Introduction to Multi-Pitch Trad A

Applications and registration open to intermediate climbing students only starting Mar 1 (opens to public Mar 10).  Applications received prior to these dates will NOT be reviewed.

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This course is designed to teach the skills required to climb entry level multi-pitch trad routes. Students will be given time and education to safely and efficiently lead multi-pitch climbs and build solid gear anchors.  Students must be comfortable leading 5.6-5.8  single pitch trad routes in order to apply.

MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO SQUAMISH, CANADA FOR ALL WEEKEND FIELD TRIPS.

Registration Dates:

January 1st 2017: For Intermediate Students

February 1st 2017: Registration opens for all others

Skills Covered

• Building of 3-point gear anchors in 2 mins. or less

• Belaying a follower from the top with an auto-blocking device

• Swapping leads

• Being efficient on climbs including proper rope management

• Basic rescue techniques

• Understanding route selection

Graduation Criteria

• Safely lead 1 multi-pitch trad route

Prerequisites

• Single-pitch trad course or equivalent

• Basic skills to climb cracks 

• Ability to build a top-rope anchor on bolts

• Ability to rappel safely

• Ability to lead on trad routes up to 5.6

Summary of Activities

• 1 evening kickoff session

• 2 evenings for skills review

• 2 weekend days of outdoor multi-pitch mock leading on trad gear

• 1 weekend day of outdoor multi-pitch leading on trad gear (pick either Saturday or Sunday)

Student Gear List

Same gear as for the Single pitch Trad course.  See the Course materials for a complete list.