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
Locations we offer this course
Owens River Gorge, CA
Washington (Exit 38 or Vantage)
El Potrero Chico, Mexico
Upcoming Dates
Washington:
Private Course Availability: May - September 2022
Group Course Dates:
May 28th - 29th (Full)
July 23th - 24th
September 10th - 11th (Full)
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.
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:
$395
Please note we will have to charge private course rates if only 1 person signs up.
Private Course Cost
1 participant: $795
2 participants: $495 per person
3 participants: $395 per person
4 participants: $350 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