Welcome to the world of outdoor climbing! Let this class be your first step into this exciting world. After this class you will have the knowledge and experience to get outside and enjoy awesome days on steep cliffs in a safe and fun manner. Soon the canyon cliffs of Boulder Canyon and Clear Creek will become your playgrounds.
Single Pitch Climbing is intended for beginner climbers or climbers with some experience in a climbing gym. Focus is on climbing equipment, safety systems, top rope belaying with belay device and Munter hitch knots used in a single pitch setting, rappelling, and climbing etiquette. Some basic climbing techniques will be introduced and practiced. The goal of this class is to prepare students to climb safely outside on single pitch routes with an experienced partner. Lead belay techniques will be introduced but is not the focus of this class.
