Trip
Climb – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West
Winter Tech Seminar Series #4: Belay Station Management. This series is a collaborative space where we can discuss and practice specific skills that have been introduced in various CMC classes. Session 4 topic will focus on belay station management. We will discuss methods to set up anchors and belay stations for both Sport and Trad climbing that will assist in quick, comfortable, and efficient transitions.
Contacts
- Thu, Feb 26, 2026
- Denver
- Climbing, Mountaineering
- Adults
- Easy
- 2 (12 capacity)
- 2 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
While this is open to all with a climbing background, participants who climb multi-pitch routes, climb in areas where belaying from the top is common, or are interested in learning more about rope and rescue systems will benefit the most from attending.
This seminar will focus on techniques to set up efficient belay stations in both Sport and Trad climbing. By focusing on where your follower is coming from, and where the next pitch goes a leader can set up belay stations that are both comfortable and safe. We will discuss using the terrain to your benefit, benefits of block leading vs swinging leads, keeping your climber in site, and manage rope at stances.
This seminar will occur from 6:00 to 9:00 at the CMC Base Camp on Feb 26th.
Required Equipment
2x prussik or friction hitch chords
Double length sling
Tube style belay device with the ability to be set up in 'guide mode'
Assisted braking belay device (GriGri or similar)
6 locking carabiners with minimum of 3 being HMS or Pear shaped locking carabiners
Cordelette
Gear for an extended rappel
Belay gloves (optional)