Introduction to Rock Climbing
Typically runs
Weekend after May long weekend (posted in April)
Length
One weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
Prerequisites
N/A
This is a two day course intended to give an introduction to rock climbing. The goal is to provide a safe learning environment where people can learn the most basic elements of outdoor rock climbing.
Curriculum:
- Putting on a harness
- Learning about materials used in rock climbing
- Basic knots: figure 8, overhand, fisherman’s, etc.
- Tying into the rope
- Checking your partner
- Belaying with a belay device (ATC or equivalent)
- Communicating between climbing partners
- Basic climbing techniques
- Rappelling with safety backup
- Rope coiling
No prerequisites required but some experience indoor climbing would help.
Gear Required
- Harness
- Belay device, large locking carabiner
- Helmet
- 2m of 7mm rope for rappel backup
- Rock shoes (optional but really help with the climbing)
- Chalk bag (optional)
- Small pack
- Water
- Packed lunch
- Comfortable clothes
- Warm clothes in pack
- Rain jacket
- Wear running shoes or light hiking boots for approach
Booking:
Bookings are made via the events calendar. Find an event and fill out the form to reserve your place.
Upcoming course events
- ACC Intro To Lead/Sport Climbing Course *INSTRUCTOR* Callout on April 20, 2024
- Garibaldi Mountain Day Trip on April 20, 2024 2:30 am
- Intro to Lead/Sport Climbing – STUDENT SIGN UP on April 20, 2024 8:00 am
- Mount Strachan on Ski! on April 21, 2024 8:30 am
- Owl Tenquille Traverse on April 25, 2024 6:00 am
- ACC Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing *INSTRUCTOR* Callout on May 4, 2024
- Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing – STUDENT SIGN UP on May 4, 2024 8:00 am
- ACC Intro To Trad Climbing Course *INSTRUCTOR* Callout on May 11, 2024
- ACC Basic Mountaineering Course *INSTRUCTOR* Callout on May 11, 2024
- Intro to Trad Climbing – STUDENT SIGN UP on May 11, 2024 8:00 am
- Basic Mountaineering Course – STUDENT SIGN UP on May 11, 2024 8:00 am
- Mountaineering camp at Lake Ohara – Elizabeth Parker Hut on July 7, 2024 7:00 am