MULTI-PITCH SKILLS
This
one day course is designed for climbers who have practiced
some single-pitch traditional lead climbing and want to
make the transition to the multi-pitch environment. A
morning of theory is followed by a short multi-pitch climb
in the afternoon. Instructional topics
include:
- Safety
and hazard recognition in the multi-pitch environment.
- Route
selection, equipment and multi-pitch preparation.
-
Rope handling and belay station management.
- Lead
and top-down belay techniques.
- Protection
strategies and route finding.
- Multi-pitch
retreat and contingency plans.
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Upon
completion of the program, participants should be able
to safely attempt a straightforward multi-pitch climb.
Combine this course with Traditional Lead Climbing - 1
Day and get 10% off
both programs!
| Duration: |
Cost: |
Ratio: |
| 1
day |
$175.00 |
2:1 |
| Dates
for 2008 |
| April |
May |
June |
July |
Aug. |
Sept. |
06 |
04 |
08 |
06 |
03/31 |
28 |
|
Multi-pitch
climbing on the Chief on a beautiful summer afternoon. |