Advanced Climbing 402

Course Objectives

Parallel rope technique

Increase follower safety using parallel ropes

Build difficult anchors faster

Learn specialty and niche gear for wide cracks and narrow seams

Add follower security to unique scenarios

Short rope techniques

Short pitch techniques

Terrain belays and anchors

Advanced rappel techniques

Trip Details

Climbing safely and efficiently will take you farther when you are out and add security to your movement in the mountains. With advanced techniques you can speed up your movement and transitions and climb more safely in high consequence / low risk terrain. This course will expand your climbing tool box.

All necessary equipment is provided. If you have your own equipment and wish to use it, by all means bring it! Prior to use on a course, an instructor will evaluate all equipment to ensure its safety and suitability. This course is taught with a maximum of a 2 to 1 ratio.

Prerequisites:

  • Significant time as a trad lead climber

  • Solid climbing movement

  • Proper understanding and use of climbing communication

  • Ability to lead and top rope belay

  • Knowledge of a wide range of climbing knots and hitches

  • Ability to clean and remove passive and active trad gear

  • Safely rappel in a multi-pitch environment

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