Intro to Sport Multi-pitch climbing – trip with a workshop

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Intro to Sport Multi-pitch climbing – trip with a workshop

27 Nov 2021 @ 9:00 AM 28 Nov 2021 @ 5:00 PM

This trip is for experienced single pitch outdoor leaders who would like to learn how to lead sport multi-pitch safely.

Day 1 will involve a workshop on basic multi-pitch skills at Monkey Rock. Then, on day 2, you’ll put those skills into practice with more experienced climbers at Angwin Peak in the Porongurups. This trip will cost $80 per participant to cover the cost of Stu Matheson, a member who is a professional climbing instructor.
Camping at Cosy Corner.

What

  • Important gear to carry in small pack whilst on the route, emergency options
  • Options for belaying from the top (pros, cons)
  • Options of belay setups (pros, cons)
  • Stance management considerations
  • Retrievable abseils, self-protected
  • Lowering your partner (options depending on belay set up)

Prerequisite

  • must have a gym lead pass
  • must be comfortable climbing grade 16+ on lead outdoors and with cleaning single-pitch routes
  • have own harness, shoes, helmet, belay device and personal safety (PAS, slings, etc…)

The workshop will run Saturday 9 am – 5 pm.  Sunday will be left optional to have some fun and put the new skills into practice.

Not sure or have concerns or questions? Drop the organiser an email; we are here to help.

Details

Start:
27 Nov 2021 @ 9:00 AM
End:
28 Nov 2021 @ 5:00 PM
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Organiser

Greg Carter
Email
gregc@climberswa.asn.au
Ocean Beach WA 6333 Australia