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Rock II Lecture

Lecture: Basic Climbing Course

Rock II Lecture - American Alpine Institute

Go over necessary knowledge for upcoming fieldtrip

Contacts

Minda Paul
Minda Paul
Primary Leader
  • Challenging
  • FULL (24 capacity)
  • 5 (6 capacity)
  • Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  • Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Topics:

  • Yosemite Decimal System
  • Types of climbing
  • Climbing ethics
  • Equipment and gear
  • How to be a follower
    • Belaying a leader
    • Cleaning gear
    • Dismantling anchor
  • Climbing as a party of three
  • Rock fall avoidance

AAI @ 7

Route/Place

American Alpine Institute

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Required Reading:

Freedom of the Hills (10e), review Chapters 10-11, read Chapters 12-13 and Appendix 

Pre-Lecture Assignment: 

Quiz

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