Field trip: TCS Alpine Climbing School TEAM TRACK
Rock Module Field Days - Session A – Castlewood Canyon - Climbing
Rock Module Field Days for Alpine Climbing School
Contacts
- Sun, Apr 19, 2026
- Technical Climbing Section
- Mountaineering
- Basic Alpine Climb
- Adults
- Moderate
- Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
- 18 (18 capacity)
- 11 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
After a team discussion, you will be working through stations where you can practice each of the skills taught in Intermediate Rock, Basic Anchors, and Basic Self Rescue. These include:
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Rappelling (extended rappel, off the harness rappel, munter rappel, isolated single strand rappel, correct autoblock application)
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Top rope anchors using bolts and natural pro
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Belay takeover and going handsfree
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Ascending a rope
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Rappelling past an obstruction
Directions to Trailhead: From the West entrance, park at the first lot after the Homestead lot. https://goo.gl/maps/5gYbKhNSeYRR63KK7
Pay kiosk at the entrance, $10, credit cards accepted.
Required Equipment
Please make sure you bring the following climbing gear:
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Helmet
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Harness
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Climbing shoes (approach shoes are also fine). We may do some light climbing.
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ATC belay device
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Autoblock
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5 locking carabiners (bring the CAMP HMS carabiner you were given)
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2 double length runners (bring the double runner that you were given)
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Foot and waste prusiks (should have been provided to you at your evening lecture or orientation)
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4 non-locking carabiners
Please also keep in mind that it may be chilly so plan accordingly with appropriate layers. Make sure you have enough food and water for the day. We won’t take an official lunch but there will be time throughout the day to snack.