This comprehensive 4-day course is for BCMC members (or referred participants) who are sport climbers already climbing outdoors and wanting the skills and knowledge to take their climbing to the next level. Participants can expect to leave the course fully autonomous, with a strong foundation in all aspects of rock climbing.
Base Course Fee:
As this is a custom course with Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures, the overall fee for the group is $4,494 + GST ($749/day for 3 days (1 guide) and $2,247/day for 1 day (3 guides) ) or $749/pp + GST based on 6 people. As BCMC receives 20% off ($150 per person), I have set up pricing with MSAA of $599/pp + GST based on 6 people; final price per person will be determined once the number of participants is confirmed. Group size is 6 people maximum.
Registration:
Location:
Squamish**
Carpooling can be arranged.
**Note: Updates will be made to confirm the exact location closer to the course date.
Course Modules
*Guide ratio is 1:6 except for 3rd-day or the multi-pitch day (this may be changed to the best weather day, be flexible), where it will be a 1:2 ratio.
Course Objectives:
Intro To Trad Climbing ModuleLesson 1 Equipment: Overview and fit for trad climbing equipment
Lesson 2 Environment: Leave no trace and wildlife discussion.
Lesson 3 Onsite safety: Current hazards and safety protocols.
Lesson 4 Introduction to Trad Protection: Cams, nuts, pitons etc.
Lesson 5 Introduction to Trad terminology, principles and physics: direction of pull, passive vs. active, etc.
Lesson 6 How to place and remove different pieces of trad protection
Lesson 7 Building Anchors: Using the IDEALS & SRENE acronym for a solid anchor
Lesson 8 Building Anchors: Using appropriate soft materials for anchors
Lesson 9 Lead Climbing Strategies: Racking up for your lead
Lesson 10 Simulated Leads: Placing and removing protection on top rope
Lesson 11 Building and Assessing Anchors: When topping out on your trad climb
Lesson 12 Trad climbing multi-pitch seconding technique & considerations
Lesson 13 Natural anchors- assessment and use
Lesson 14 Trad leading session (for those with previous leading experience)
Lesson 15 Climbing: Professional Coaching and Application
Intro To Multi-Pitch Climbing Module
Lesson 1 Equipment check: For those using rental climbing equipment: Fit for climbing shoes, harness & helmet
Lesson 2 Environment: Leave no trace and wildlife discussion.
Lesson 3 On site safety: Current hazards and safety protocols.
Lesson 4 Introduction to multi-pitch Theory
Lesson 5 Review: Knots, belayer & rope placement-belaying, and communication
Lesson 6 The multi-pitch back pack and approach strategy
Lesson 7 Gear Requirements: Putting together the right rack for the route
Lesson 8 Route Selection: Selecting the right Multi-pitch climb.
Lesson 9 Rope Selection: Single ropes vs half or twin ropes
Lesson 10 Securing Yourself: To an anchor during a multi-pitch
Lesson 11 Lead belaying and top-down belaying, re-directed belay – different systems
Lesson 12 Racking up for a multi-pitch
Lesson 13 Safety; Rope and Belay Management placement
Lesson 14 Multi-pitch communication and commands- rope tugs technique
Lesson 15 Protecting the second from pendulum
Lesson 16 Retreat Options and Backup Plans- problem solving
Lesson 17 Rappelling with a back-up prussic
Lesson 18 Extending the anchor to see your partner
Lesson 19 Efficient leader switch-overs
Lesson 20 Rope drag reduction technique
Lesson 21 Advanced rope management- Ascent: effective switch-overs re-stacking techniques
Lesson 22 Advanced rope management- Descent: – Lap coil throw, End of rope knots, pre-threading anchor
Lesson 23 Advanced safety techniques- rappelling with backup prussic/lap coils, lowering considerationsLesson 28 Evaluate participants’ route selection, plan
Lesson 29 Evaluate participants route condition and weather forecast
Lesson 30 Participants either lead up within their comfort level and capability or are led up a multi-pitch route.
Lesson 31 On going multi-pitch system instruction and feedback during the day
Lesson 32 Participants lead down a multi-pitch via rappel
Lesson 33 On going multi-pitch systems instruction and feedback during the descent
Rock Rescue Module
Notes:
Cost does not include transportation to/from course areas; lift access fees (if applicable); food; or personal equipment except as noted.
You must supply:
Clothing
Weather conditions along the Coast Mountain Range are constantly changing. Plan ahead, look into weather trends, and prepare for all weather conditions.
Rock Climbing Equipment
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