Climbing and Fall Protection
Basic Rope Handling -
8 and 16 hour classes
The hands on 8 hour class will teach students the basics of:
The 16 hour class will go into more intensive training with different variations and techniques.
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Knots
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Belaying
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Anchors
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Ascending
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Rappelling
Basic Rock Climbing -
8 and 16 hour classes
The 8 hour class will teach the basics of safe rope handling and top roping. Topics will include:
The 16 hour class will concentrate on more advanced climbing techniques with an introduction to lead climbing.
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Equipment
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Knots
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Rope Handling
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Belaying
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Anchors
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Climbing Techniques
Winter Travel and Survival
This 16 hour course will cover basic survival skills necessary to survive in winter conditions. This course will include snow travel on either skiis or snowshoes using map and compass. Participants will build shelters and learn about avalanche awareness. Participants should plan on an overnight trip in freezing temperatures.