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MEMBERS DROP-IN CLASS

Intuitive Climbing with Jack.

Free with membership · drop-in · Sundays at 12:30 pm

Learn to read a boulder before you leave the ground, from the head routesetter who built it. No curriculum, no commitment, no skill requirement. Ask anything.

THE DETAILS
DateEvery Sunday. Time12:30 pm PriceFree with membership. Drop-in, no sign-up needed. WhoEvery member, at every level. BringYour questions. Shoes and chalk come with your membership. Led byJack Murphy, head routesetter.
WHAT "INTUITIVE CLIMBING" MEANS

Solve climbs with your eyes before your hands.

Most climbers pull on and start improvising. Intuitive climbing is the other skill: reading the problem first. Which way is that hold oriented? Where does the setter want your hips? Which foot moves first?

Since Jack set the climbs, you are learning to read the puzzle from the person who wrote it.

HOW A SESSION RUNS

Gather, try, talk it through.

1
Pick boulders

The group gathers on the mats, picks boulders, and works them together.

2
Break it down

Jack explains what the climb is asking for, and you give it a try.

3
Talk it through

The group discusses what worked. Questions on technique, routesetting or training are the point, not an interruption.

WHO IT IS FOR

Every member, at every level.

Newer climbers shortcut years of trial and error by learning to read movement early. Experienced climbers sharpen the vocabulary. Everyone leaves knowing a few more people in the gym.

Jack Murphy, head routesetter at Shift
Jack Murphy
Head routesetter, your guide for the session
FROM CLIMBERS

Routes with thought behind them.

★★★★★

"… so much to climb and had routes that varied in very unique ways, both skill level and the type of techniques they focused on that showed there was a lot of thought put into what went on the wall. The staff were all super friendly and took the time to talk to and get to know my friend and I and learn our names."

Ava S.
Google review
★★★★★

"The setting is challenging and very technical making it a lot more enjoyable than just trying hard all the time."

Khai L.
Google review
★★★★★

"The routes are always fun, lot of focus on moving, pretty chill place. Have a nice mix of easy and challenging routes which is nice for my level."

Heather W.
Google review
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Memberships start at $69 a month and include a free guest pass each month.

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Walk in any open hour, no reservation needed. Shoes and chalk are included, and our staff will help you find your first climb.

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Holland, MI 49424
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