Sacramento Climbers

Coalition Crag: Monthly Pop-up @ Granite Arch

Wed, Apr 8 · 7:00 PM PDT

Granite Arch Climbing Center, 11335 G Folsom Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA, US

Join Coalition Crag at Granite Arch for a monthly pop-up as we celebrate diversity + intersectionality in climbing! ALL levels are welcome!

This event is FREE for Granite Arch members and day passes are discounted ($15). Gear rentals are also FREE during this event!

Coalition Crag Instagram

ADDITIONAL INFO:
FREE for gym members, discounted rates for non-members: Granite Arch Climbing ($15), and first time gym users are free at Granite Arch. Gear rentals are also free during these event at all gyms!

The Coalition Crag Discord channel is where we do outdoor meetups, partner calls, and host AMGA guided clinics! Join us, link in Instagram bio!

Trad Beyond the Basics April 11th @ Sugarloaf With Vertical Pursuits

Sat, Apr 11 · 9:00 AM PDT

Location not specified yet

**Our most popular program!**
Know how to trad climb but struggling to progress? Get "been there, done that" advice from a 5.13 trad climber.

Book Here: https://www.verticalpursuitsclimbing.com/trad-beyond-the-basics/

Why do so many people sport climb 5.10 but trad climb 5.6? Well, progressing at trad climbing is tough! You could be getting stuck by; not trusting your gear, being afraid to fall, not having crack climbing skills, placing poor gear, having holes in your knowledge, lacking confidence in yourself, or many other things!

Book Here
Use code "sacclimbers" for 20%(!!) off!

Who is this course for?
- You've taken a trad course, have gone trad climbing on your own, and want to get continued instruction.
- You learned to trad climb from a mentor but are having trouble progressing.
- Whenever you climb trad you are terrified and feel like you are soloing.
- You climb 5.[bigger number] on sport but 5.[much smaller number] on gear.
- You've been climbing trad for a long time but never challenge yourself in your leads.

Outline of the day:
We'll start off with a round table discussion about what we feel is holding us back in our climbing. We'll do some ground school review of gear placements, touching on more advanced considerations than what you may have gotten in the past. We'll then get on ropes mock leading with a top rope back up and we will take incremental falls on our gear, building trust or discovering mistakes.
We will progress from there differently for each individual. Some folks will be ready to lead some challenging climbs, others will want to practice more mock leads, and others may work on getting comfortable with small falls.
At the end of the day, we'll group up, share what we learned, and exchange contact info with some new partners!

Please observe these minimum prerequisites:
-Personal trad leading experience (if you don't check out our Intro to Trad course instead!)
-Solid lead and top rope belaying skills
-Capable of top roping 5.8 outside
-At least 1 year of climbing experience
*unsure of these prerequisites? Contact Erik

Curriculum:
– Is your gear actually good?
– What might hold us back
– Changing "the leader shall not fall" mentality
– Intermediate gear placement considerations
– Overall pitch protection strategies
– When it is unsafe/safe to fall
– Incremental fall practice
– Personalized instruction for YOUR challenges
– Crack climbing movement skills

What this course is not:
– A lead climbing/belaying course
– An Intro to Trad Course

What to Bring:
– Harness, Helmet, Climbing Shoes
– Trad rack, alpine + quick draws, locking carabiners, slings/anchor material, belay device, crack gloves.
– Personal food, water, clothing and backpack for a day outside

Questions?
Contact Erik@verticalpursuitsclimbing.com

Intro To Multi Pitch @ Cosumnes River Gorge w/ Vertical Pursuits

Sun, Apr 12 · 9:30 AM PDT

Location not specified yet

## Details

🧗‍♂️ Multi-Pitch Climbing Course — Learn to Go Big! 🧗‍♀️
Ready to level up your climbing and step into the world of multi-pitch? Join us for a hands-on, confidence-building course designed for climbers who want to move beyond single-pitch cragging and start tackling bigger objectives with solid systems and smooth flow.

📍 Location: Cosumnes River Gorge, Placerville
📅 Date: (4/21/2025)
⏰ Time: (9:30am)

Register at: https://www.verticalpursuitsclimbing.com/intro-to-multipitch-climbing/

### - What We'll Cover

• Efficient multi-pitch systems
• Transitions & belay station management
• Communication strategies
• Belaying from above
• Rappelling & retreat systems
• Route planning, topo reading & risk management

### - Who This Is For

• Climbers comfortable leading or following outdoors on single-pitch
• Anyone eager to get on bigger routes safely and with confidence
• Newer multipitch climbers who want formal instruction and coaching

### - Why Join?

You’ll walk away feeling calm, competent, and ready to head up your first (or next!) multi-pitch with solid technique and an understanding of real-world systems.

Spots are limited — RSVP to secure your place!
Feel free to message with any questions or gear concerns. Let's get up high! 🧗‍♀️🌄

Intro To Trad Leading @ Cosumnes River Gorge with Vertical Pursuits

Sun, Apr 19 · 9:30 AM PDT

Cosumnes River Gorge Parking, 5222-5224 Bucks Bar Rd, Placerville, CA, US

Booking: https://www.verticalpursuitsclimbing.com/intro-to-trad-climbing/
$50 off for Beta Breakers COUPON CODE: betabreakers
April 5th Intro to Trad Climbing Clinic at Cosumnes River Gorge

I'm hosting an Intro To Trad Climbing clinic on April 5th that focuses on single pitch traditional climbing and gear placements at Cosumnes River Gorge in Placerville!

This course is designed to teach students how to place their own gear and build anchors with their own protection. The objective of this course is to get students comfortable climbing on their own gear in a single pitch setting.

This course is taught as a 4:1 ratio. Exception to this can be made, but smaller groups are better for this style of course. It is highly recommended that you are already familiar with sport leading inside or outside before taking this course.

This course is geared for trad climbing gear placements and leading over gear. It is assumed you are already familiar with basic lead climbing fundamentals

Skills taught in this course:
– Passive Gear Placements
– Active Gear Placements
– Gear Extensions
– Basic Anchor Building
– Racking
- Risk Management
- Trad leading fundamentals