WYOCLIMBERS

LOCAL YOUTH CLIMBING

*with transportation to and from City Park to Wild Iris*

with Wind River Climbing Guides and Marcus Garcia: This clinic is intended for Fremont county local youths that want to learn how to and experience climbing outdoors and is made possible thanks to local grants. No festival all-access pass (ticket) is required to participate. Gear is available to borrow and transportation to and from Lander City Park to Wild Iris will be provided! No prior climbing experience is necessary. 12 people max. FREE.

Youth do not need a festival ticket to join this clinic! FREE CLINIC!

STERLING ROPE

Fundamentals of Anchor Building and Cleaning with Genevieve Walker

Acquiring the knowledge to safely build anchors is a fundamental skill to climbing outdoors. In this course you will learn how to build a few different anchors in a sport climbing setting and safely break them down. We will also cover a few knots that are heavily utilized in outdoor climbing. Demonstration and practice of systems will happen on the ground before transitioning onto the wall. Traditional gear anchors will not be covered in this course. The big takeaway from this clinic is to gain more competence in these technical skills so you can safely enjoy a day at the crag with more confidence!

Thank you to Sterling Rope for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Experience with top roping indoors or outdoors.

Cost: $30

SCARPA

Unleashing Your Power Center with Kitty Calhoun

Unleash your power center with Kitty Calhoun, a SCARPA and Patagonia athlete. Do you ever feel like you are pulling yourself up a route? Or that your center of gravity is like a boat anchor? This clinic will incorporate drills to help you focus on your power center and re-engage this often underutilized asset.

Thank you to SCARPA for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: This clinic is best suited for Intermediate to Advanced climbers 

Cost: $30

SCARPA

Crack the Code: Long Term Projecting Tactics with Shara Zaia

Projecting isn’t just for the pros. If you’re ready to try harder but feel held back by doubt or unclear strategy, this clinic will give you the tools to approach your next big project with confidence. Whether you’re breaking into 5.11 or chasing your first 5.12, we’ll cover tactics like chunking routes, stick clipping, mental rehearsal, and redpoint strategies to help you make progress that lasts. Projects aren’t done in a day—so let go of the pressure to send and get curious about the process. You’ll reframe what success looks like and learn how to work routes outside your comfort zone with intention and joy.

Thank you to SCARPA for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: This clinic is designed for intermediate sport climbers who are comfortable lead climbing and are projecting routes in the 5.11 range or breaking into 5.12. Participants should have a solid foundation of lead climbing experience and an understanding of safe belay practices. We will be lead climbing during the clinic (with options to toprope sections when helpful), so comfort taking and catching lead falls is required. 

Cost: $30

MIND ATHLETE & INNER SOURCE PERFORMANCE

Send Trains & Soulmates with Josie McKee and Alex Bridgewater

There are certain people that when you’re with them, you just climb better. You send things you didn’t think were possible. This is not just luck. Human performance is impacted by social context. But finding that person out there in the world and having your schedules align for you to send your project might be harder than finding your soulmate on a dating app – it happens, but it’s rare. In this clinic, we’ll help you cultivate this magical partner dynamic, rather than leaving it up to chance: you'll climb harder and have a more fun! We’ll start with creating some awareness of how you need to be supported, then ways to be better coaches/teammates for each other, through various partnership dynamics: partners of different abilities, partners that are on a similar level, romantic partners as climbing partners.

Thank you to Mind Athlete and Inner Source Performance for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: This clinic is best suited for intermediate and advanced climbers who are experienced lead belayers. 

Cost: $30

RAB

The Head Game: Taming Fear in Climbing with Hayden Jamieson

Learn how to work with fear—not against it. This clinic dives into practical tools and mental strategies to help climbers manage fear, stay focused, and build confidence on the wall. Whether you're battling the jitters before a lead or feeling frozen at the crux, you'll walk away with mindset shifts and exercises to keep you moving upward. Open to climbers of all levels.

Thank you to Rab for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: This clinic is open to all levels.  

Cost: $30

PHYSIVANTAGE NUTRITION

Performance Climbing After Age 40 with Eric Horst

Learn how to climb (and train) smarter so as to sustain -- or elevate -- your climbing level into middle age and beyond.

Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced (5.10 ability and up)

Cost: $30 

STERLING ROPE

Gym to Crag Transitions with Marcus Garcia

As indoor climbing continues to grow, more climbers are eager to take their skills outside and explore real rock. But transitioning from the gym to the crag requires a different set of skills — ones that aren't typically covered in gym settings.

This clinic is designed to give you the foundational tools and confidence to climb safely outdoors. You’ll learn:

• Site management and safety considerations

• How to transition from lead climbing to setting up a top rope

• Cleaning bolted anchors

• Reading and interpreting route descriptions

• Approaching lead climbs and bolted top-rope setups

Whether you're looking to build independence or simply understand the basics of outdoor climbing systems, this clinic is a perfect starting point for your journey from plastic to rock.

Prerequisites: This clinic is open to all climbers, and is tailored towards newer climbers.

Cost: $30

CLIMBING MAGAZINE

Intro to Big Wall with Sam MacIlwaine

Dreaming of climbing something big? Intro to Big Wall will give you a clear understanding of how the rhythm of big wall climbing differs from traditional multi-pitch climbing, what exact skills you need to master to feel comfortable starting up a wall, and how to choose your first big wall objective. This could also be a good refresher for climbers looking to feel more confident in their overall big wall approach. Learn how to set up a big wall anchor, haul, jug, and survive on a portaledge.

Thank you to Climbing Magazine for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Must have some experience multi-pitch climbing

Cost: $30

PETZL

AARP (Advanced Age Red-Pointing) with Chuck and Maggie Odette

Being “older than the hills, and twice as dusty” is no excuse for compromising your climbing performance! Come hang out with 67-year-old Chuck Odette and his 53-year-young wife, Maggie, and talk about how to employ the wisdom that only comes with age to select your projects, work them smartly and safely, adapt your training, and improve upon your weaknesses.

All skill levels welcome

Cost: $30.

LA SPORTIVA

Learn to Lead with Jonathan Siegrist

Learn to lead! Love climbing but haven’t had enough experience leading to be confident? Want to finally make your transition from top rope hero to rope gun?? This is the clinic for you. Ideally your climbing ability is minimum 5.9, and come ready to learn! 

Thank you to LaSportiva for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Climbing 5.9 ideally

Costs: $30

WEIGHMYRACK

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Climbing Shoes

We’ll cover it all, from the materials used to make climbing shoes, how they work for different climbing styles, and how to fit and compare shoes to find the best one. Whether you're looking for every advantage on your latest proj or looking to add some comfort or control in your daily driver, your new knowledge from this clinic will supercharge your shoe demoing experience and make finding the perfect shoe easy!

Thank you to WeighMyRack for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Open to every skill and experience level!

FREE WORKSHOP

Flow State Mastery: How to Access Peak Performance on Demand with Gabi Robledo

We’ve all briefly felt that rare moment where everything just clicks on the wall—we’re in the zone, linking moves with precision, and it almost feels like we’re floating up the rock. But for most climbers, that experience happens by chance, not by choice. In this clinic, I’m breaks down the science and step-by-step strategy behind turning those fleeting moments of flow into a repeatable, trainable experience. Through a mix of mindset coaching, neuroscience-backed techniques, and experiential drills, you’ll learn how to access that high-performance mental zone on demand.

Prerequisites: Open to everyone who feels confident on lead

Cost: $30

ARC’TERYX

Adaptive Climbing Techniques with Craig DeMartino

Participants will learn how to use their new “normal” body in the vertical environment. We will cover the basics for any adaptive athlete to push their climbing to new levels.

Thank you to ARC’TERYX, Adaptive Adventures and Evolv for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: This clinic is for intermediate/advanced climbers

Cost: $30

WYOCLIMBERS

Tribal Family + Youth Clinic

*with transportation from City Park to Sinks Canyon Shady Side*

with Wind River Climbing Guides: This clinic is intended for local Native Youths (5 years and older) and Families wanting to experience outdoor climbing and is made possible thanks to local community grants. No festival all-access pass (ticket) is required to participate. Gear is available to borrow and transportation to and from Lander City Park to Sinks Canyon Shady Side will be provided! No prior climbing experience is necessary. 20 people max.

A ticket to the festival is NOT required for registration for this FREE clinic!

RAB

Modern Big Wall Systems with Hayden Jamieson

Big walls demand more than just strength—they require strategy, systems, and smart decision-making. This clinic covers the latest in modern big wall tactics, including streamlined gear systems, hauling methods, anchor management, rope logistics, and time-saving techniques. Whether you're prepping for your first wall or looking to refine your systems for more speed and efficiency, this session will help you climb smarter and with greater confidence.

Thank you to Rab for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Some multi-pitch experience is required.

Cost: $30

RAB

The Tortoise & The Hare with Karly Rager

This new clinic, is focused on pacing and resting for redpoint attempts. If you feel like your endurance is always limiting you, come to this clinic to find out if your endurance can take you further than you think - with education on how to pace and rest yourself to the send, you'll learn the scientific background for making these decisions in multiple scenarios.

Thank you to Rab for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Consistently sends 5.10

Cost: $30

PETZL

AARP (Advanced Age Red-Pointing) with Chuck and Maggie Odette

Being “older than the hills, and twice as dusty” is no excuse for compromising your climbing performance! Come hang out with 67-year-old Chuck Odette and his 53-year-young wife, Maggie, and talk about how to employ the wisdom that only comes with age to select your projects, work them smartly and safely, adapt your training, and improve upon your weaknesses.

All skill levels welcome

Cost: $30.

LA SPORTIVA

On the Spot: Mastering Onsight Climbing with Tammy Wilson

Are you someone who fears the unknown when it comes to climbing? Do you find yourself sitting at every bolt, rehearsing all the moves before you attempt the send? Are you looking to level up your onsight game, feel more confident trying harder routes, and learn how to read a route from the ground? Don’t even know what onsighting is? Then this clinic is for you! Together, we’ll tackle the mental side of climbing—learning how to push through fear and stay calm on the route. You’ll pick up tips and tricks to help you send your hardest onsight yet, all while having fun! Get ready to challenge yourself, trust your instincts, and enjoy the process.

Thank you to LaSportiva for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Open to everyone, however you must know how to top rope belay.

Cost: $30

EDELRID

Backcountry Multi-pitch Trad Climbing with Mark Evans, Greg Troutman and Shingo Ohkawa

Our ground school will focus on tackling longer routes, in more remote settings, with confidence. With tips to optimize safety, speed, and enjoyment in the mountains, we’ll show you ways to get the most out of the gear you’ve got, and how to get you and your partners up, and down—including when it doesn’t go as planned, but more on how to avoid those situations!

Prerequisites: This clinic is open to intermediate climbers with some basic experience trad climbing. **Please note there is NO climbing in this clinic!**

AMERICAN SAFE CLIMBING ASSOCIATION

Fundamentals of Sustainable Bolt & Anchor Replacement with Nate Liles

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Learn what goes into replacing and maintaining bolts and anchors at our climbing areas! This clinic will look at extracting/replacing bolts primarily through a stewardship lens but will also discuss what goes into developing new routes and when it might be appropriate. Expect to learn how to safely place different types of bolts for climbing protection, and how to remove old bolts before replacement.

Thank you to the American Safe Climbing Association for sponsoring this clinic!

Prerequisites: Open to all! 

Cost: $15

BLACK DIAMOND

Climbing & Crafting -- basic printmaking at the crag with Sam Elias

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Climb and hang and make art with long time pro climber & artist, Sam Elias. Learn about printmaking and make art to take home to remember the day and the place and the festival. No experience needed. All materials provided by Black Diamond.

Thank you to Black Diamond for sponsoring this clinic!

Open to anyone!

Cost: $30

STERLING ROPE

Better Crack Climbing with Marcus Garcia

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Understanding how to ascend various cracks lead to more adventure in the climbing world. Crack climbing is one of the most important skills need to take on many of the world classic traditional routes.

This clinic focuses on the body, foot and hand position to tackle all sizes of cracks efficiently.

Thank you to Sterling Rope for sponsoring this clinic!

All skill levels welcome!

Cost: $30

METOLIUS

CLIMBING GEAR MAINTENANCE

9 AM - 10 AM @ the Metolius Booth

with Eddie Whittemore: Join Eddie for a clinic about general climbing gear inspection, care, and cleaning! We'll cover gear such as ropes, slings, harnesses, cams and more! All skill levels welcome. Sign up encouraged.

FREE WORKSHOP

METOLIUS

CLIMBING GEAR MAINTENANCE

1 PM - 2 PM @ the Metolius Booth

with Eddie Whittemore: Join Eddie for a clinic about general climbing gear inspection, care, and cleaning! We'll cover gear such as ropes, slings, harnesses, cams and more! All skill levels welcome. Sign up encouraged.

FREE WORKSHOP

WYOCLIMBERS

Youth Clinic

The WyoClimbers’ Youth Clinic, is geared towards ALL youths that want to learn how and experience climbing outdoors and is made possible thanks to local community grants. Meet at Lander City Park at the Wind River Climbing Guides’ tent.

A ticket to the festival is NOT required for Youth to register for this FREE clinic!