Climbing Course
Intermediate Rock Module
This course will help students develop the necessary skills to climb multi-pitch trad routes.
Contacts
- Thu, Apr 11, 2019 - Thu, May 30, 2019
- Committee: Tacoma Climbing Subcommittee - Intermediate Climbing
- Members: $200.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: 9 (16 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This module is designed for Tacoma Intermediate Climbing Program students to help develop the skills necessary to safely climb multi-pitch alpine rock routes.
Required Reading:
- Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 9th edition, Part 111. Rock Climbing
- Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills, 2nd Edition, Craig Luebben, ISBN 978-1-59485-862-8
Recommended Reading:
- How to Rock Climb, 5th Edition, John Long, ISBN 0762755342
- Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide, Craig Leubben, ISBN 1594850062
Prerequisites:
- Tacoma Intermediate Program Student
- Have passed or graduated from the Anchors & Self-Rescue Module
- Leading sport climbing routes graded 5.7/5.8 or harder
- Have accumulated a minimum of 3 teaching credits, and/or be in good standing with the Intermediate Committee teaching credit requirements
The Module has been split into 2 parts:
Single Pitch
Single pitch will focus on efficient and proper trad gear placements and leading.
Multi-Pitch
Multi-pitch will focus on building gear anchors, rope management, and transitions.
Badges you will earn:
Leading Trad Routes
Leading Multipitch Routes
This course has no scheduled activities.
Harness
helmet
Belay Device
Assortment of carabiners and slings
Rock climbing shoes
Set of nuts, cams .5 - 2 inches, optional set of hexes and tricams
8-10 single length alpine draws, 2-3 double length alpine draws
Two cordelettes
Auto-locking belay device, such as Petzl Reverso or BD Guide
You must register for this course to see course materials.