Description
Activities for the course
Climbing Equipment
Introduction to climbing gear, including harnesses, ropes, carabiners, climbing shoes, and helmets. Understanding how to use and maintain the equipment properly.
Climbing Safety
Emphasis on safety procedures, including proper belaying techniques, tying essential knots (e.g., figure-eight knot), and using anchors.
Belay system
The climbing belay system is a critical component of rock climbing that ensures the safety of the climber.
Climbing Techniques
Basic climbing movements and techniques, such as handholds, footholds, body positioning, and balance.
Climbing Commands
Learning and using essential communication commands between climbers and belayers for safe and clear communication.
Climbing Ethics and Leave No Trace Principles
Promoting responsible climbing practices and minimizing the impact on the natural environment.
Top-Rope Climbing
Understanding the concept of top-roping, where the rope runs from the climber, through an anchor at the top of the climb, and back down to the belayer.
Climbing Grades and Route Reading: Introduction to climbing difficulty grading systems and learning to interpret route guidebooks or climbing area markings.
Climbing Safety Checks
Developing a systematic process for performing safety checks on equipment and knots before climbing.
Falling Techniques
Learning how to fall safely and efficiently to minimize the risk of injury.
Introduction to Lead Climbing (optional)
Some basic rock climbing courses might include an introduction to lead climbing, where the climber clips the rope into protection as they ascend, rather than relying on a pre-set top rope.
Outdoor Climbing Experience
Many basic rock climbing courses include practical sessions on real rock surfaces to apply the learned skills in an outdoor setting
Learning From the Course
Uses of climbing devices, rope works, knots, tying to different types of harnesses, basic belay system, holding falls, lowering & rappelling, route selection and guidebook use, communication, risk factor, movement coaching, and climbing.
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