ODLE 1020Rock Climbing

Catalog

The fundamentals of rock climbing. Lesson topics include appropriate use of equipment, knot-tying, movement-techniques, and belaying skills. In an effort to prepare outdoor leaders, emphasis is given to safely conducting a top-roping site. Students will use natural, in situ, and placed protection to construct reliable anchors. Leadership issues such as cliff-top group-management, and environmental stewardship at a climbing site, will also be considered. (Additional ODLE Level 1 Course Fee.)