| Want to rock climb on the big stone? Our Aid Climbing
& Big Wall course is a great way to take your rock climbing
skills to the next level. Proper preparation and training
is key to success on your first big wall climb.
Professional aid climbing instruction at a smaller crag before
jumping on a big wall is highly reccomended and Lovers Leap
provides great rock climbs to practise on. Our American Mountain
Guides Association certified and trained rock climbing guides
can show you the way.
Aid climbing instruction includes 2,3 and 4 aider aid climbing
techniques, specialized aid placements such as hooking and
copperheads, cleaning pitches using ascenders and lead strategy.
A full day will be spent covering big wall climbing logistics
such as hauling, big wall bivies and rope managment. Throughout
the course effecienct and fast climbing techniques will be
empahisized.
Level: Participants should be
in good physical shape and able to lead rock climbs up to
5.8 in difficulty. Previous knowledge of rock anchoring principles
and some previous traditional leading experience is required.
Dates 2007: Jun 2-4
Custom dates also available
Cost: $450.00 Guide to student
ratio: 1:3
Includes: Professional Rock
Instruction. All technical rock climbing equipment except
rock climbing shoes is provided (shoe rental can be arranged).
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