Overview
Whether you’ve been consistently applying the Warrior’s Way tools and feel ready for the next step in your progression, or you felt your practice fade after your first workshop and want to rebuild momentum, this 1-week full immersion in the Drôme & Ventoux region is for you.
Climbers come to Level 2 from two distinct places in their journey:
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Advancing Your Practice: You’ve been consistently applying the Warrior’s Way tools, and now you’re hungry for the next layer—ready to take those strategies into more variable, complex, and challenging terrain.
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Rebuilding Momentum: You left your first workshop inspired, but life got busy. Practice faded without dedicated partners, old habits crept back, and you want a supportive space to reignite your momentum and rebuild confidence.
Wherever you are starting from, it’s hard to unlock the full subtlety of this material on your own. Under the direct guidance of certified Rock Warrior’s Way trainer Alma Esteban, we revisit the core framework and expand it into more complex, real-world terrain—teaching you how to apply the true power of the Warrior’s Way strategies on real rock while giving every climber the exact tools needed to deepen their mental game.
You know the concepts, but on this immersion, you will build a second layer of understanding adapted to who you are today, taking your foundational skills to a more applicable terrain where you can challenge yourself on outdoor routes and onsight attempts.
What You Will Get
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Expand Your Attentional Field: Expand your capacity to direct attention and stay present when facing commitment, exposure, and height. Fine-tune your visual precision and maintain fluid, uninterrupted motion through challenging sequences.
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Somatic Anchoring under Stress: Use breathing, eyes, and body somatic awareness as an immediate anchor when stress spikes, helping you rely fully on your body’s intelligence without the interference of your mind.
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Decision-Making in Complex Scenarios: Apply decision-making strategies dynamically to the complexity of the rock. Learn how to approach redpoint scenarios, expand your boundaries from the “no-fall” to the “yes-fall” zone, and receive structured guidance throughout the entire process.
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Practice Falls on Variable Terrain: Practice falls to build deeper confidence taking falls on exposed, technical rock in a safe, progressive, and supportive environment.
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Advance Your Dynamic Belay Skills: Progress on your dynamic belay skills, expanding on weight gaps, route friction, and different belay stances to provide smooth, high-precision catches.
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Precision Coaching & 1-on-1 Video Diagnostics: Receive dedicated, individual feedback and movement/breathing video analysis from Alma Esteban on your projects to offer precise insights where they make the biggest difference for your progression.
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World-Class Climbing Region: Train in one of the most famous rock climbing destinations in the world, exploring a wide variety of crags across the region with an extensive range of grades to suit your progression.
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Global Warrior Community: Share the crag with a tight-knit, international group of climbers driven by the same mindset of self-discovery, continuous growth, and learning-based motivation.
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A Grounded Place to Rest & Recover: Stay at a traditional, authentic old French stone house right at the approach to world-class limestone crags. Reset your mind and muscles with targeted stretching, a private sauna, and a bracing cold river plunge in your garden.
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Unplug & Live Like a Local: Elevate your rest day with curated, authentic local experiences, a private garden with views of Mont Ventoux, and a welcoming, inclusive space (proudly LGBT+ friendly).
The 7-Day Level 2 Curriculum
This clinic is built around the fundamental Rock Warrior’s Way principle: “You learn something when you have experienced it, not before.” Level 2 takes the tools you discovered in your first workshop and shows you how to apply them with a new layer of intention and depth.
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Saturday: Arrival, Settle In, & Community Alignment
Check-in at our traditional, authentic old French stone house, unpack, and discover your new home for the week. Meet your international team and share your first dinner together.
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Sunday: Indoor Re-Calibration & Adaptable Scenarios
We head straight to the indoor facility in Avignon. Starting indoors is a crucial step for the week ahead—by stripping away environmental noise, we create a clear space to focus deeply on somatic mechanics, which will be greatly beneficial for your learning once we hit the rock. We use this adaptable environment to comfortably refresh core falling mechanics and introduce varied scenarios—such as pendulums or volumes—adapted directly to your personal learning zone. From there, we integrate continuous, intentional breathing techniques under intense core tension, setting a strong somatic foundation for the rock ahead.
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Monday & Tuesday: Approaching Challenge on the Rock
We move outdoors onto world-class limestone. Guided by Alma, you will learn how to approach challenging projects and break routes into smaller, manageable sections, knowing exactly which Rock Warrior’s Way drill or strategy to apply. You will work through your own learning zone—whether taking normal lead falls or exploring advanced fall and belay dynamics when appropriate.
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Wednesday: Local Life & Active Recovery
A restorative rest day for mind and body. We begin with a morning visit to the traditional local farmers’ market in Buis-les-Baronnies, immersing ourselves in Provence’s vibrant culture, artwork, and cuisine. In the afternoon, we host 1-on-1 video diagnostic sessions to analyze your movement and breathing patterns, paired with a targeted stretching and mobility practice to reset your body.
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Thursday & Friday: The Gold Nuggets (Deep Integration & The Self-Quest)
Opportunity to put everything to the test on routes that genuinely challenge you. Guided by Alma, you will use breath, eyes, and body somatic awareness to uncover even deeper subtleties of the material—assimilating what is happening between your body and mind on complex terrain. By learning to savor these moments through learning-based motivation, you gain a tangible understanding of your mental toolkit to take home.
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Saturday: Departure & Flexible Travel
Fully flexible to accommodate everyone’s travel needs. Whether you have an early flight, a relaxed train journey home, or choose to stay an extra day to fit in more local climbing, there is no strict group schedule today—just warm farewells and a solid long-term mindset to take with you.
Logistics & What’s Included
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Dates: May 15 – 22, 2027
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Location: Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux / Drôme-Ventoux, Southern France
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Prerequisites: Completion of an official Rock Warrior’s Way clinic (Level 1: The Awakened Warrior).
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Group Size: Intimate group of up to 8 climbers for personalized guidance.
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Who This Is For: Climbers of all progression levels—whether working through your very first outdoor lead projects or refining cognitive efficiency under pressure—who want to find joy and freedom in challenging moments through learning-based motivation.
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Investment: €990.00
Included in Your Program:
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Authentic Lodging: 7 nights of accommodation in a traditional, rustic old French stone house (La Bergerie des Salamandres) with shared communal spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, options for flexible single/double beds in shared rooms, or an optional private apartment reservation.
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Direct Guidance: Mental coaching and guidance personally led by Alma Esteban—certified rock climbing guide, official Rock Warrior’s Way® trainer, and mental training specialist.
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1-on-1 Video Diagnostics: Individual coaching and video analysis with Alma Esteban to analyze your movement and breathing patterns.
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Gym Access: Entry fees and indoor logistics for Sunday’s crucial foundational clinic in Avignon.
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Rest & Recovery: Targeted stretching and mobility recovery sessions, plus access to the private sauna and cold river plunge.
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Excursion: A morning at the local Buis-les-Baronnies Farmers Market—taste artisanal cheeses, fresh local olives, and regional specialties directly from local producers.
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Home Facilities & Logistics: Access to a fully equipped home kitchen for preparing meals with the team, plus pick-up and drop-off coordination directly from local train stations or airports.
