
Climbing Course
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course
Introduction to Rock Climbing Course - Seattle
- 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.
- Tue, May 31, 2016 - Sun, Jul 10, 2016
- Committee: Seattle Climbing
- Members: $140.00 Guests: $175.00
- Availability: FULL, 16 on waitlist (12 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. To get the most out of this course, you should plan on going to a climbing gym once per week in addition to the regular course meetings.
Gear:
You will need a climbing helmet, a harness, rock shoes, belay device, two locking carabiners (one big belay biner, one smaller biner), and a Metolius PAS (or similar personal anchor) for the course. You are not required to purchase this hardware by the first classroom session. The recommendation is that you take what you learn from the first class session to help guide you with your purchases the following week. For the first class session, a harness, helmet, carabiners, and belay device will be made available to you. You will only need to wear stiff soled boots which you would generally use for hiking, as well as clothing appropriate for climbing. If you have any questions about gear, contact the course leader before making a purchase. Most climbing gear is non-returnable.
Skills:
The skills you will learn include: basic knots, climbing on top rope, belaying a climber on top rope, belaying a lead climber, cleaning anchors and rappelling, climbing etiquette, rope management, and basic climbing technique.
Note: this course is a top-rope and sport follower course only. It does not prepare you for an alpine environment or leading rock climbs.
NOTE: ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL DATES.
Badges you will earn:
Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
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Intro to Rock - Field Trip | |||
Exit 38 |
Sun, Jul 10, 2016
Registration closed Jul 8
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0
participants
4 instructors
|
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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
|
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Intro to Rock - Workshop 2 | |||
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 - Workshop 1 | |||
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 3 | |||
Seattle Program Center |
Thu, Sep 15, 2016
Registration closed Sep 13
|
1
participant
1 instructor
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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 |
Tue, Sep 27, 2016
Registration closed Sep 25
|
1
participant
2 instructors
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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
|
You will need a climbing helmet, a harness, rock shoes, belay device, two locking carabiners (one big belay biner, one smaller biner), and a Metolius PAS (or similar personal anchor).
You must register for this course to see course materials.