Intro To Multipitch Climbing
Intro To Multipitch Climbing
- Not Scheduled
- $249 per Person
- 4 Students per Instructor
Or call/text us at (916) 299-0711
Learn the skills to put yourself in the wildest positions on Earth!
This course is designed to introduce the skills and concepts required to climb and descend multi-pitch rock climbs. 8 hours of instruction will give you a solid foundation for pursuing this form of climbing and make the next steps clear to you!
Who is this course for?
- You lead climb outdoors and want to learn the next skill set.
- You climb on top rope and want to learn to follow your partners up multi-pitch climbs (note: this course will not teach you lead climbing/belaying skills).
- You climb single-pitch trad and want to take your skills to bigger cliffs.
- You’ve followed some multi-pitch climbs but want to take more ownership of the skills.
- You’ve climbed some multi-pitch with a guide and want to get the skills on your own.
Itinerary
We’ll start off with some discussion about the beauty and challenge of multi-pitch climbing, the added risks, and the importance of careful judgment. We’ll move into some foundational skills such as basic anchor building, belaying a follower, and making a transition. Then we’ll practice these skills with a partner at ground level. Next, we will discuss descending; how to set up rappels, and how to transition between multiple rappels. We’ll wrap up by doing some multi-pitch style scrambles and rappels putting all of the pieces together!
Curriculum
- Additional challenges of multi-pitch climbing
- Basic flow of a multi-pitch climb
- Basic anchor building (two bolts)
- How to belay a follower from above
- Efficient belay transitions
- How to secure yourself to the anchor
- Transitions from climbing up to rappelling down
- Rappelling basics
- Consecutive rappel transitions
- Next steps
What's Included?
- Ropes
- Quickdraws
Any of the following climbing gear if you request it in advance:
- Assisted Braking Belay Devices (GriGri)
- Anchor Material (Slings + Cordelette)
- Harness
- Helmet
- Shoes
What to Bring
- Harness, Helmet, Climbing Shoes
- Quickdraws, locking carabiners, prusik, slings/anchor material, belay device.
- Personal food, water, clothing and backpack for a day outside
*if you don’t have this equipment, just let us know! We got you covered.
Prerequisites
- Climbing for at least 1 year
- Outdoor climbing experience
- Solid top rope belaying skills
Possible Course Locations
Next Course Details
- Not Scheduled
- $249 per Person
- 4 Students per Instructor
Or call/text us at (916) 299-0711
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