Introduction to Multipitch Climbing

Catalog description

This course is an intermediate to advanced-level skill class that introduces students to the skills and techniques needed to climb multipitch sport routes. The class covers topics such as belaying from above, rope management and leader transitions, climbing in parties of three, basic rescue skills, and rappelling multiple pitches. This class will increase students' knowledge of gear and safety while climbing, and equip them with skills to pick appropriate multipitch routes for themselves..