Progression Series
Here at Movement you belong – whatever your current level or experience, we have classes that will help you progress as a climber and challenge you to grow. Our knowledgeable, motivating coaches delve into every layer and level of the climbing training journey.
New to climbing? Check out the Intro Series! More experienced? Check out the Intermediate series and beyond.
Intro Classes
Start your climbing journey here. In our intro series classes, you’ll build the fundamentals to support your climbing and personal climbing progression. These classes taken in order (or take the BRC package and then skip right to Intro to Training) will help you progress through your first 3-6 months of climbing.
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Beginner Rock Climbing Package
Jump start your climbing journey, expand your community, and have some fun! The Beginner Rock Climbing Package includes 4 classes, unlimited access to the gym for 30 days, and all rental gear needed. You’ll gain experience and knowledge in the Intro to Bouldering and Intro to Rope Climbing classes. We’ll then help you build foundational climbing skills in our Intro to Technique class and ensure your climbing continues to progress through personalized coaching in the Technique day putting it all together.
- Week 1: Intro to Rope Climbing
- Week 2: Intro to Bouldering
- Week 3: Intro to Technique
- Week 4: Technique Lab (putting it all together)
Price: $140
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Introduction to Rope Climbing
Learn the basics of knot tying and belay technique! Designed for people with little or no climbing experience, this course teaches the skills needed to climb independently at the gym and is a great first-time climbing experience.
Price: $35 | Member Price: Free
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Introduction to Bouldering
Come learn to boulder. Our instructors create a fun, community-focused experience covering falling, bouldering etiquette, and basic movement skills. If you’re new to bouldering, this is the perfect class to get started on a new, lifelong passion.
Upgrade option: Intro+ adds 15 days of access for $30!
Price: $35 | Member Price: Free
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Introduction to Technique
Feeling comfortable on the wall and ready to begin honing your craft? In this class, we’ll cover key techniques to help you really progress in your climbing. Learn principles needed to drive movement from your toes, how to position your body and use handholds efficiently, and use breath to support your mind and movement. You’ll get time to practice with feedback from our talented coaches. Leave with the skills to tackle most climbs through V3 and 5.10s.
Price: $55 | Member Price: $40
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Introduction to Training
Learn to climb stronger and longer
This two-day program will help you figure out an approach to your training so that your time in the gym is intentional and well-spent—while still leaving room for some fun. You’ll set goals and learn drills focused on building strength and endurance. Watch, listen, and learn from an expert coach—then get lots of practice. Plus, you’ll go home with a training plan.
Price: $88 | Member Price: $58
Intermediate Classes
Continue your climbing progression with classes that help bring awareness and purpose to your climbing from movement on the wall to mental game and leading skills. These classes taken together can help climbers with 3-6 months or more experience progress up through, on average, the V6 and 5.12 level.
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Learn to Lead with a GRIGRI
Over the course of two classes, learn the essential techniques necessary to lead climb and belay in the gym using the popular assisted braking device, the GRIGRI. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice taking and catching falls. This course is also a great first step for those with aspirations to lead outdoors.
Price: $168 | Member Price: $138
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Learn to Lead LAB
In this class, you’ll get the opportunity to hone your lead climbing and belaying skills outside of the mock scenario. Expect to come out of this class with a more nuanced understanding of lead climbing best practices. Perfect for those who are working to pass the Lead Check and those already leading who want to build your confidence in the fundamentals.
Price: $73 | Member Price: $58
outdoor development
If the outdoors is calling and you must go, then this series is for you!
Learn skills that will help support your transition to climbing outside. We can’t teach you everything you need to know to climb outdoors, but can help you get started. As a bonus, some of these skills help with indoor climbing too!
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Outdoor Development: Sport Climbing Outside
Interested in moving your sport climbing outdoors? This three-hour indoor class will provide hands-on experience with best practices for single-pitch sport climbing, including clipping bolts, building anchors, cleaning an anchor, and lowering. This class does not teach how to lead belay or lead climb (see Intro to Sport Lead for learning to lead belay and lead climb).
Price: $89 | Member Price: $74