Field trip: PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver
PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day – Red Rock Canyon Open Space
This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic/Intermediate 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/Intermediate Rock Climbing Class.
Contacts
- Thu, May 29, 2025
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing
- Crag Rock Climb
- Adults
- Moderate
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 2 (3 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
Detailed skill checklist is in the course materials tab.
We'll meet in the far east parking lot for Red Rock Canyon Open Space at the end of the access road. Be there by 3 pm. Based on student availability, we can meet a little earlier or later if needed. We will leave no later than 7 pm, but people could come and go as needed.
Badges
students will earn:
Intermediate Rock Climbing Course
Basic Rock Climbing Course
Required Equipment
Required Equipment: Climbing helmet, climbing shoes, harness, locking carabiners, PAS or slings for rappel extension, 2 Prusik cords (for rope ascension), and belay device. Club will supple climbing ropes and anchors.