Wānaka Crag Fest - Climbing Clinics
Learn something new or improve your climbing skills by joining one of our instructor-led climbing clinics. Regardless of whether you are a self-sufficient or supported climber, you can add any of the following climbing clinics to your festival ticket.
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Friday 1pm – 4.30pm |
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Basecamp Adventures - Intro To Outdoor ClimbingFor those wanting to make the transition from indoors to the outdoor climbing realm. Clinic topics:
Ratio 1:9 (minimum 6) Cost: $50 Equipment: Harness, rock shoes, chalk (optional) and if you have them: climbing rope, helmet, belay device, otherwise these will be provided. |
Anchor BuildingFor climbers wanting a clinic on building anchors on bolts and linking trad placements. Clinic topics:
Ratio 1:6 (minimum 4) Cost: $70 Equipment: Harness, helmet, belay device, rock shoes, climbing rope, personal anchor system/lanyard, 120cm sling, 240cm sling, locking carabiners x4, snaplink carabiners x 2, whatever trad gear you have. |
Rescue SkillsFor intermediate to advanced climbers who want skills that will get them out of trouble on crag top belays or multi pitch routes. Clinic topics:
Ratio: 1:6 (minimum 4) Cost: $70 Equipment: Harness, helmet, climbing rope, belay device - ATC Guide or similar with guide function, personal anchor system/lanyard, 120cm sewn sling, 240cm sewn sling, locking carabiners - 2 x ‘pear’ 3 x ‘D’, snaplink carabiners x 2, prusik loops x 2 - 1 long (from foot to chest), 1 short (from belly button to eyes). |
Saturday 9am – 3pm |
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Beginning To LeadThis clinic is aimed at climbers who are top roping outdoors and are keen to get on the sharp end of the rope. Participants will learn the ins and outs of leading sport routes safely and efficiently. Clinic topics:
Ratio 1:6 (minimum 4) Cost: $120 Equipment: Harness, helmet, belay device, rock shoes, climbing rope, quickdraws x 6, carabiners, chalk, personal anchor system/lanyard, sewn sling 120cm x 1, snaplink carabiners x 2, locking carabiners x 2, Prusik loop x 1. |
Intro To Leading On TradFor climbers leading on bolts and wanting to safely get into leading on traditional gear. Clinic Topics:
Ratio 1:4 (minimum 3) Cost: $150 Equipment: Harness, helmet, belay device, rock shoes, climbing rope, quickdraws x 6, carabiners, chalk, personal anchor system/lanyard, whatever trad gear - wires, cams - you have or can borrow, sewn sling 120cm x 1, snaplink carabiners x 2, locking carabiners x 3, Prusik loop x 1. |
Multi-pitch ClimbingTo learn techniques for safe and successful climbing in the multi pitch environment Clinic topics:
Ratio: 1:4 (minimum 3) Cost: $150 Equipment: Harness, helmet, belay device, rock shoes, climbing rope, quickdraws x 6 (5 x standard, 1 x extendable 60cm), chalk, personal anchor system/lanyard, 120cm sewn sling, 240cm sewn sling, locking carabiners x 5 - (2 x ‘pear’ 3 x ‘D’), snaplink carabiners x 2, prusik loops x 2 - 1 long (from foot to chest), 1 short (from belly button to eyes). |
Clinic Refund Policy
No refunds will be available should you cancel within 6 weeks of the clinic start. Any refunds outside of this are at the discretion of the NZAC Climbing Festival and will depend on whether a replacement can be found.
The NZAC wil try to minimize the impact of bad weather on clinics. At times the best option may be to relocate the clinic. If this is the case the instructor in charge will liaise with all course participants.
No refunds are due for leaving the clinic for medical or fitness reasons. Exceptional circumstances may be considered and are at the discretion of the NZAC.
NZAC reserves the right to cancel a clinic if minimum numbers are not reached. In this case a full refund will be provided.
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