
Climbing Course
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course - Seattle
- Info
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- Thu, Apr 9, 2015 - Sat, Apr 25, 2015
- Committee: Seattle Climbing
- Members: $125.00 Guests: $145.00
- Availability: FULL, 2 on waitlist (13 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The Introduction to Rock Climbing course is designed for those who have little to no outdoor rock climbing experience.
Description:
In this course you will learn the basics of top roped outdoor climbing. This includes learning basic climbing knots, belaying skills, climbing techniques and converting to rappel. At the end of this course, you will be able to safely follow a lead climber on sport/crag climbs as well as know the basics for top roping on your own.
Gear:
You will need a climbing helmet, a harness, and rock shoes. However, you should wait until after the first class meeting to purchase any gear you don't already have, as we will spend some time discussing gear requirements.
Skills:
The skills you will learn include: basic knots, climbing on top rope, belaying a climber on top rope, cleaning anchors and rappelling down, climbing etiquette, using a climbing guide book, rope management, and basic climbing technique.
Note: this course is a top-rope course only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or leading rock climbs.
NOTE: ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL DATES.
The course consists of three evening workshops at the Mountaineers Program Center and a full day field trip to one of Seattle's local crags.
Schedule:
Evening meetings will be at the Seattle Mountaineers Program Center from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on three consecutive Thursdays, April 9th, April 16th, and April 23rd.
The field trip will be on Saturday April 25th, and will be a full day at either Exit 38 off of I-90 or at Frenchman Coulee in Vantage, WA, depending on the weather.
Badges you will earn:
Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Intro to Rock - Workshop 3 | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Apr 15, 2016
Registration closed Apr 13
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Jun 14, 2016
Registration closed Jun 12
|
1
participant
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Sep 15, 2016
Registration closed Sep 13
|
1
participant
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jun 6, 2019
Registration closed Jun 4
|
2
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Registration closed Apr 5
|
7
participants
6 instructors
|
|
Intro to Rock - Workshop 4 | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Apr 22, 2016
Registration closed Apr 20
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Jun 21, 2016
Registration closed Jun 19
|
1
participant
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Sep 27, 2016
Registration closed Sep 25
|
1
participant
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jul 20, 2017
Registration closed Jul 18
|
3
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, May 3, 2018
Registration closed May 1
|
0
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, May 29, 2018
Registration closed May 27
|
3
participants
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Jun 13, 2019
Registration closed Jun 11
|
2
participants
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, May 1, 2020
Registration closed Apr 5
|
12
participants
6 instructors
|
|
Intro to Rock - Workshop 1 | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, May 31, 2016
Registration closed May 29
|
0
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Aug 30, 2016
Registration closed Aug 28
|
2
participants
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, May 24, 2019
Registration closed May 28
|
2
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Registration closed Apr 5
|
7
participants
5 instructors
|
|
Intro to Rock - Workshop 2 | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Jun 7, 2016
Registration closed Jun 5
|
2
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Jul 18, 2016
Registration closed Jul 16
|
1
participant
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Tue, Sep 6, 2016
Registration closed Sep 4
|
1
participant
0 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, May 30, 2019
Registration closed May 28
|
2
participants
2 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Fri, Apr 17, 2020
Registration closed Apr 5
|
7
participants
6 instructors
|
|
Intro to Rock - Field Trip | |||
Exit 38 |
Sun, Jul 10, 2016
Registration closed Jul 8
|
0
participants
4 instructors
|
|
Seattle Program Center |
Sat, Oct 1, 2016
Registration closed Sep 29
|
1
participant
4 instructors
|
|
Exit 38 |
Sun, May 7, 2017
Registration closed May 5
|
0
participants
6 instructors
|
|
Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) |
Sat, May 2, 2020
Registration closed Apr 5
|
12
participants
6 instructors
|
Ultimately, you will need a climbing helmet, a harness, and rock shoes. But do not purchase anything you don't already own. We will discuss gear during the first class meeting.
You must register for this course to see course materials.