Big Wall Clinic
With Mark Hudon
Big Wall Climbing Clinic with Mark Hudon
Peak Ascents is bringing in Yosemite stone master, Mark Hudon for a full day clinic on big wall climbing.
$395/person
Location: Manchester, NH
You'll learn how to ascend a rope, aid climb, lower out, and haul and get time to practice with two instructors who have climbed El Cap. Plus you get Mark's knowledge on how to not just use the gear, but maximize your setup for the best chance of success on your first El Cap climb, or any other objective
Participants should have interest in big wall climbing. Familiarity with traditional climbing gear and big wall climbing will help you understand the deep knowledge Mark has to offer and allow you to get the most from this clinic.
If you would like to avoid booking fees and pay by cash, check, or venmo, please contact us at info@peak-ascents.com. We're happy to help save you money!
Instructor Bio:
Mark has been climbing for more than 50 years. He first climbed El Cap in 1974 and most recently last year. Mark and Max Jones were the first climbers to attempt to free climb El Cap in 1979. They free climbed all but 300 feet of the Salathe Wall, breaking the paradigms of the day and setting the stage for future free El Cap ascents.
In 1978 Mark climbed the second ascent of the first 5.13 in the US, the Phoenix in Yosemite Valley.
After a bit of a hiatus from climbing, Mark came roaring back in 2009 leading the Nose in 15 hours at the age of 53. Since then Mark has climbed El Cap 28 times. His almost free ascent of Freerider in 2019 was made into the movie “Free As Can Be”.
Mark’s deep knowledge of wall climbing coupled with his ability and enthusiasm explaining it is informative and a treat for anyone attending his clinics.
