Take your climbing to new heights with this two-day Intro to Multi-Pitch Climbing course!
Multi-pitch rock climbing is perhaps the most exhilarating experience available to climbers. There is something special about the exposure one feels while hanging from the side of a cliff 60 meters above the ground and feeling totally comfortable.
Though multi-pitch climbing is an amazing experience, it is important to understand the risk factors and how to safely participate in this activity. In our multi-pitch courses, you will be introduced to the most essential climbing techniques. Some of the skills discussed will include proper multi-pitch belaying, special and advanced climbing knots, and rope management.
This course is divided into two days to ensure you fully master the necessary skills for multi-pitch climbing.
Day 1: Skills Workshop at Progression Vertical
To begin the course, you will do a half-day at Progression Vertical Climbing Gym. Here, our experienced instructors will teach you the key skills and techniques necessary to multi-pitch climb. Learning these skills before you get to the crag will help you optimize your time multi-pitch climbing on day 2!
Day 2: Multi-Pitch Climbing
The second day of the course will take you on a guided tour of the highest points of the crag. You will apply your new skills on unique multi-pitch routes at Crazy Horse Buttress.
- Equipment for multi pitch climbing
- Top belay using a plaquette belay device
- Protecting the follower
- Anchors for multi pitch climbing
- Rope management
- Multi pitch transitions
- Mulit pitch rappels
- AMGA/WMA Trained Guide
- Climbing equipment
- Insurance for Climbing
- Locally-Prepared Lunch
- Transportation to Crazy Horse from Progression Vertical (Starting and Ending Point at Progression Vertical)
- *Hotel Pick up and drop off service available at checkout.
- Athletic Clothing
- Closed-Toed Shoes and Socks
- Refillable Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Snacks
- Day One (Progression Vertical Gym) 1/2 Day:
- Review equipment and skills necessary for multi-pitch climbing at Progression Vertical
- Day 2 (Crazy Horse Buttress) Full Day:
- Apply the skills learned on day one to climbing actual multi-pitch routes at Crazy Horse Buttress.
This course is ideal for intermediate or advanced climbers. You must already have a working knowledge of critical lead climbing skills including belaying, clipping, and climbing knots before participating in this multi-pitch course. This course is not for beginners!
Prerequisite courses include Introduction to Rock Climbing, Outdoor Top Rope Essentials, and Learn to Lead Outdoor
