Climbing Course
TCS Sport Climbing - Gym to Crag
The Sport Climbing Gym-to-Crag Course will cover how to safely lead and follow rock climbs that have been protected by bolts.
Contacts
Joe Carbone
Leader
- Mon, Jul 15, 2024 - Sat, Jul 20, 2024
- Committee: Denver
- Members: $150.00 Guests: $175.00
- Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Prerequisite for this class is Intermediate Rock Climbing, ACS (or formerly BMS), or equivalent experience.
The Sport Climbing Gym-to-Crag Course will cover how to safely lead and follow rock climbs that have been protected by bolts. We will cover how to properly clip those bolts and illustrate common errors, including back clipping and z clipping.
We will cover how to safely clean sport anchors and safely lower and rappel.
We will take a look at gear specific to Sport Climbing, including Stick Clips and Grigris.
Badges you will earn:
Sport Lead Climbing Course
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | |||
| American Mountaineering Center |
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Registration closes Jul 13
|
8
participants
3 instructors
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|
| Field Day 1 | |||
| Clear Creek Canyon |
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Registration closes Jul 18
|
8
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Roster
Required Equipment
- Helmet
- Harness
- Climbing shoes
- Belay device (ABDs such as a GriGri, MegaJul, Smart or ATC) with a locking HMS “pear shaped” carabiner
- Autoblock, ~12-16” tied loop of 5mm nylon cord or Sterling Hollow Block or equivalent
- Personal Anchor System (PAS) or 1 48” (double length) (preferably sewn) nylon sling
- Optional gear: chalk bag, extra locking carabiners, extra non-locking carabiners
Course Materials
You must register for this course to see course materials.