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Introduction to Multi-Pitch Trad C - Seattle - 2025

Climbing Course

Introduction to Multi-Pitch Trad C

Introduction to climbing in a multi pitch environment.

Contacts

Kelsey Blodgett
Kelsey Blodgett
Leader
Brian Young
Brian Young
Leader

The application period will run October 29th to November 15th. Accepted Students will be notified by December 1st.

This course is designed to teach students the skills to complete multi pitch traditional routes at crags. Students will be given time and education to safely and efficiently to lead multi pitch climbs and develop new skills that will ensure they are effective leaders for the multi pitch environment.

This course will cover the following skills:

  • Gear Selection
  • Route selection 
  • Rappelling skills
  • Anchor Building
  • Racking
  • Belay station transitions
  • Belay escape
  • Ascending a rope
  • Exit strategies or "how-to bail"
  • Dealing with environmental factors

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Course Requirements
Course Activity Date Availability Leader
Kick Off Meeting
Seattle Program Center
Thu, May 8, 2025
Registration closes May 6
10 participants
0 instructors
Kelsey Blodgett
Workshop 1
Seattle Program Center
Tue, May 13, 2025
Registration closes May 11
10 participants
0 instructors
Kelsey Blodgett
Workshop 2
Seattle Program Center
Wed, May 21, 2025
Registration closes May 19
10 participants
0 instructors
Kelsey Blodgett
Weekend Field Trip 1
Leavenworth
Sat, May 31, 2025 -
Sun, Jun 1, 2025
Registration closes May 29
10 participants
3 instructors
Kelsey Blodgett
Weekend Field Trip 2
Leavenworth
Sat, Jun 7, 2025
Registration closes Jun 5
6 participants
1 instructor
Kelsey Blodgett
Leavenworth
Sun, Jun 8, 2025
Registration closes Jun 6
4 participants
2 instructors
Kelsey Blodgett
Roster
Required Equipment

More information about required gear will be provided to those admitted to the course.

Required

  • One set of cams size equivalent to Black Diamond #.3 to #3 (any brand)
  • Full set of nuts (any brand)
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Rock shoes
  • 1 personal anchor
  • 6 24 inch (single) alpine slings with 2 wire gate carabiners per sling
  • 2 double length alpine slings with 2 wire gate carabiners per sling
  • 4 locking carabiners
  • Auto blocking guide mode belay device, i.e. Petzl Reverso, Black Diamond ATC Guide
  • Nut tool
  • 20 feet cordalette, 6M nylon, 5M tech cord or spectra
  • Hollow block (Sterling) – either 13.5” or 19”
  • Small daypack to carry water, food and insulation on climbs
Optional:
  • Smaller Camelots optional; Black Diamond X4, Fixe Alien or any other brand  
  • Chalk bag
  • Crack gloves or 2 rolls of climbing tape
Course Materials

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