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Climbing Course
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course - Seattle
- Fri, May 24, 2019 - Sat, Jun 15, 2019
- Committee: Seattle Climbing
- Members: $150.00 Guests: $200.00
- Availability: FULL, 41 on waitlist (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The Introduction to Rock Climbing course is designed for those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience.
Description:
In this course you will learn the basics of top roped outdoor climbing. This includes learning basic climbing knots, belaying skills, climbing techniques and converting to rappel. At the end of this course, you will be able to safely follow a lead climber on single-pitch sport/crag climbs. To get the most out of this course, you should plan on going to a climbing gym once per week in addition to the regular course meetings.
Gear:
You will need a climbing helmet, a harness, rock shoes, belay device, three locking carabiners (one big belay biner, two smaller biners), a Metolius PAS (or similar personal anchor) or one 5/8" nylon double sling (sewn, not tied), and a four foot length of 5 or 6mm nylon accessory cord. The instructor will provide details on what gear is required for which class sessions. We will discuss required gear at the first class. If you have any questions about gear before then, contact the course leader before making a purchase. Most climbing gear is non-returnable.
Skills:
The skills you will learn include: basic knots, climbing on top rope, belaying a climber on top rope, belaying a lead climber, cleaning anchors and rappelling, climbing etiquette, rope management, and basic climbing technique.
This course is a top-rope and sport follower course only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or leading rock climbs.
Registration details:
Intro to Rock has a capacity of 12 students. Spots in the course will first be offered to people on the wait list from the previous Intro to Rock class. After that, remaining spots will be first availability.
NOTE: ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL DATES. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST AN EXCEPTION.
Badges you will earn:
This course has no scheduled activities.
You will need a climbing helmet, a harness, rock shoes, belay device, three locking carabiners (one big belay biner, two smaller biners), a Metolius PAS (or similar personal anchor) or one 5/8" nylon double sling (sewn, not tied), and a four foot length of 5 or 6mm nylon accessory cord.
The instructor will provide details on what gear is required for which class sessions. We will discuss required gear at the first class. If you have any questions about gear before then, contact the course leader before making a purchase. Most climbing gear is non-returnable.
You must register for this course to see course materials.