elaine Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Arno Ilgner is coming to Portland and will be hosting several clinics in mid- May. Arno has written The Rock Warrior's Way, which deals with the mental aspects of climbing and leading. See below for his indoor and outdoor clinics, as well as a slideshow and Q & A at the Mazamas Mountaineering Center on May 17th Kellie Rice Access Fund RC- Oregon ---------- This "concentrated" clinic focuses exclusively on climbing exercises with no journaling or in-depth discussion of the material. Begin by learning how to break a climb into decision points. Second, learn to notice your thoughts. Third, practice falling. Fourth, work on improving fluidity and staying centered. Finally, learn how to prepare and commit at these decision points. At least 6 months climbing experience required. This clinic is being offered twice: Sunday, May 13th, ClubSport, Tigard, OR 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm $65 Wednesday, May 16th, ClubSport, Tigard, OR 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm $65 ALL CLINICS LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE Smith Rock Clinic: Monday - Tuesday, May 14-15, Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $199 per person Transportation, food and accommodation on your own This clinic teaches how to focus attention during the climbing process, especially when we are most apt to seek escape. By learning how to focus attention we reduce our fears and improve our commitment. You'll learn to: l Develop self awareness Stay centered Fall Improve commitment Improve fluidity Reduce doubts Improve problem-solving skills Reduce fear, and more Exercises: You'll be doing climbing exercises on lead or top rope, depending on the amount of leading experience you have. The exercises will begin on moderately difficult routes, then falling practice, more moderate routes, and finally a challenging climb. -What to expect: Learn how to break a climb into decision points Learn to notice the type of thoughts we typically have Practice falling (in small increments and only as much as the student wants) Work on improving fluidity and staying centered Learn how to prepare and commit at these decision points Requirement for class: It is helpful if you've read The Rock Warrior’s Way but it isn't absolutely necessary. There will be a handout so you can become familiar with the Warrior's Way concepts. The course seems to be best for those who have hit some sort of plateau, experience some frustration, fear, loss of motivation, or other mental fitness issue. You do need to know the fundamentals of knots, belaying, and basic climbing skills. -Equipment Needed: Harness, shoes, belay device, helmet, and rope (if you have one) ALL CLINICS LIMITED TO 6 PEOPLE Registration forms available at [ http://www.mazamas.org/ ]www.mazamas.org. Checks only, made payable to Desiderata Institute. Mail registration form and check to Mazamas Climb Committee, 527 SE 43rd Ave., Portland, OR 97215. NO OVER THE PHONE REGISTRATION. Minimum three day cancellation required for refund. ---------------------------------------- The Warrior’s Way Slideshow and Q&A benefiting The Access Fund: Wednesday, May 17th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mazamas Mountaineering Center, Portland, OR $10 suggested donation at the door Raffle prizes Paperback and audio books available for purchase at all clinics and the Mazamas Mountaineering Center.
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