Rock Climbing

Competition Team

Our competition climbing team is designed for the motivated and driven youth climber who is looking for professional coaching in a fun and supportive environment.  Our coaches spend time guiding each of the athletes towards being the best climber they can be while pursuing their individual climbing goals.

The Competition Team trains and competes in USA Climbing sanctioned climbing competitions at the Local, Regional, Divisional, National, and International level.

Comp Team members must be willing to commit to a three day a week training schedule and are required to compete in two locals per USA Climbing Season, and the USA Climbing Regional Championships for each of the seasons.

Permission of the Climbing Director is required in order to participate on this team. If you have questions on if this is the right fit for your climber please contact: mike@bendenduranceacademy.org

2020/2021 Season Info Coming Soon!

• Ages 12 – 19
• Must have previously competed in a USA Climbing Regional Championship
• Previous Climbing Experience Required
• Participants must have own climbing shoes, harness and chalk bag
• Must have valid Bend Rock Gym membership

What’s Included:

• Coaching at scheduled Comp Team practices
• Two private sessions per year
• Coaching at Regional, Divisional, and National Championships
• Team T-shirt or Tank
• Access to discounted climbing equipment though industry partners

What’s Not Included:

• Bend Rock Gym Membership
• USA Climbing membership
• Championship Competition entry fees
• Travel, entry fees, and/or coaching fees at local competitions

Summer 2020 Indoor Sessions

Open to to all Middle School aged and up BEA climbers.  Join in for an informal “training” session and start getting ready for the fall bouldering season. The seven weeks will focus on keeping skills sharp, having fun, and working on increasing our movement skills.

• Wednesdays
• July 15 – August 26th
• 7:00am – 10:00am
• Cost: $230

High School Team

The Bend Endurance High School Team is designed for High School age climbers with previous climbing experience who are looking for an introduction to a performance and competition based climbing program.

Our coaches have developed a program that helps youth with the passion to excel in the sport of climbing.  Participants will be introduced to the physical, technical, and tactical aspects of performance based climbing in a fun and developmentally appropriate way.

We do require participants participate in one USA Climbing local competition per season and encourage participants to compete in the USA Climbing Regional Championships

The High School team is broken into two seasons to simulate the two separate seasons of USA Climbing’s competition schedule.  The Fall session tends to focus more on bouldering, while the Spring session add more rope and lead climbing into the mix.

Previous climbing experience is required and we encourage you to contact our Climbing Program Director to make sure this program is an appropriate fit for your climber. If you have a newer climber please check out the great youth programs at Bend Rock Gym

Fall 2020 Info Coming Soon!

• Ages 14- 18
• Must have previous climbing experience
• Must have own climbing shoes, chalk bag, and harness
• Must maintain a current and valid Bend Rock Gym EFT membership

Development Team

The Bend Endurance Development Team is designed for Middle School age climbers with previous climbing experience who are looking for an introduction to a performance and competition based climbing program.

Our coaches have developed a program that helps youth with the passion to excel in the sport of climbing.  Participants will be introduced to the physical, technical, and tactical aspects of performance based climbing in a fun and developmentally appropriate way. We do require participants participate in one USA Climbing local competition per season and encourage participants to compete in the USA Climbing Regional Championships.

The Development Team is broken into two seasons to simulate the two separate seasons of USA Climbings competition schedule.  The Fall session tends to focus more on bouldering, while the Spring session add more rope and lead climbing into the mix.

Previous climbing experience is required and we encourage you to contact our Climbing Program Director to make sure this program is an appropriate fit for your climber. If you have a newer climber please check out the great youth programs Bend Rock Gym

Fall 2020 Info Coming Soon!

• Ages 12 – 14
• Must have previous climbing experience
• Must have own climbing shoes, chalk bag, and harness
• Must maintain a current and valid Bend Rock Gym EFT membership

Youth Team

Perfect for the younger committed and experienced climber looking at being a part of a climbing team in an age-appropriate setting. The Youth Team places a strong emphasis on climbing movement skills and building a strong foundation to become a better climber while introducing sound competition climbing strategies and techniques in a developmentally appropriate way.

The Fall session will follow the USA Climbing Bouldering season while the Spring session will follow the USA Climbing Sport and Speed season.  We do require participants participate in one USA Climbing local competition per season and encourage participants to compete in the USA Climbing Regional Championships

Fall 2020 Info Coming Soon!

• Ages 8 – 11
• Participants must have own climbing shoes, harness and chalk bag
• Previous experience required in either a Bend Rock Gym youth program or permission of the Climbing Director
• Must have valid Bend Rock Gym membership

Tuition: $735

Summer 2020 Rock Camps

These camps are designed for the youth climber that has previous climbing experience and is looking to take their skills outdoors.  During the program we will focus most of our time getting as much climbing in as possible.  Our coaches and guides will be sure to get the climbers on some of the best climbs for their ability.

Important Update for Summer 2020 Programs

We will be running our summer climbing camps with some new procedures that have been put into place with guidance from Oregon Health Authority around COVID-19.  Please note that NO van transportation for climbing camps will be provided at this time.

Youth Camp

Join our experienced coaches for three days of exploring outdoor climbing.  This three day day camp is perfect for those younger climbers that have a bunch of indoor climbing experience and are excited about getting to climb outside.  Over the course of the three days participants will have the chance to get on climbs and boulders that challenge them and give the the opportunity to push themselves.

• Ages 8 – 11
• August 17 – 19, 2020
• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• Participants are required to have previous climbing experience and know how to belay.
• Helmet provided upon request.
• 3 climbers minimum
  • Cost: $360

Middle School – High School Camp

Time to take the skills and strength gained from climbing indoors and apply it to real rock!  This camp is designed for the experienced Middle – High School aged climber who is looking to gain a better understanding of climbing outdoors.  Participants will have the opportunity to hop on some of the best boulders in Central Oregon and explore the climbs of Smith Rock.

• July 14- 16, 2020
• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• Participants are required to have previous climbing experience and know how to belay.
• Helmet provided upon request.
• 3 climbers minimum
  • Cost: $360

Competition Team Camp

This camp is designed for the youth climber who trains and competes with a youth competition team.  Each day we will be seeking out the best climbs at Smith or boulders around Central Oregon for each participant and working on solid outdoor climbing tactics.

• June 30 – July 2, 2020
• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• Youth B and Above as of the 2020/21 season
• Participants should have a solid foundation of belaying (top rope and/or lead)
• Helmet provided upon request.
• 3 climbers minimum, 6 climbers max.
  • Cost: $360

Road trips are the highlight of every climber’s career.  Join us and hit the road for traveling, camping, climbing and tons of good times. All trips start and end in Bend, OR at Bend Endurance Academy offices. Trips are open to youth climbers from any team that fit the age and ability requirements. Please contact Mike@bendenduranceacademy.org if you have questions about which trip is appropriate for you.

Summer 2020 Day Trips

Update: All summer day trips will NOT include van transportation and locations will be changed to all be within a 30 minute drive from Bend. 

Join the BEA Climbing Coaches and your friends for a day of climbing.  Each of these four separate day trips are different and will provide the participant the opportunity to check out a variety of types of rock, explore different local crags and boulders within a days drive of town.

Participants should have previous climbing experience and be capable of climbing in the 5.11 or up range or V6 and up for boulders.

• Day Trip #1 (Smith Rock)
  • June 15th 7:00am – 2:30pm
  • Cost: $80
• Day Trip #2 (Oregon Bouldering)
  • July 6th 7:00am – 4:30pm
  • Cost: $100
• Day Trip #3 (Bend Bouldering)
  • July 27th 7:00am – 1:30pm
  • Cost: $80
• Day Trip #4 (Central Oregon Climbing)
  • August 10th 7:00am – 1:30pm
  • Cost: $80

Summer 2020 Road Trips

Update: All Summer Road Trips are currently cancelled.  We will consider overnight trips later in the summer if and when there is guidance from the Oregon Health Authority around overnight summer camps. 

The Fins

Come test your sport climbing skills at the best limestone venue in the PNW. Bend Endurance Academy will spend 5 days pulling down on pockets and camping atop this beautiful limestone covered valley. This trip is best suited for our more experienced outdoor lead climbers. Camping will be a bit more primitive than our other trips so campers need to come prepared to rough it.

• June 24-28th
• Cost: $700
• Requirements: Age 14 and up and must climb 5.11+ outdoors
• Max Participants: 7

Tahoe

Come spend 6 days climbing and camping around Lake Tahoe and Donner Summit with the Bend Endurance Academy. Tahoe is a perfect summertime outdoor climbing destination. With 100’s of sport climbing and bouldering areas nearby, the hardest part of the trip will be choosing which area to go to each day! We will be camping near Truckee which sits at a higher elevation and is in closer proximity to cool summer climbing zones. Book your trip with us and have the climbing vacation you won’t forget.

• Dates: July 20-25
• Cost: $750
• Requirements: Age 14 and up and must climb V5 indoors
• Max Participants: 9

Joes Valley

Get in one final climbing trip before school starts. Joe’s Valley Utah has some of the best sandstone bouldering in the country. Bend Endurance Academy will spend 8 days camping and bouldering around this climbers playground. We will be camping at Joe’s Valley Reservoir Campground. Get psyched for bouldering season and book your trip today.

• Dates: August 29th – September 5th
• Cost: $800
• Requirements: Age 12 and up and must climb V4 indoors
• Max Participants: 12

8 Week Group Training

Ready to take your climbing to the next level? Many adult climbers can benefit from professional coaching, feedback, guided training and focused workouts. These group training sessions will be structured to increase strength, power, and endurance over the eight weeks to get you primed and ready to send! Coaches will also spend time analyzing and working on climbing-specific movements, going over ways to increase efficiency, and work on style specific weaknesses to help make you a better well-rounded climber.

In addition to the weekly coach lead sessions, participants will also receive two workouts to complete on their own during the week.

Some Topics May Include:

• Onsighting and Redpointing strategies and techniques
• Successful projecting
• Mental approach to leading and/or hard boulders
• Climbing-specific drills and workouts
• Assessment and tracking

Information

Stay tuned for new dates coming soon!

Individual Training Plans

We’ve found that many climbers need an objective look at their climbing and a personalized approach to their training in order to help them reach their goals.  These custom plans are perfect for a climber who is looking to break through that plateau, send their long term project, increase their climbing fitness, or get ready for an upcoming trip or climbing season.

All of the below options include a 90 minute Climbing Assessment with written and video review of your climbing,  a specific amount of private sessions, and two custom workouts per week for you to do on your own.  All of the workouts will be accessible via a web and app based platform to give you access to the exercises and descriptions while you’re in the gym training.

4 Week Tune Up

• 90 Minute Assessment
• Written and Video Analysis
• Four week tune up plan meant to target specific area i.e; power, strength, power endurance, etc
• $250

6 Week Training

• 90 Minute Assessment
• Written and Video Analysis
• Custom training plan
• Custom weekly workouts
• One private (90min) coaching sessions
• $350

8 Week Training

• 90 Minute Assessment
• Written and Video Analysis
• Custom training plan
• Custom weekly workouts
• Two private (90min) coaching sessions
• $425

12 Week Training

• 90 Minute Assessment
• Written and Video Analysis
• Custom training plan
• Custom weekly workouts
• Three private (90min) coaching sessions
• $500

Contact mike@bendenduarnceacademy.org to schedule your session today!

Private Indoor Coaching Sessions

A private coaching session allows for a more individualized approach and perspective for the climber.  These 90 minute sessions will focus on targeting individual weaknesses and inefficient movement patterns.

• Youth: Private sessions are perfect for our youth climbers on any BEA Youth Climbing Team to receive more individualized attention. Private sessions are also available to any experienced youth climber looking to increase their movement skills, identify weakness or prep for an upcoming competition.
• Adults:  Many adult climbers can benefit from an objective analysis of their climbing movements and their tactical approach to climbing. Private sessions can include: movement skills, basic programming or planning of training for climbing, tactical and psychological approach to climbing, goal identification and planning, and more.

Cost: $90 per 90 min session

Contact mike@bendenduarnceacademy.org to schedule your private session.

Climbing Assessment for Youth or Adults

Our climbing assessments have been developed over the course of coaching climbing for over 15 years and are designed to provide you with a path towards improving your performance.

Climbing Assessment Includes:

• 90 minute in person climbing evaluation
• Written climbing evaluation with suggested areas to focus on
• Video analysis from climbing session

Cost: $100

Contact mike@bendenduarnceacademy.org to schedule your Climbing Assessment session.

Private and Small Group Outdoor Guiding for Youth

Hiring one of our youth coaches and guides is a great way to give  youth climbers some experience climbing outdoors. Our coaches and guides work year round with youth climbers in the indoor and competition realm and are highly skilled in getting kids on appropriate routes for their size and ability on boulders and sport climbs.

Cost:1 Person: $120 Half Day – $160 Full Day
2 People: $100 Half Day – $140 Full Day
3 People $80 Half Day – $120 Full Day
4 People $60 Half Day – $100 Full Day

Outdoor Project Coaching for Adults

Sometimes you just need a little extra help breaking into new grades or repointing your latest project. Our coaches will help you break down your beta, refine your tactics, and help you be in the best metal space in order to set you up for success.

Cost: 1 Person: $140 half day – $200 full day
2 People: $200 half day – $250 full day

Custom Sessions and Training for Youth or Adults

Have an upcoming climbing trip coming up that you want to be in peak shape for?  Looking to identify how to break through a plateau?   We’re more than happy to work with individuals on developing custom training and coaching sessions.  We have coaches on staff that can work on increased flexibility and mobility, mental and physical preparation, nutrition, and more. Be sure to check out our custom 6, 8, and 12 week climbing programs under the Adult Programs tab above.

Contact mike@bendenduarnceacademy.org to come up with a plan that works best for you!