Rock Warrior’s Way: Falling & Commitment Clinic
About this Event
Made possible through the Bay Area Climbers Coalition
Two Dates Available, Oct 24 & Oct 25
Learn how to climb with greater confidence, clarity, and control under stress in this hands-on mental training clinic led by Sevve Stember and grounded in the Rock Warrior’s Way approach.
This clinic focuses on building the skills to better assess and engage with risk while climbing—especially the mental barriers that show up around falling, commitment, and performance anxiety. Through structured, progressive exercises, participants will practice falling in a controlled way, refine belay skills, and learn tools for staying calm and focused in challenging climbing situations.
The goal is not to eliminate fear, but to develop a reliable system for working with it—so you can move more deliberately, rest more effectively, and climb with greater flow and intention.
What You’ll Learn
- How to fall safely and progressively build comfort with falling
- How to give a dynamic (cushioned) belay
- How to break climbs into manageable risk decisions
- How to distinguish between “no-fall” and “yes-fall” zones
- How to make clearer, more effective risk assessments
- How to improve breath control, body awareness, and focus under stress
- How to rest, recover, and regain momentum on route
- How to reduce fear and increase commitment through practice
All skills will be applied on a challenging route during the clinic.
Prerequisites
- Touchstone Lead Belay Card reqired*: It is your responsibility to ensure current valid belay status.
- At least 6 months of consi proofstent lead climbing and belaying experience (gym environment)
- Ability to top rope 5.8 in a gym without falls
- Climbing indoors or outdoors at least 1–2 times per week
Included in the Clinic
- Exercise PDF for continued practice
- Ongoing free e-lessons
- Laminated risk assessment card
- Guided instruction and real-time coaching
About Sevve Stember
This clinic is led by Sevve Stember, an experienced climbing educator specializing in mental training, risk awareness, and performance psychology for climbers. Sevve brings a structured, supportive approach to helping climbers build confidence through embodied practice and attention-based skills.
* By signing up and purchasing a ticket you are acknowledging you've met the prerequisites. It is your responsibility to check your belay status on file with Touchstone through phone, email, or in person. If you arrive and do not meet the minimum requirements no refunds are provided.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 33.85 to USD 215.26
