Intro to Multi-Pitch Climbing Clinic | Mazama, WA
overview
You want to climb higher than you have before, but it looks complicated. Well it is! Our Intro to Multi-Pitch Climbing Clinic is designed to teach seasoned sport climbers the ups and downs of multi-pitch climbing. During this 8 hour clinic students will learn critical sequences for scaling walls beyond the single pitch crag. Anchors, lead belaying, belaying a following climber, and rappelling are a few core skills you will learn in this holistic skills based clinic. You will also learn more nuanced skills in managing ropes, and creating tidy belay and rappel stances.
This clinic assumes that participants have previous climbing experience and some exposure to the following skills; belaying a leader with a Gri-Gri (or similar device), basic sport anchor building, and knowledge of the lead climbing sequence. This clinic is also the place to start for experienced indoor and outdoor lead climbers who are looking to take their climbing to the next level.
Details
Location: Mazama, WA
Ratio: 6:1 student to instructor
Length: 1 days (8AM-4PM)
Cost: $195.00 per person
Dates: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Interested in taking the next course in this sequence? Try our Learn to Lead Trad Camp in Vantage, WA.
Itinerary
This program will meet at 7:00 AM at Goat's Beard Mountain Supplies (44 Lost River Rd., Mazama, WA 98833). After a full day of new skills, our day concludes with a traditional debrief to share our thoughts and progress for the day. Students should expect to depart at 4:00PM.
TOPICS COVERED
Multi-Pitch Climbing Strategies, Sequencing, and Communication
Sport Climbing Anchors for Multi-Pitch Scenarios
Belaying a Follower
Rope Management
Belay Station Management
Personal Anchor Systems
Rappelling
Rappel Station Management
Includes
Professional Guide/Instructor working within their Scope of Practice
All group climbing equipment
Excludes
Lunches and snacks
Personal Climbing Equipment (Harness, Helmet, Shoes)
Personal clothing appropriate for the weather
Transportation to and from the meeting location
Activity Resources
PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS
This clinic assumes that participants have had some exposure to the following skills; belaying a leader with a Gri-Gri (or similar device), basic sport anchor building, and the lead climbing sequence.
Minimum Age
Students 12-15 years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian
Students 16-17 years old, with consent from a parent or guardian and prior approval by The Mountain Bureau (please call or email prior to enrolling)
All programs are subject to the Mountain Bureau LLC Terms & Conditions