Learn to Follow Multi-Pitch Step 3
This class is where we all leave the ground. You will learn belay the leader, remove their protection, arrive at the belay stance and anchor safely to belay the next pitch. You will also practice a multi-pitch retreivable rappel.
Climbs are 2, 3 and 4 pitch in length, keeping you comfortably within your ability practicing the flow of pitch-to-pitch rock climbing.
Skills covered will include:
- Belaying the leader and arresting a fall
- Removing leader protection including wedge-shaped nuts and mechanical camming devices
- Arriving at belay stances and self anchoring with the climbing rope
- Transitioning to belay the leader's next pitch
- Descending techniques including retrievable multi-pitch rappelling with safety backups
Climbing difficulties 3 or more pitch routes 5.5 - 5.9 depending on climber's comfort level
Cost: $200
2 person maximum
Dates:
June 7, 2008 (Sat)
June 28, 2008 (Sat)
July 12, 2008 (Sat) Full
Aug 3, 2008 (Sun)
Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) Full
Sept 13, 2008 (Sat)
Sept 27, 2008 (Sat)
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