Course Introduction to Rock Climbing

April 30th 2022


Description

April 30 – May 1, 2022 (Sat-Sun), 24 participants

This is a 2 day course intended to give participants an introduction to rock climbing. The goal is to provide a learning environment where people can learn the basic elements of outdoor rock climbing safely.

Curriculum

  • Putting on a harness.
  • Learning about climbing gear.
  • Tying basic knots.
  • Checking your partner.
  • Belaying with a tube device.
  • Communications between partners.
  • Basic climbing techniques.
  • Rappelling safely.
  • Rope coiling.

Selection Criteria

If within the first week after the event was posted to the calendar more than 24 qualified members sign up for the event, applicants are selected by the number of events of the ACC Vancouver Section they have attended in the past or how much they have volunteered. Otherwise selection is by order of signup.

Once selected, you will be notified and directed on how to make your payment. Payment will be due within 72 hrs otherwise the next person on the list will be contacted.

Cost: $60.00

Cancellation policy

There are no refunds. If you have to cancel out, with the help of the leader, an alternate person who meets the prerequisites from the waiting list (if there is one) can be contacted. Transfer of payment is to be made directly between the two participants

Community Contribution

A dozen or more willing volunteers, put in a thousand or more hours a year to make these courses happen, all of which include top-quality instruction at incredible value for money. We’ll literally share everything we know about staying safe in the mountains with you, because we want you to experience nature as we do.

That said, participation is a two way street, and if you’re going to take a course, we ask that you start thinking about ways to contribute back to the community also. Remember, we’re an entirely volunteer based community and this only works if everyone contributes!

Please consider becoming a trip-coordinator and hosting a trip (even just a simple hiking trip) when signing up for this course! You will be contacted by our Trip Director to prompt you to get a trip posted.

https://accvancouver.ca/join-us/volunteer/

Guest sign-up

Sign-ups are no longer available for this event.