Introduction to Bouldering Outdoors: Safety, Sustainability & Everything In-Between
Sat, Nov 02
|Old Wauhatchie Boulders
This hands-on workshop will teach you how to safely navigate bouldering outdoors.
Time & Location
Nov 02, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Old Wauhatchie Boulders , 1832 Old Wauhatchie Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37409
About the Event
New to climbing outdoors or a little rusty? This hands-on workshop will teach you how to safely navigate outdoor bouldering. Learn about Leave No Trace for bouldering, spotting technique, pad placement and downclimbing safety.
All materials and equipment needed for this workshop will be supplied.Â
About Instructor
Jason has been a passionate climber since early 2013, with over a decade of experience in the climbing industry. He launched Unharnessed Pride in 2021 to create an LGBTQ+ space within Atlanta’s climbing community. This initiative offers a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Through this club, Jason has broadened his involvement in community efforts, focusing on increasing climbing accessibility and fostering supportive spaces for marginalized groups. These efforts are cumulative under Climb Beyond the Barrier, a nonprofit that has programming in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and in 2025, Ohio. Jason is the founder and president of Climb Beyond the Barrier.