Basic Rock Climbing

Basic Rock Climbing

The Basic Rock Climbing course is designed for students with little or no previous climbing experience and provides a strong foundation for getting started outdoors. The goal is to build confidence, introduce essential climbing systems and help students develop the movement and technical skills needed to participate safely and effectively.

Topics include top-rope and multi-pitch climbing fundamentals, rappelling, belaying, equipment selection, rope management, common climbing knots and their applications, rope types and construction, carabiner types and proper use, climbing calls, belaying with a tube-style device and Munter hitch, climbing ethics and basic climbing technique.

We will also spend time developing efficient movement on the rock, including balance, footwork and body positioning. The emphasis is on understanding both the technical systems and the practical skills that make climbing safer, smoother and more enjoyable.

We will spend the day reviewing core concepts and then applying them outdoors. Most of the course is hands-on, with plenty of time to practice the skills presented and begin building a solid foundation for future climbing.

Basic skills covered

• Introduction to equipment: design, care, use, and selection

• Knots and tie-ins

• Hand and foot positions for easy to moderate climbing routes

• Introduction to anchors and belays

• Development of free climbing technique 

• Rappelling

• Simple Ground Anchors

• Removing Artificial Pro

• Connecting to anchors

Typical Cost: Variable

Duration: 1-3 Days

Please check our calendar of events for a current list of scheduled training sessions.

Custom Training 

Training can also be customized and scheduled based on your availability. Feel free to contact us any time to inquire about your desired topic and we can discuss available dates and participant minimums.