This course is aimed at novice to intermediate rock climbers wanting to learn systems for multi pitch rock climbing. The curriculum includes: anchor construction, auto brake device lowers, belay transitions, fixed point lead belay, efficiency, rope management and multi stage rappels.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, belay gloves, belay device with locking carabiner, rock shoes, two 120 cm sewn sling, 3 non locking carabiners, 6 locking carabiners (3 HMS/Munter), 13.5” hollowblock (or 1.5 m x 7 mm prusik), one 5 m x 7 mm cordelette
Prerequisite: this is not a beginner course so some climbing experience is necessary. As a minimum, Participants should have at least climbed in a gym and must be able to offer a safe top-rope belay.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
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Notes:
Sean Isaac is an ACMG alpine guide specializing in ice and mixed instruction. He has been ice climbing for 30 years and guiding for the past 20. He is the author of the ACC « Ice Climbing Leaders Field Handbook » and « How to Ice Climb » by Falcon. He has also written the how-to book « Mixed Climbing » and the guidebook « Mixed Climbs in the Canadian Rockies ».
No refunds are provided unless a suitable participant can be found.
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