Introduction to Sport Climbing Camp | Vantage, WA
Introduction to Sport Climbing Camp
OVERVIEW
The Introduction to Sport Climbing Camp is a comprehensive course, designed to teach students the skills to become independent Sport Climbers in a single pitch environment. During this 2-day camp students will learn about sport climbing specific equipment, sport climbing anchors, lead belaying techniques with an assisted braking device, the lead climbing sequence, and gear removal at the end of a climbing session. These lessons will all be placed in the context of etiquette, ethics, and situational awareness needed to climb in the natural environment around others.
Participants should have previous climbing and belaying experience (Indoor or outdoor), and be familiar with basic climbing knots. To enjoy all aspects of this camp, participants should also be comfortable top-rope climbing at a 5.8 level or above. This in-person, two day clinic will take place in picturesque Frenchman Coulee (Vantage) in Central Washington.
Details
Location: Vantage, Washington (Frenchman Coulee)
Ratio: 6:1 student to instructor
Length: 2 days (8AM-4PM)
Cost: $350.00 per person
Dates: May 6 - 7, 2023
TOPICS COVERED
“The Feathers” Climbing Area in Vantage
Crag Etiquette
Situational Awareness
Climbing Anchor Fundamentals
Material Strengths
Bolt Inspection & Evaluation
Basic anchor rigging for bolted anchors
Flaking ropes and “closing the belay system”
Lead belaying with an assisted braking device
Placing quick-draws on lead and clipping the rope
Resting on Lead
Falling on Lead
Cleaning sport anchors
Simulated lead climbing
Itinerary
Each day of this camp will begin at 8:00 AM at a pre-determined location. The meeting location for the first day will be coordinated through email. After a full day of new skills, our day concludes with a traditional debrief to share our thoughts and progress for the day. Students should expect to depart each day at 4:00 PM.
Excludes
Lunches and snacks
Personal Climbing Equipment (Climbing harness, helmet, shoes)
Personal clothing
Transportation to and from the meeting location
Camping at the venue requires a Discover Pass
Includes
AMGA Guide/Instructor
All group climbing equipment
Activity Resources
PREREQUISITE EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS
Previous indoor or outdoor climbing and belaying experience
Familiar with basic climbing knots (Rewoven Fig. 8, Overhand, Clove Hitch, etc.)
Comfortable top-rope climbing at a 5.8 level or above
Minimum Age
Students 14-17 years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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