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Ascent Series Climbing Classes

Unlimited classes included with membership.

The Ascent Series is designed with your progression in mind. The full track of classes brings you from introductory skills and movement to advanced and individualized support, building stronger, more confident, and more intelligent climbers. So, what are you waiting for?

All group climbing classes are included with your Front membership or day pass, with no limits on how many classes you can attend. Sign up in advance below or on the Pebble Climbing app.

Class Participation & Waiver

Participants must be age 14 or older. All participants must have a Front waiver on file before joining us in the studio.

Registration and Cancellation Policy

Participants must register for their spot before class. Sign up using our calendar below or on the Pebble Climbing app.

All classes require a 8-hour cancellation notice to receive a full refund. Questions? Email adult.programs@thefrontclimbingclub.com

Accommodation Requests

We want to help accommodate your needs to make our classes work for you. If you have an accommodation need that might qualify as adaptive climbing, consider attending an adaptive meetup or Intro to Adaptive Climbing!

Psst: Some of these classes help you earn Member Bennies!

  • Intro to Climbing: Earn your Autobelay and Top Rope Tags in this two-day class! You'll get your "Me, Myself, & I" and "Belay On!" badges in Pebble, earning $10 in Bennies
  • Learn to Lead: Earn your Lead Tag at the end of this course and nab your "Lead and Let Climb Badge," with $5 in Bennies!
  • Student On A Roll: You'll need to take one climbing class, alongside one yoga, fitness, and Jiu-Jitsu class to make Honor Roll and earn $5 in Bennies

Upcoming Events

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Last Thursday of the Month // 6p-8p

Movement Mastery with the Setters

free for members, guests welcome with day pass

Unlock your climbing potential with some help from your friendly neighborhood routesetters! Join these on-wall experts for a special series of classes designed to elevate your game and get you out of that plateau.

  • December 28 // Intro to Lower Body Coordination
  • January 29 // Intro to Upper Body Coordination
  • February 26 // Intro to Footwork
  • March 26 // Advanced Footwork
  • April 30 // Climbing On Volumes
  • May 28 // Intro to Dynamic Movement

 

This clinic series runs concurrently at Salt Lake City – check out registration here!

There are no currently scheduled climbing class events.

Keep an eye on this page or our Instagram for future clinic announcements!

Class Offerings

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Intro to Climbing

This class is the one-shop stop for your fundamental climbing needs! Taught over two 2-hour sessions, Intro to Climbing includes an autobelay orientation, a top-rope Lesson, bouldering orientation, and basic movement instruction, giving you all the tools you need to kick off your climbing journey. Intro to Climbing is also a great way to learn your way around the gym, meet new friends, and experience all the climbing our facilities have to offer.

Guests who register for Intro to Climbing must purchase two days of entry. Rental gear is included. 

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Top Rope Orientation

To climb with ropes you need to know the proper procedures for using equipment, belaying and lowering a climber, and communication. This essential class covers all these skills and gives you plenty of practice in a small group environment. 

The Top Rope Orientation requires a minimum of two registrants in order to run. Sign up with a buddy!

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Bouldering, Top Rope, and Lead Clubs

Join the lifelong learner club with this open-enrollment, no-commitment weekly class. A Front coach will join the group to warm up, climb together, and lead a group debrief at the end of class. With a coach guiding the session, you’ll get personalized tips, structured workouts, and a supportive group atmosphere to push your limits. 

Participants should have passed any relevant climbing tests before joining rope climbing clubs. All necessary gear is included.

BOULDER CLUB: for those who enjoy the challenge of short, powerful climbs and want to focus on strength and problem-solving.

TOP ROPE CLUB: for those looking for a secure and structured environment to develop their skills.

LEAD CLUB: for those ready to take on the challenges of lead climbing and enhance their overall climbing proficiency.

ADVANCED LEAD ENDURANCE CLUB: for advanced sport climbers looking for an endurance climbing workout.

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Mastering 5.10

Climbing a route is like solving a puzzle—each hold is a piece, and how you connect them determines your success. Mastering 5.10 is built for climbers who want to sharpen their problem-solving, refine their technique, and move more efficiently on the wall.

With guidance from a coach, you’ll learn critical movement skills, sequencing strategies, and targeted training drills to help you climb smarter, not harder. By the end, you’ll have the confidence and tools to unlock tougher climbs with precision and flow and reach the skill level required to pass your lead climbing test.

Guests who register for Mastering 5.10 must purchase two days of entry. All necessary gear is included.

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Learn to Lead

Learning to lead is one of the biggest milestones in climbing. It opens the door to new opportunities, builds confidence, and challenges you to trust your skills in a whole new way. But lead climbing also comes with unique risks and techniques that every climber needs to learn before tying in.

In this two-day course, you’ll cover the fundamentals of lead climbing: clipping, belaying, fall management, gear checks, and safe practices for taking your climbing to the next level. With plenty of time on the wall and the support of an experienced coach, you’ll leave ready to tackle routes with confidence.

Guests who register for Learn to Lead must purchase two days of entry. All necessary gear is included.

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Lead Climbing Practice Sessions and Skill Review

You’ve taken Learn to Lead and built the skills—but sometimes you just want a little more time on the sharp end before testing. That’s where the Lead Climbing Practice Sessions come in.

With a coach on hand, you’ll review the fundamentals, practice lead-specific skills, and build confidence through guided climbing time. Think of it as a chance to reinforce what you’ve learned, ask questions, and get comfortable before earning your lead tag.

All necessary gear is included.

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Lead Climbing with Confidence

Looking to build confidence while clipping bolts? In Lead Climbing With Confidence, our instructors will provide methods for dialing in your focus, improving your mental game, objectively assessing riskand using body-based processes to overcome anxiety and commit to tricky moves. Plus, you’ll get ample opportunities to take and catch falls to boost your comfort level and self-assurance. To get in the right mindset, consider picking up The Rock Warrior’s Way, or Espresso Lessons, written by Arno Illgner.

Participants should have passed their lead test before joining this class. All necessary gear is included.

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Private Lessons

Privately coached sessions are a great way to go deeper into the specifics of your climbing with a customized time-slot and curriculum. Our coaches can provide great insights into the critical aspects of your climbing. 

Do you need to work on movement, fear of falling, goal setting or fitness? Preparing for a competition? Our coaches can be your personal guide, for one or many sessions. Each lesson includes a written summary of the session and coach’s commentary videos when applicable. 

After you take this class, purchase a Metolius hangboard in the gear shop and get 20% back in Member Bennies!

Class Schedule

Looking to take a class on a different day than it’s offered? Take a look at the calendar for our nearby Salt Lake City location.