Climbing Course
TCS Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts
You have probably attempted bringing two partners up routes and realized that 2:1 (two followers, one leader) climbing is a more intense experience than climbing with a single rope. Let's use this course to decrease the complexity of 2:1 multi-pitch climbing in order to keep us safe and increase our technical rope systems efficiency.
Contacts
Sheryl Lampert
Leader
Kelly Greaser
Leader
- Wed, Jul 8, 2026 - Sun, Jul 12, 2026
- Committee: Technical Climbing Section
- Members: $275.00 Guests: $375.00
- Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Details of the course outline will be provided, but the overall objectives will be to answer the following questions:
- What are the different rope techniques for a party of 3 and which one should I choose?
- Parties of 3 add complexity. How can I plan ahead to avoid problems?
- You're boring me with all this work at belay stations. Can't I just climb faster?
- I'm not leading. What is the best way for me to help the team?
Badges you will earn:
Advanced Multi-Pitch Course
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adv Multi Pitch Concepts - Lecture Day 1 | |||
| Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West |
Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Registration closes Jul 6
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8
participants
3 instructors
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| Field Day 1 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts | |||
| Staunton State Park |
Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Registration closes Jul 9
|
8
participants
3 instructors
|
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| Field Day 2 - Advanced Multi Pitch Concepts | |||
| Staunton State Park |
Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Registration closes Jul 10
|
8
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Roster
Required Equipment
- Harness
- Helmet
- Climbing Shoes
- Guide-style belay device: Guide ATC, Reverso etc...
- Two carabiners
- Double length runner
- Third hand (friction hitch - prusik)
Course Materials
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