on tiny footholds
Wear good shoes
Foot-Placement Guidelines
Make many foot movements
Select the target and watch the toes land - monitor foot placement
Maintain gradual, consistent pressure on the foothold throughout its use
Seek out and master technical face and slab climbs
Climbing
Warmup / Stretching
Downclimb, Moderate/Easy Routes
Precision Feet, Moderate/Easy Routes
Jibs Only, On Specialty Set Routes
11/20/18 - Week 3 - Handwork
Goal: Learn and practice correct handwork
Different handholds and what makes them positive
Edges
Depth
Two strongest fingers middle and ring location
Direction
Pockets
Direction
Slopers
Friction
Steepness
Slopers are meant to be felt
Pinches
Depth
Body Position
Tips for Better Handwork
Experiment with various grip positions to find the right fit
Use the deepest and/or most positive aspects of edges and pinches
Consider injury risks when evaluating the best use of pockets
Slopers are rarely uniform; identify the spots that are more positive or offer better friction
Consider using pinches as sidepulls or gastons
Get the thumbs involved with catches, wraps, and distance “gasto-clings”
Climbing
Warmup / Stretching
Downclimb, Moderate/Easy Routes
Hold Focus, On Specialty Set Routes
Thumbs Only, Moderate/Easy Routes
Direction Drill, On Specialty Set Routes
11/27/18 - Week 4 - Dynamic Movement / Rest Technique
Goal: Learn and practice correct dynamic movement and rest techniques
Dyno, a dynamic movement that allows you to reach a holdout of reach
Unstable movements
Purpose of resting is to de-pump the forearms
Large Holds and Jugs, apply force close to joint
Hook
Stem
Chicken Wing
Climbing
Warmup / Stretching
Two Points of Contact, Moderate/Easy Routes
One Arm Traverse
Dyno Practice, On Specialty Set Route
Traverse till Fail Rest Focus
12/4/18 - Week 5 - Personal Goal Focus / Practice Personally with Skilled Setters
Goal: Develop personal goals 1 on 1 and practice previous weeks
Climbing
Warmup / Stretching
Downclimb, Moderate/Easy Routes
Two Points of Contact, Moderate/Easy Routes
One Arm Traverse
Dyno Practice, On Specialty Set Route
Traverse till Fail Rest and Hand Hold Focus
12/11/18 - Week 6 - Introduction to Other Types of Climbing / Party
Goal: Introduce the types of climbing at a basic level
Bouldering
Outdoor rating system
Outdoor Bouldering
Top Roping
Teach the basics of belaying
Set up ropes on wall
Sport Climbing
Demonstrate sport climbing concept
Setup quickdraws on the wall
Practice Clipping
Traditional Climbing
Demonstrate traditional climbing concept.
Bring in gear
Aid Climbing
Talk about it
Surprise gift OR party
