Intro to Single Pitch Trad B - Seattle - 2020

Climbing Course

Introduction to Single Pitch Trad B

Introduction to placing traditional gear in a single pitch crack climbing environment.

*AS A RESULT OF THE SUSPENSION OF ALL COURSES/ACTIVITIES/EVENTS UNTIL 4/24/20, WE WILL BE CANCELING THIS COURSE. CURRENT PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE A FULL REFUND, DONATE THEIR COURSE FEE, OR TAKE the next offering of the  ROCK COURSE AT NO EXTRA COST. PLEASE SEE THE COVID-19 RESPONSE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION*  

Please note that some student slots in the single pitch course modules will be held for students in the Intermediate Climbing Package! Space permitting, consideration of applications from those outside the Intermediate program will begin January 15th. Please be advised that due to limited slots, your acceptance into this module is not guaranteed. 

This course is designed to prepare students to learn the skills to lead climb single pitch traditional routes at crags. Students will be given time and education to safely and efficiently place gear and develop new climbing skills that will help them break into a new type of climbing.

Students must be already leading sport routes (bolted routes) to be eligible for this course. To apply, please click the "apply" button and submit a completed application form to the course leader.

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Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

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Required Equipment

Required:

  • one set of Camelots size .3 to a #3
  • full set of nuts
  • helmet
  • harness
  • rock shoes
  • 2 personal anchors
  • 6 24 inch alpine slings with 2 wire gate biners per sling
  • 3 locking biners
  • auto blocking belay device, ei petzle reverso, BD ATC Guide, mega jel
  • nut tool
  • 20 feet cordalette, 6M nylon, 5M tech cord or spectra
Optional:
  • smaller Camelots optional; BDC3's, or any other brand  
  • chalk bag
Course Materials