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TCS Intro to Crack Climbing - Denver - 2026

Climbing Course

TCS Intro to Crack Climbing

Bomber hands, finger locks, fist jams, ring locks, rattly fingers, tight hands. Does any of this sound familiar? Come learn these useful techniques that can be used in all styles of climbing.

Contacts

Carol Kotchek
Carol Kotchek
Leader

Location:

  • Indoor Session: Boulder Rock Club, Boulder CO  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM June 18th
  • Outdoor Session: Boulder Canyon, Avalon 3rd tier Crack Land June 20th 7:00 AM to 5 pm. 

Course Description:
Cracks, the art of climbing what's not there. We all know how to grab and climb up holds, but what if there are no holds, just a fissure in the rock? In this class we will go over unfamiliar techniques such as using your hands, feet, and body as a jamming devise, how to lock in a jam, keeping your body in line with the crack and more!  

Course Highlights:

  • Indoor Session: Our evening session will take place at the climbing gym the BRC in Boulder. The upstairs wall has a myriad of different sized cracks, while the downstairs has a long perfect hand crack.  We'll cover techniques such as hand jams, finger locks, foot placements, as well as the importance of body positioning and movement efficiency.
  • Outdoor Session: On June 20th, we'll take our skills to Boulder Canyon, Avalon third tier This full-day session will allow you to apply the techniques learned indoors to a variety of crack sizes and types, with plenty of hands-on practice under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Who Should Attend:

This course is open to climbers of all levels that are interested in learning new techniques. Patience with yourself and the ability to withstand a bit of hand and foot pain will be a virtue. 

Registration:
Sign up now to secure your spot! FYI, there will be a $22 entry fee to be paid at the desk of the Boulder Rock Club 

Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

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Required Equipment

Gear Requirements:
Climbers will need standard climbing gear, including a harness, helmet, climbing shoes, and belay device. Crack-specific gloves or tape are recommended even for the gym.  We will show you how to tape so you will not shred your hands.   

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