Climbing Course
PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver
This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing to gain access to trips and advanced classes. This is NOT a skills refresher. We expect you to show up and demonstrate proficiency in all of the skills we teach in our PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Class.
Contacts
Sara Gordon
Leader
- Wed, Jun 17, 2026
- Committee: Pikes Peak
- FREE
- Availability: 3 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
You’ll be expected to demonstrate:
- Basic climbing knots
- How to use a climbing helmet, harness, and belay device
- How to tie into the rope
- How to top rope belay using Pull-Brake-Under-Slide (PBUS) method
- How to use climbing commands
- How to rappel
- How to ascend/descend a rope with a prusik
- How to coil a climbing rope
***Check the course material tab for a complete list of skills***
Badges you will earn:
Intermediate Rock Climbing Course
Basic Rock Climbing Course
Course Requirements
This course has no scheduled activities.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment: Climbing helmet, harness, locking carabiners, PAS, 2 Prusik cords, and belay device.
Course Materials
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