Climbing Course
Sport Climbing
Climbers will be learn the skills required to lead bolted sport routes.
Contacts
- Wed, Sep 16, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026
- Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Members: $250.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Climbers will learn the skills required and build confidence in leading bolted sport routes. The course will focus on efficiency of climbing movement and clipping, lead belaying to minimize the consequence of a leader fall, anchor setup, and anchor cleaning. Rappelling will also be covered for instances where lowering off the anchor can not be accomplished.
Badges you will earn:
Sport Climbing Course
Leading Sport Routes
Clean & Lower
Rappelling
Lead Belay Certification
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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| Sport Climbing Classroom Session 1 | |||
| Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Wed, Sep 16, 2026
Registration opens Jun 15; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
0 instructors
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| Sport Climbing Field Trip 1 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Registration opens Jun 15; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
0 instructors
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| Sport Climbing Field Trip 2 | |||
| Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) |
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 -
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 Registration opens Jun 15; Instructor registration open now
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8
participants
0 instructors
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Helmet
Harness
Rock Shoes
Belay Device (eg Petzl Reverso, Black Diamond ATC Guide, or similar)
Assisted Braking Device (eg Petzl GriGri, Black Diamond Pilot, or similar) *optional
6 Locking Carabiners
8-10 Quickdraws *Can be shared with one other student if prearranged.
7mm Nylon Cord (18-21ft) or Quad length runner
2 Double Length Runners
Third Hand
There are no materials for this course.