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North Carolina Granite

Multi-pitch Climbing

Class is for:

Climbers with trad experience who desire detailed training in multi-pitch techniques.

Prerequisites:

General climbing experience and a desire to learn multi-pitch techniques and/or experience multi-pitch climbing.

Course Description:

Multi-pitch climbing parallels a single pitch environment in some ways, but the differences in rope management and efficiency can make or break a great day out on the mountain.

Class Length:

2-3 days.

Instructors:

A veteran Granite Arches' AMGA certified instructor.

 

This course will cover:

  • micro and macro route finding.
  • belay/anchor planning and stance management.
  • anchor analysis.
  • rope management.
  • following/cleaning techniques.
  • direct belays, indirect belays,  and redirected belays.
  • simple hauling systems (vector pull, drop loop)
  • and lots of climbing.
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