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Photo (Photo Credit: Jonathan Duong) of Emeline climbing the 2025 ParaClimbing Nationals Finals route at Pacific Pipe. The walls are turquoise. She grabs small crimps on some big black volumes and has her foot on a large sloper. Bottom text: Visually Impaired (VI)/Blind Calling Clinic FAQS, Sunday, November 16,2025| 4PM–7PM
Photo of a texting conversation with the following: What is calling? a person on the ground relaying information to a visually impaired (VI)/blind athlete. Info could be location of next hold, hold type/size, wall feature, or notable technique to help increase efficiency of movement Who is this for? People curious about how VI/blind athletes climb. Those interested in caling for athletes, particularly those looking to volunteer with future PCH sessions.
Photo of a texting conversation with the following: What will be covered in the clinic? Learn the basics of VI/blind climbing - various techniques will be taught, Practice calling for a VI/blind climber, Experience climbing with limited/no vision, Ample practice time with feedback
Photo of a texting conversation with the following: What (climbing) background is helpful? Understanding climbing movement, technique, weight shift/balance is helpful but not required. Being precise with language helps. Knowing your left and right is also extremely helpful! ;)
Meet your instructors. The top contains photos of Emeline climbing (Photo Credit: Katie Jo Meyers), Emeline and Alana standing on a volume (Photo Credit: Christina Flemming), and Alana calling (Photo Credit: Jonathan Mah). Emeline Lakrout (she/her), Climbing since 2021, B1 USA National Champion, 2024, 2025, IFSC World Cup silver medalist 2024, bronze medalist 2025. Alana Taub, (she/her), Climbing since 2012, former rock climbing instructor, Caller at National competitions (2022-2025) & IFSC World Cups (2022-2024). Together they have worked for years developing methods helpful for beginner to advanced VI/blind climbers.
Additional Logistic Information: The purpose of this clinic is to help spread knowledge. The more people familiar with calling technique, the smaller the barrier to entry for VI/blind people to rock climbing. Cost? Free (thanks Movement!) What should attendees bring? Bring your climbing shoes, harness, and chalk and a pair of bluetooth headphones and cellphone if possible. Rentals can be provided if necessary! Sign Up using QR code or https://forms.gle/NnRJcrsWnH45T4dY8 Questions? DM on Instagram Email: Emeline@ParaCliffHangers.org Alana@NYCClimbingCollective.com. Bottom Right: photo (Photo Credit: Katie Jo Meyers) of Ryland wearing a black team USA shirt calling for Emeline.
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Posted On: November 12th 2025, 11:30 pm
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Swipe for an FAQ about our upcoming calling clinic at Movement LIC this Sunday from 4-7pm!

Thank you to @movmenetgymsnyc for hosting! Register for free here: https://forms.gle/NnRJcrsWnH45T4dY8

Based in the Bay? Check out the clinic happening on the same day at our Movement Sunnyvale chapter from 3-5pm: https://forms.gle/UoYsR8CpxtKTz8fZ7

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