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Trip Information
Name: Intro to Multi-Pitch Climbing - Squamish
Starts: Sat Apr 22, 2023
Return: Sat Apr 22, 2023

Registration opens: Tue Jan 31, 2023
Event category: Guided Instruction
Difficulty grade: B5  [?]
For members only: Yes
Screening used: No
Max participants: 4

Organizer: MountainSkills AcademyAdventures
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Participant Information

This course is taught by Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures by a professional ACMG certified guide. MSAA is offering a special price for BCMC members of $152.15 + GST (regular price for non-members: $179 + GST). 

Develop your Multi-Pitch Climbing Skills with the Sea to Sky's leading mountain school. Obtain the complete required skill set & implementation through expert certified guides and our carefully crafted curriculum. Est. 1991 - Trip Advisor; Hall of Fame status,  beloved and trusted by BCMC members!

Course Details:

This fast paced and fully comprehensive 1-day course includes many critical lessons for safe multi-pitch climbing technique. This course is designed for climbers with previous basic outdoor or indoor climbing experience who wish to learn the complete set of multi-pitch rock climbing skills and advanced technique.

Itinerary:

8:30am: Meet your guide at Squamish Adventure Centre.

The guide will have everyone sign a waiver before having a safety discussion and performing a gear check. They will then discuss the day's objectives and lesson plan.

4:30pm: The day will end at approximately 4:30pm with a debrief, discussion of the course and next step recommendations.

Gear List:


Clothing (Plan ahead, check the weather forecast, and dress accordingly):

  • Climbing pants (light pants that allow maximum mobility)
  • T-shirt
  • Mid layer fleece or wool top
  • Weatherproof shell jacket
  • Down or synthetic insulating “puffy” jacket
  • Warm hat
  • Light gloves
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Approach shoes
  • Daypack 25-35L

Individual Equipment:

  • Rock climbing shoes
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Locking carabiners
  • Chalk bag
  • Hiking pole (optional)
  • Belay device
  • Locking carabiners
  • Anchor building equipment

Curriculum:

  • Equipment
  • Environment & on site safety
  • Introduction to multi-pitch theory
  • Gear Requirements
  • Route Selection
  • Securing Yourself
  • Lead belaying and top-down belaying
  • Racking up for a multi-pitch
  • Multi-pitch communication and commands
  • Efficient leader switch-overs
  • Rope drag reduction technique
  • Advanced rope management
  • Advanced safety techniques
  • Mentoring day climbing up and descending a multi-pitch training route

Payment:

 

On-line Registration process:

(1) Click “Join this trip” on the left hand side of the page. You will be added to the Waiting List

(2) Once on the Waiting List you will have access to the Course Online Payment on the left side of the page where you will find the promo code. Complete your payment directly with MSAA HERE  using the promo code. Be sure to select the right date in the drop down menu. You will receive a confirmation email from MSAA once your payment is completed.

(3) Forward your confirmation email to courses@bcmc.ca. You will then be added to the Confirmed List.

(4) Keep an eye on your email for further logistic details.

 

Please use the BCMC covid guidline for transporation. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact MSAA at +1 (604) 938-9242 or Oudi at courses@bcmc.ca.

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