Curriculum This course is for the current top rope or lead climber, mountaineer, canyoneer, or outdoor enthusiast that is wanting to expand current knowledge on ascending ropes, friction knots, and proper rappel and belay techniques. The curriculum is not limited to, but the class will focus on:

• Rappelling

• Ascending Rope 

• Escaping Belay/Belay Takeover

• Assisted descent with injured partner

Qualifications Due to the nature of this class you need a certain knowledge base prior to this type of clinic. 

• Must be comfortable belaying

Helpful skills to know ahead of time, but will be covered during class

• Ability to tie friction hitches including Prusik, Autoblock and klemheist

• Ability to tie munter mule hitch 

Gear You will need your own gear in order to participate in the class. Plan to be outside the majority of the day unless there is heavy rain 

• Helmet-you can rent one from Peabody if needed

• Harness

• x2 5-7mm 60" cordellette (to be used for prussiks)

• x1 48in nylon runner

• x3 locking carabiners

• ATC BD guide or Petzl Reverso

• Petzl Tibloc or Ascenders (Optional- Do not go buy for this class) 

• Gri-Gri or similar assisted belay device (Optional- Do not go buy for this class)