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Clinics and Workshops

In the Outdoor Adventure program, we offer a variety of educational skill classes to the UH community. Clinics and Workshops focus on teaching the basic skills and techniques one may need while on outdoor adventures.

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Adventure Challenges and Workshops

Top Rope

Dates: September 4, 11, 18 | October 2, 9, 16 | November 6, 13

Times: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Registration Required: Closes before the start of the workshop

Cost: $9 / Member

Location: Climbing Wall

Description:  Participants will learn how to fit a harness, tie knots, load a belay device, manage the slack in a climbing system, and properly communicate while climbing. No experience is necessary.

Adventure 101: Climbing Skills Series

Dates: September 19

Times: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Registration Required: September 18

Cost: $24 / Member

Location: Climbing Wall

Description: 
Session 1 (9/19) - Top-rope belay clinic
Session 2 (9/26) - Hold types, usage, & basic positioning
Session 3 (10/3) - Advanced climbing movements
Session 4 (10/10) - Mini comp

Lead Climbing

Date: September 25 | October 30 | Novmber 20

Dates: 5:00  - 9:00 p.m.

Registration Closes: Closes before the start of the workshop

Cost: $20 / Member

Location: Climbing Wall

Description:  Participants will learn the proper technique required to lead belay and lead climb. Clipping practice is encouraged before taking the class.

Climbing Competition

Top Rope & Boulder Divisions
 - Session #1: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 - Session #2: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Registration includes: Contest Entry, raffle ticket, and giveaway items. Prizes are awarded to top Male/Female climbers.

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Times: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Required: Closes March 20
Cost:  
         $45 / Regular February 4 - March 2
         $55/ Late Registration March 3 - 22
Location: Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Climbing Wall

Custom Trips

Outdoor Adventure has created custom-designed trips and private programs for many special events. You can request a private workshop for you and your friends to learn more outdoor techniques or your student organization or department can have an Outdoor Adventure plan, organize and even lead your next leadership retreat for your Custom Adventure. Or maybe you and your friends just want to get away from the weekend and want us to take care of the planning for you, either way, if you are interested in learning more, or have any questions, contact: Outdoor Adventure at outdoors@uh.edu.