SPORT CLIMBING COURSE
This course is the first step to becoming an independent climber outside. We will teach you the hard skills and judgement required to start leading sport climbs on your own. Taught by AMGA Certified Rock Guides.
Course length
2 Days, can combine with Multi Pitch Sport Climbing Course for 3 days
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Locations we offer this course​
Washington (Exit 38 or Vantage)
El Potrero Chico, Mexico
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Upcoming Dates
El Potrero Chico:
Private course availability Dec 2022 -Jan 2023
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Washington:
Private Course Availability: May - September 2023
2023 Group Course Dates:
May 6 - 7
June 3 - 4
July 22 - 23
Aug 19 - 20
Sept 9 - 10
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Don't see a date in a location you are looking for? Reach out to us about setting up a private course on your preferred date.​​
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Prerequisite
Must be able to toprope 5.7 outside or 5.9 in the gym. Contact us if you have any questions about whether this is the right course for you.
Course Ratio
Max 4:1
Course Cost
Public course cost:
$450
Please note we will have to charge private course rates if only 1 person signs up.
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Private Course Cost
1 participant: $895
2 participants: $550 per person
3 participants: $450 per person
4+ participants: $395 per person
See El Potrero Chico page for special rates​
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
Knots and hitches including figure 8 follow-through, overhand on a bight, flat overhand, fisherman's, double fisherman's, bowline, munter, clove, prusik, autoblock, klemheist
Appropriate gear selection
Anchor building and cleaning for a sport climbing setting
Rope management for leaders
Leading techniques for sport climbing
Standard lead and top rope belaying techniques with an assisted braking device
Falling techniques
Rappelling
Face climbing/ sport climbing movement
Mental techniques for leading
WHAT'S INCLUDED
INCLUSIONS
Instruction from an AMGA certified Rock Guide
Climbing Permits
Use of Group Technical Equipment such as Ropes and Rack
EXCLUSIONS
Personal Climbing Equipment (harness, helmet, shoes, belay devices)
Transportation
Lodging or Camping
Meals while on the course
Trip Insurance
Guide Gratuity