Arno Ilgner distinguished himself as a pioneering rock climber in the 1970s and ’80s, when the top climbs were bold and dangerous first ascents. These personal exploits are the foundation for Ilgner’s unique physical and mental training program–The Warrior’s Way. In 1995, after a thorough search of the literature and practice of mental training and the great warrior traditions, Ilgner formalized his methods, founded the Desiderata Institute, and began teaching his program full time. Since then, he has helped hundreds of student sharpen their awareness, focus attention, and understand their athletic (and life) challenges within a coherent, learning-based philosophy of intelligent risk-taking.

Arno is back at the Climbers’ Festival this July teaching three separate “Warrior’s Way” clinics:

Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 2pm at Wild Iris.

The clinics are free with a festival ticket.  You can sign up at the ICF ticket booth or send an email to climbersfestival@gmail.com.

Arno Ilgner on a steep crack climb