Climbing Course
Introduction to Multi-Pitch Trad
Introduction to climbing in a multi pitch environment.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
Contacts
- Tue, Aug 29, 2017 - Tue, Oct 31, 2017
- Committee: Seattle Climbing
- Members: $300.00 Guests: $400.00
- Availability: FULL (20 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Applications and registration open to intermediate climbing students only starting July 1 (opens to public July 10).
Download the student application
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.
Skills Covered
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Building of 3-point gear anchors in 2 mins. or less
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Belaying a follower from the top with an auto-blocking device
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Swapping leads
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Being efficient on climbs including proper rope management
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Basic rescue techniques
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Understanding route selection
Graduation Criteria
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Safely lead 1 multi-pitch trad route
Prerequisites
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Single-pitch trad course or equivalent
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Basic skills to climb cracks
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Ability to build a top-rope anchor on bolts
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Ability to rappel safely
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Ability to lead on trad routes up to 5.6
Summary of Activities
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1 evening kickoff session
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2 evenings for skills review
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2 weekend days of outdoor multi-pitch mock leading on trad gear
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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 Required Equipment for a complete list.
Badges you will earn:
Leading Multipitch Routes
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend Field Trip 2 | |||
| Leavenworth |
Sat, Oct 6, 2018
Registration closed Oct 4
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4
participants
5 instructors
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| Leavenworth |
Sun, Oct 7, 2018
Registration closed Oct 5
|
8
participants
10 instructors
|
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| Leavenworth |
Sat, Jun 8, 2019
Registration closed Jun 6
|
0
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Leavenworth |
Sun, Jun 9, 2019
Registration closed Jun 6
|
0
participants
2 instructors
|
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| Leavenworth |
Sat, May 9, 2020
Registration closed May 7
|
8
participants
8 instructors
|
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| Leavenworth |
Sun, May 10, 2020
Registration closed May 7
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8
participants
8 instructors
|
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| Mount Erie |
Sat, May 15, 2021
Registration closed Apr 30
|
0
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Kick Off Meeting | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 8, 2019
Registration closed May 6
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0
participants
2 instructors on waitlist
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| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 2, 2020
Registration closed Mar 31
|
7
participants
9 instructors
|
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| Skills Review | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, May 16, 2019
Registration closed May 14
|
0
participants
2 instructors
|
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| Seattle Program Center |
Wed, May 22, 2019
Registration closed May 14
|
0
participants
2 instructors
|
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| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Registration closed Apr 7
|
6
participants
9 instructors
|
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| Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Apr 30, 2020
Registration closed Apr 7
|
16
participants
6 instructors
|
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| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Apr 26, 2021
Registration closed Apr 24
|
0
participants
0 instructors
|
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| Multi Pitch Climb - Weekend Field Trip 1 (optional) | |||
| Leavenworth |
Sat, May 25, 2019 -
Sun, May 26, 2019 Registration closed May 23
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0
participants
1 instructor
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| Mock Multi Pitch | |||
| Mount Erie |
Sat, May 2, 2020 -
Sun, May 3, 2020 Registration closed Apr 30
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16
participants
9 instructors
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| Tieton River: Royal Columns |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021 -
Sun, Apr 25, 2021 Registration closed Apr 22
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0
participants
0 instructors
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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
- smaller Camelots optional; BDC3's, or any other brand
- chalk bag
| Name/Description |
|---|
| Student Gear List Multi Pitch Student Gear list for Multi Pitch module course |
| Carabiner Wrap Omni This is a quick way to oppose two pieces in order to isolate the direction of load on your most bomber piece in a hanging belay anchor. It is inherently omni-directional. |
| Multi Pitch climbing resources Same as intermediate resources document plus more with the ability to add more |