Multi-Pitch Systems

• Crag Hazard Recognition and risk management

• Proper fitting and selection of rock climbing equipment

• Essential knots for rock climbing

• Review of top rope and lead climbing techniques

• Belaying a lead climber, catching falls.

• Belay considerations for multi-pich climbs

• Direct anchor belay techniques for multi-pitch climbs

• How to fall safely

• Climbing communication calls

• Rope management on multi-pitch climbs

• Anchor systems and direction of pull on multi-pitch anchors

• Understanding fall factor

• Making safe transitions at the anchor while multi-pitch climbing

• Techniques to stay safe while approaching or transitioning from the cliff edge

• Safe Rappelling techniques for multi-pitch climbs

• Safe retreating techniques for the leader

• Simulated leads to practice lead climbing systems

• Managing high first bolts

• Movement skills training and development.

• Introduction to rescue systems for multi-pitch climbers

• Introduction to traditional rock protection placement, cleaning and anchor construction.

Personal Gear

• Summit-pack – 20-40 litre capacity (NSM can provide this if you need - Included)

• Rock climbing shoes (NSM can provide these if you need - Included)

• Sturdy approach shoes or hiking shoes

• Outer layer jacket with hood – Gore-Tex style

• Clothing appropriate for the weather and allowing a full range of movement.

• Sunglasses – UV block with good eye coverage (1pr)

• Misc. personal items (camera, journal, etc.)

• Sunscreen – minimum spf45

• Water bottles/hydration system – minimum 1 litre more if it is hot

• Walking pole(s) – Optional but helpful

Communal equipment (supplied by NSM ):

• Compass and map

• GPS

• Ropes, rock, protection

• Emergency shelter

• First aid kit

• Satellite communication device

Technical equipment (supplied by NSM)

• Climbing harness – seat harness only

• Helmet

• 3 locking carabineers

• 1x120cm sewn sling

• 1 x belay/rappel device