M.A.F.F. Gathering
2018 Schedule of Events
Register for Clinics, Classes, and Workshops at the 2018 MAFF Gathering
Friday September 28th at Adventure 16 Outfitters | Saturday September 29th at the Stronghold Climbing Gym
Sunday September 30th at Arc’Teryx La Brea | Sunday September 30th at Loaded Boards
CLICK HERE to RSVP for Free General Admission Tickets
Happy Hour
Starts at 5:30pm
With Sufferfest Beer and Sierra Nevada Beer
Chilled by Yeti
Suggested donation Benefitting Access Fund and American Alpine Club
“Overcoming Injuries and Adversity”
Starts at 7:00pm
Panel with pro athletes Hans Florine (Outdoor Research), Heidi Wirtz (The North Face), Ben Rueck (Adidas Terrex), and Arian Chamasmany (Loaded Boards). Q&A to follow.
Social Break
8:00pm
Replenish your beverages and socialize with members of the Adventure 16 and SoCal Outdoor Community
Movies Begin!
Starting at 8:30pm
“Road to Wanderlust” (Short film) | “Peer Pressure” (Short film) | “No Man’s Land” (Feature – North American Premiere)
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Note: Admission is free for Stronghold Gym members. Non-members must pay the Stronghold Gym day rate and sign a gym waiver
Discover gear and support for your outdoor adventures from our industry partners!
Available 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Crypto and Coffee
Start time: 10:00am | Length: 60 min
Includes courtesy coffee
You’ve probably heard of Bitcoin. Maybe Ethereum or Ripple? Learn more about the world of cryptocurrency and how you can use it to your benefit in everyday life, and when you’re in far away lands on an expedition.
Yoga to Climbing Workshop
Workshop with Heidi Wirtz, Earth Play Retreats
Start time: 10:00am | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $35 | Capacity: 10
Yoga to Climbing: How the two go hand in hand. In this 90 minute workshop, we will be covering proper shoulder alignment, breathing for success, warm ups for climbing, how to derive movement from the core and climbing stretches for recovery and rehab. Both dynamic and static stretching will be covered.
Bring a yoga mat, helmet, comfy clothes and an open mind.
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Crack Climbing
With Hans Florine
Start time: 11:30am | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $60 | Capacity: 6
If you hope to climb anything big, you’re going to be climbing cracks. If you want to be able to safely protect yourself, you’re going to need to know some techniques. Learn the art of crack climbing in this intimate 90 minute clinic from world-renowned Yosemite climber, Hans Florine.
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Tips from the Pro
With Ben Rueck, Adidas Terrex
Start time: 11:30am | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $50 | Capacity: 10
Take your climbing skills to the next level with professional climber and Adidas Terrex athlete, Ben Rueck. During this 90 minute clinic, Ben will share some of the techniques and strategies he’s learned as well as giving you direct critique and feedback on your climbing.
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Slackline Yoga Fundamentals
With Tom Grundy and Tom Widdison, YogaSlackers
Start time: 11:30am | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $35 | Capacity: 10
This 90 minute class will take your balance to a new level. Invented by climbers in the 70’s, now mastered by students like yourself. Great for anyone regardless of their balance skills, and if they are athletic or not. You will learn everything you need to get started in slacklining. All you need to bring is a little determination.
During this clinic, we will be using the slackline in different modalities such as standing, kneeling, sitting, arm balancing, and inversions. We will also go over transitions in and out of different poses, refinements of finding more stillness on line, and endurance drills.
All levels welcome.
CLICK to Register for Slackline Yoga Fundamentals
Multi-Pitch Efficiency
With Heidi Wirtz, Earth Play Retreats
Start time: 1:30pm | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $60 | Capacity: 6
Learn multi-pitch efficiency, strategies and techniques in this intimate 90 minute clinic from world-renowned climber, The North Face athlete, and Yogi, Heidi Wirtz.
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Efficient Anchor Building
With Hans Florine
Start time: 1:30pm | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $60 | Capacity: 6
Whether climbing multi-pitch sport climbs, big walls, or remote alpine walls, your ability to build efficient anchors can mean the difference between a great adventure or a grueling epic. Learn the craft of efficient anchor building in this intimate 90 minute clinic from world-renowned Yosemite climber, Hans Florine.
CLICK to Register for Efficient Anchor Building
Tips from the Pro
With Ben Rueck, Adidas Terrex
Start time: 1:30pm | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $50 | Capacity: 10
Take your climbing skills to the next level with professional climber and Adidas Terrex athlete, Ben Rueck. During this 90 minute clinic, Ben will share some of the techniques and strategies he’s learned as well as giving you direct critique and feedback on your climbing.
CLICK to Register for Tips from the Pro
Slackline Yoga – The Path to Ultimate Balance
With Tom Grundy and Tom Widdison, YogaSlackers
Start time: 1:30pm | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $35 | Capacity: 10
This class will take your balance to a new level. Invented by climbers in the 70’s, now mastered by students like yourself. Great for anyone regardless of their balance skills, and if they are athletic or not. You will learn everything you need to become a master in slacklining. All you need to bring is a little determination.
Together with your instructors, Tom Grundy and Tom Widdison, we will be using the slackline in different modalities such as standing, kneeling, sitting, arm balancing, and inversions. We will also go over transitions in and out of different poses, refinements of finding more stillness on line, and endurance drills.
All levels welcome.
CLICK to Register for Slackline Yoga
AcroYoga
With Tom Grundy and Tom Widdison, YogaSlackers
Start time: 3:30pm | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $35 | Capacity: 16
AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics.
These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. Partner flying is at the root of the AcroYoga practice and comes in the forms of Therapeutic flying and Acrobatic flying.
Under the expert guidance of your instructors, adventure awaits!
All levels welcome.
CLICK to Register for AcroYoga
That’s a Wrap – Wound Care Techniques
With Specialist, James Brown
Start time: 4:00pm | Clinic Length: 60 min | Cost: $10 | Capacity: 30
Splits, gobies, worn tips, road rash, lacerations, abrasions, and more can kill your adventure. At the very least, slow you down and you have to wait to heal. James F Brown RRT,RCP,CWCA,CMPA has over 20 years of wound care experience, frequently teaching clinics in wound care and HyperBarics medicine.
After watching Jim patch up downhill skateboarder, Arian Chamasmany, who ate the asphalt at 50mph at the 2016 MAFF Gathering, and who shows almost no signs of the damage, we asked Jim to share some of his secrets with you.
CLICK to Register for Wound Care Techniques
Happy Hour
Starts at 5:00pm
With Sufferfest Beer and Sierra Nevada Beer
Chilled by Yeti
Suggested donation Benefitting Access Fund and American Alpine Club
Socializing with Music from DJ Ari Shark
Dyno Comp
Starts at 5:30pm
Open participation or watch and cheer for your friends. Tons of fun.
Great prizes from our sponsors! Register to participate at the event.
“Beyond the Gym: Expedition Outdoors”
Starts at 7:00pm
Panel with pro climbers Hans Florine (Outdoor Research), Heidi Wirtz (The North Face), and Ben Rueck (Adidas Terrex).
Q&A to follow.
Social Break
8:00pm
Replenish your beverages and socialize with music from DJ Ari Shark
Movies Begin!
Starting at 8:30pm
“Road to Wanderlust” (Short film) | “Peer Pressure” (Short film) | “No Man’s Land” (Feature – North American Premiere)
Note: Bring beach / camping chairs or blankets
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CLICK HERE to RSVP for Free General Admission Tickets
Mimosas
Starting at 10:00am
Courtesy of Arc’Teryx La Brea
Rise and Shine Yoga
With Heidi Wirtz, Earth Play Retreats
Start time: 10:00am | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $10 | Capacity: 30
Proceeds benefit the American Alpine Club, LA Chapter
YogaMosas is a great way to start your Sunday. In this 90 minute “Rise and Shine” yoga workshop, we will get your warmed up, stretched out, centered, and invigorated for the day. Enjoy mimosas, courtesy of Arc’Teryx LaBrea following your workshop.
Bring a yoga mat, straps, blocks, and comfy clothes.
All class registration fees benefit the LA Chapter of the American Alpine Club.
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Meet the American Alpine Club LA Chapter
Starting at 11:30am
Socialize with the Arc’Teryx La Brea and SoCal Outdoor Community
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Sunday Dock Session
Skate sessions begin at 3:30pm
Hippy Jump Contest and Giveaways
From 4:00pm – 6:00pm
AcroYoga
With Sonia Peltzer and Casey Stroud, Yoga Squirrels
Start time: 5:00pm | Clinic Length: 90 min | Cost: $20 | Capacity: 20
AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. Partner flying is at the root of the AcroYoga practice and comes in the forms of Therapeutic flying and Acrobatic flying.
All levels welcome. Adventure awaits!
Bring mats, straps, and blocks.
CLICK to Register for AcroYoga
Brews, Bites, and Beats
Available throughout the event
With Sufferfest Beer and Sierra Nevada Beer
Chilled by Yeti
Music from DJ Ari Shark
Movies begin!
Starting at 8:00pm
Short Films from Loaded Boards | “Road to Wanderlust” (Short film) | “North of the Sun” (Feature)
Note: Bring beach / camping chairs or blankets