Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
All of our classes are taught by an AMGA accredited Single Pitch Instructors
Learning Target: The Student(s) will learn how to safely climb in an outdoor environment leading to an enjoyable experience
Success Criteria:
Upon completing the Eller Adventures Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing Course the student can:
Demonstrate how to read a guidebook to find climbing areas and specific climbs.
How to properly put on and inspect their harnesses and learn the various parts of a harness.
How to tie in as a climber using a rewoven figure eight knot and how to properly check their knots.
How to set themselves up to top rope belay with a variety of devices.
Utilize proper climbing commands and proper actions as the belayer and climber.
Be able to demonstrate climbing movement skills on rock such as smearing, straight arms, flagging, and much more.
How to mitigate objective hazards such as rock fall, getting ropes stuck, evaluating anchors etc.
Demonstrate appropriate crag etiquette and Leave No Trace principles applied to local climbing crags.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Helmet, Rock Climbing Shoes, Harness, ATC Belay Device (or Grigri) & Locking Carabiner, and friction device (autoblock or dynex).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
6 : 1 Student to Instructor Ratio
8 hours of instruction
No prerequisites required
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Minimum 2 enrolled participants for course to run
Cost:
$125 per student
2 Day Sport Climbing Clinic
LEARNING TARGET: Students will be able to successfully lead and climb on an outdoor sport route
Success Criteria:
Upon completion of the course Student can:
Demonstrate how to lead climb effectively while minimizing risk through. Students will learn how to prevent back-stepping, z-clipping, back-clipping etc.
Mock lead and lead climb a variety of climbs.
Demonstrate how to lead belay with a variety of devices and how to catch falls.
Demonstrate various clipping methods and techniques.
Demonstrate how to safely fall technique.
Identify different gear options, their properties and applications including ropes, quick draws, and anchor material.
Demonstrate various rope coiling methods and techniques and how to flake a rope.
Demonstrate appropriate crag etiquette and Leave No Trace principles applied to local climbing crags.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Helmet, Rock Climbing Shoes, Harness
ATC Belay Device & Locking Carabiner (or Grigri), Friction device (autoblock or dynex), 6 - 10 Quick draws
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
6 : 1 Student to Instructor Ratio and 16 hours of instruction
Minimum 2 enrolled participants for course to run
Cost:
$250 per student
Anchor Building for Outdoor Climbing
INTRO to TRAD CLIMBING
2 Day Course
LEARNING TARGET:
Students will be able to identify and create the proper fixed sport anchor for the appropriate route and terrain
Success Criteria:
Upon completion of the course Students can:
Demonstrate how to tie knots applicable to natural and fixed sport climbing anchors.
Demonstrate how to build and evaluate natural and fixed sport climbing anchors using a variety of materials.
Be able to identify and discuss various anchor materials, their properties and applications.
Understand the applications and pros and cons of each anchor system.
Understand the pros and cons of various personal anchoring systems and how to tether to each type of rock climbing anchor in a single pitch setting.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
4 Locking Carabiners, 48mm Webbing (x 2), 2 m of 8mm cordlette (x 2), 4 m of 8 mm cordlette (x 2), 6-10 quick draws, and 30 m of 10mm static rope
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
6 : 1 Student to Instructor Ratio
6 hours of instruction
No prerequisites required
Minimum 2 enrolled participants for courses to run
COST: $125
LEARNING TARGET:
Students will be able to successfully lead and climb on an outdoor TRAD route
Success Criteria:
Upon completion of the course Students can:
Demonstrate how to properly belay a lead TRAD climber
Be able to identify and discuss various anchor materials, their properties and applications.
Understand the applications and pros and cons of each anchor system.
Demonstrate how to lead climb effectively while minimizing risk through.
Students will learn how to prevent back-stepping, z-clipping, back-clipping etc.
Mock lead and lead climb a variety of climbs.
Demonstrate how to lead belay with a variety of devices and how to catch falls.
Demonstrate various CAM placements.
Demonstrate how to safely fall technique and how to calculate a fall factor.
Identify different gear options, their properties and applications including ropes, quick draws, and anchor material.
Demonstrate various rope coiling methods and techniques and how to flake a rope.
Demonstrate appropriate crag etiquette and Leave No Trace principles applied to local climbing crags.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Helmet, harness, rock climbing shoes, plus all of your active and passive pro (Cams and Nuts).
Additionally, ATC belay devices (Black Diamond ATC guide) and locking Carabiner. A Gri Gri if you have one and Friction device (autoblock or dynex).
6 - 10 Quick draws or Alpine draws. Also you’ll need at least 3 pieces of 1/2 - 3/4” webbing, and cordellette- (8mm and various lengths),these will be for anchor building.
Also you’ll want to have at least 6 locking caribeners and 6 non-locking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
6 : 1 Student to Instructor Ratio and 16 hours of instruction
Minimum 2 enrolled participants for course to run
Typically is a one day courses / practical work and second day climbing
Cost:
$250 per student