Rock Climbing 201 Course, 18th - 19th September 2010
Hosted by: Karsten Delap
The event will start on: 18 Sep 10
And will end on: 19 Sep 10
1-888-284-8433 info@foxmountainguides.com
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This two day course is ideal for climbers wanting to learn more advanced skills such as gear placement and building anchors with artificial gear (Stoppers, Cams, Hex's Tri-Cams, etc) and to look at some basic necessary skills such as self rescue and problem avoidance in single pitch climbing. This course will also start looking at following pitches to prepare you to belay and follow lead climbers in a trad single or multipitch setting.
With the Rock 101 and 201 under your belt you will have all the skills to try out our specialized Intermediate Level courses such as the Single Pitch Rescue and Lead Climbing courses which will take you to the next level of confidence and skills.
To go to the Main Rock Climbing 201 Course Information Page Click Here
Topics Covered:
- Advanced climbing movement skillsKnots and rope work skills
- Belaying the lead climber
- Following trad lead pitches, gear removal, racking, communication
- Introduction to self rescue and problem avoidance in a single pitch setting
- Creating anchors using Natural and Artificial components anchors for top rope climbing set ups
- Climbing equipment showing you what you need, what you don't need as well as looking at storage and proper use
- Climbing history and ethics, Leave no Trace wilderness skills
- Debunking common myths in climbing and climbing equipment
- Lots of Climbing!
