Our Unaweep Climbing + Mindfulness weekend is focused on embracing the spring climbing season! Refamiliarize yourself with outdoor cragging while finding flow and intentionallity in your climbing.

Our guides will meet the group for intros and to get settled into camp.
Then, over the weekend, we will incorporate mindfulness practices under the guidance of a liscensed mental health therapist, to explore mind and body connections while climbing.

Through these practices, we hope to build your confidence and technical skills, creating routines that can be applied to your personal climbing.

This weekend is curated for climbers looking to kick of their rock season, building comfort and confidence, whether on the sharp end or with solid movement skills. It is also a great chance to explore a new-to-you area and grow your community!

This weekend will take place at various climbing crags in Unaweep Canyon, which has several climbing zones for all ability levels. The location we choose will vary based on group size, expectations, group experience, and weather.

Unaweep Camping: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ydYJ2PhmgNfqm29y6

Course Length: Two + half days

CONSIDERATIONS

Desert Weather – The sun is intense and hydration is vital! Light-colored and loose-fitting clothing will help keep you cool. But in the shade, especially in Unaweep Canyon temperatures can drop. Having some insulation to keep you warm is highly recommended.

FOOTWEAR

+Closed Toed Shoes

+Technical Rock Shoes

+Socks

UPPER LAYERS

+Synthetic T-shirt

+Sun Hoody

+Fleece

+Light Hardshell Jacket

+Warm Belay Jacket

BOTTOM LAYERS

+Softshell Short or Pant

BACKPACKS

+40-45 L Crag Pack

ACCESSORIES

+Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Sun Hat

+Nalgene, Minimum 1.5L

+Climbing Snacks: 100 calories an hour!

+Bandana or Buff

EQUIPMENT

+Helmet

+Harness

+Rock Climbing Shoes

+Rope Work / Rappel Gloves

Smile Mountain Guides supplies all rock climbing gear including helmets, harnesses, shoes, ropes, cams, slings, carabiners & belay/rappel devices.

Bringing any personal climbing gear you have from the above list is encouraged.

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

No one expects to get injured, sick, or have a family emergency the week prior to a trip, but it happens.

To protect from unforeseen circumstances that may lead to a cancellation and a loss of investment we suggest that participants purchase trip protection.