(KWNO)-Sugar Loaf will be rocking on Tuesdays this fall. The Winona State University Outdoor Educaton and Recreation Center (OERC) will offer rock-climbing lessons starting Sept. 12 and continuing through Oct. 17. OREC is celebrating its tenth year of connecting with the local rock-climbing community and will collaborate with Big River climbing this fall. Big River guides will offer clinics teaching rappelling, anchor cleaning, rescue, learning to lead and more.
The rock-climbing lessons and clinics are free and no registration is required. In the event of inclement weather the indoor climbing facility at WSU will be open and free to use. Climbing sessions will start at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and continue through sunset.
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