U Move Summer Climbing Classes

Introduction to Movement
This class is for the beginner climber. The class focuses heavily on acquiring a core set of skills allowing a climber to climb efficiently and comfortably. The majority of the class will be dedicated to traverses and top roping that enforce good footwork and proper body position.
Class description: July 15 - August 7, Tu & Th 5-7 PM

Introduction to Technique
This class follows the Introduction to Movement and targets climbers below V3. The class focuses on transferring the core set of skills learned from the Movement class into specific techniques to strengthen a climber’s ability. The focus again will be on climbing efficiently and comfortably. The majority of the class will be dedicated to working through bouldering problems that provoke specific techniques.
Current teacher: Jordan Washburn, jordan.washburn@gmail.com
Class description: June 30 - August 18, Mon. 5-7 PM

Staff Canoe Trip

Outdoor Adventures joined St. Cloud University's Outdoor Endeavors for a seven day staff training trip in the Sylvania Wilderness Area. The cooperative adventure provided staff with the chance to learn and demonstrate field and group skills. The course was sanctioned by the Wilderness Education Association, Leave No Trace, and the American Canoe Association. The trip was canoe based and required portaging between campsites. Returning from the trip, the staff are excited to use their skills leading trips in the fall.