The Übergrippen School of Rock

Adult & Teen Climbing Classes

Introduction

Education is the heartbeat of Übergrippen. Whether you’re tying in for the first time or a seasoned veteran fine-tuning your craft, our mission is to help you reach the next level.

Through our “School of Rock,” we offer a comprehensive curriculum for adults and teens (14+) designed to meet your specific goals. From foundational basics to advanced mastery, you can customize your path with:

  • Learn-to-Belay & 50/50 classes to get you off the ground.

  • The Movement Series: A six-part progression in technique.

  • Lead Climbing & Outdoor Transitions.

Need a custom schedule? If our calendar doesn’t align with yours, request private instruction from our expert instructors here.

Learn to Climb & Belay

New Climbers

Ready to start your journey? ÜG offers two distinct pathways designed to get you off the ground and onto the wall with confidence.

  • Learn to Belay (2 Hours): Master the essentials. This intensive session covers all the technical skills required to safely manage the ropes and start top-rope climbing with a partner.

  • 50/50 Climbing Club (4-Class Series): Build your foundation. Over four sessions, you’ll dive deep into belaying, bouldering, essential terminology, and movement techniques; giving you the total toolkit to navigate the Crag like a pro.

Raise Your Grade Series: Climbing Movement

5.8 – 5.13 Climbers

Stop guessing and start progressing. This comprehensive, six-part series is designed to deconstruct the mechanics of climbing and help you break through your next plateau.

Guided by our expert coaches, you will master:

  • Technical Precision: In-depth training on footwork, body positioning, and the use of momentum.

  • Expert Feedback: Receive direct, real-time coaching to refine your specific movement patterns.

Outdoor Sport Climbing Classes

Indoor lead climbing skills required

Ready to take your skills from the gym to the Great Outdoors? While ÜG is your home base, the Rockies are your playground. Our Outdoor Sport Climbing course is designed to give you the technical independence needed to climb safely on real rock.

Over two intensive 2-hour sessions, our coaches will guide you through:

  • Anchor Systems: Learn to efficiently set and “clean” sport anchors.

  • Descent Fundamentals: Master the transitions for safe lowering and rappelling.

  • Safety Protocols: Essential techniques to manage the unique variables of outdoor crags.

Prerequisite: Must be lead climb and belay certified.

Good Deal

$15/hour
  • If you purchase 1-4 hours

Better Deal

$1250/hour
  • If you purchase 5-9 hours

Best Deal

$10/hour
  • If you purchase 10+ hours

**With the exception of our Learn to Climb classes (Learn to Belay and 50/50 Club), all School of Rock classes are priced according to hours of instruction.  The more hours you purchase at one time, the more you save!  To receive the best deals, you must sign up at the front desk.  All online sales are set at $15/hour.**