This course costs $150/person/day + GST +$5 admin fee. The total cost is $320. You must know the rock basics (top rope belay, figure 8, climbing commands and be able to comfortably top rope climb 5.6 outside). If you have questions about those requirements, please contact Julie Morter Registration will be first-come first-served based on payment of the fee, but participants MUST confirm with Julie Morter that they have read and meet the prerequisites above when they pay
Day 1:
The intent of this day is to help you learn the essential skills and knowledge required to be a responsible outdoor sport climber. The two days give extended time for practicing mock leading, lead belaying and possibly leading if appropriate for the individual, under the supervision of a guide
CONTENT: Hazard ID, emergency plan, how to clip quickdraws properly, how to lead belay properly, mock leads, scenarios to avoid, review or intro to bolted anchor building, review or intro to bolted anchor cleaning and lowering, bolt discussion, fall factors discussion.
Day 2: The intent of this day is to build off the previous day's learning and add more opportunity to practice the previously learned skill under supervision, as well as add some new learning opportunities and discussion.
Content: More mock lead scenarios and real leads for individuals with strong movement skills. How to catch lead falls, building bolt anchors, how to clean an anchor and rappel.
Required Items to Bring:
Rock shoes, helmet, harness, belay device,
locking carabiner,5 locking carabiners for day
2, 2 non-locking carabiners, personal prusik,
5m of 7mm cordelette, 120cm sewn anchor sling,
personal anchor tether or PAS
Notes:
This course is taught by Patrick Lindsay, an Alpine guide who owns and runs Ridgeline Guiding in Canmore
Cancellation Policy If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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Registration for this event closed on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12:00 AM.