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Rock Clinics
Intro to Rock
Interested in learning to rock climb but not sure where to begin? This two day clinic goes over everything you need to know to get into the sport of climbing! No experience necessary.
Crack and Trad Leading
This is a two day, intermediate level clinic in which we will learn how to climb cracks and place trad gear.
Intro to Multi-pitch
Learn the basics of multi-pitch climbing in this 2 day clinic.
Women’s Rock courses
I offer all of the above classes for women (and under-represented genders) only.
About me
I have been passionate about rock climbing since I started climbing in the gym as a teenager. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. After graduating in 2006, I packed up the little gear I owned and drove west to work and live in Yosemite National Park.
Throughout my time in Yosemite and other world renowned climbing destinations, I have grown to become an expert in traditional free climbing and an elite technical “big wall” climber. I have climbed Yosemite's El Capitan over 20 times. In 2014 I linked the Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome and The Nose of El Capitan in less than 24 hours. In 2016 I became the first woman to rope solo El Capitan in less than 24 hours. I've done first ascents in Patagonia, the High Sierra of California and the Coastal Range of British Columbia in Canada. I love pushing the limits of traditional free climbing. I have free climbed significant routes such as Free Rider on El Capitan and Moonlight Buttress in Zion NP and on-sighted up to 5.13 on gear.
I am a certified Rock Guide through the American Mountain Guides Association and Wilderness First Responder. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.
Outside of climbing, my passions include writing, photography and sharing climbing with others.
Photo by Calder Davey