Lead Climbing Clinic
Schedule
Sun Oct 13 2024 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
806 Wasena Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24015 | Roanoke, VA
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If you have never led before, or it’s been awhile since you have, then this class is for you! In our lead climbing class you will learn all the fundamentals of leading and lead belaying.Following the workshop participants must successfully pass the lead climbing and lead belay test in order to gain access to participation in lead climbing and/or belaying in the River Rock gym.
Course Prerequisite: Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Must be currently climbing at a 5.10 top rope level and checked off to top rope belay at the River Rock.
Course topics
Risk assessment factors
Falling potential and forces
Acceptable clipping techniques and methods
Identify clipping hazards and dangers
Climbing preparedness
Lead rope management and body placement
Climber/Belayer communication
Belay techniques using the Petzl Grigri method
Arresting a fall
Lowering a climber
Pricing:
$60 non-member
$35 River Rock Member (16 and older)
Note: This course is six total hours with a thirty minute break for lunch. We recommend that you pack a lunch to save time.
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Where is it happening?
806 Wasena Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24015Event Location & Nearby Stays:
