Moderate
DESCRIPTION:
Rock Progression
This long weekend is designed to take your skills and climbing experience to the next level by continuing the learning if you attended the Rock Review Plus course or have a few days of outside climbing experience. It is a great way to meet like minded people and be taught the highest standards in safety, efficiency at an advanced level by ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guides.
The first two days are focused on advanced climbing movement and progressing your climbing grade and confidence, we will review anchor building using gear and bolts and placing gear while mock leading climbing routes. The third day we will climb one of the many classic multi pitch routes in the Bow Valley which is 2:1 ratio.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Certified Mountain Guide.
- Use of all technical gear and 2:1 ration on the multi pitch day.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodations
- Transportation
GEAR LIST
- LONG PANTS to climb in. These should be wool / nylon blend or Scheoller material
- Light SHIRT or T-SHIRT.
- Wool or fleece LONG SLEEVE SHIRT.
- Heavyweight fleece or insulated / down JACKET.
- Water proof OUTER JACKET with hood (Gore-Tex).
- Waterproof OUTER PANTS, preferably with side zips on legs.
- Light weight GLOVES.
EQUIPMENT LIST:
- APPROACH SHOES OR LIGHT WEIGHT BOOTS
- BACKPACK: Large enough to carry spare clothing, lunch, water and climbing gear. Approx. 40 L
- CLIMBING HARNESS
- ROCK CLIMBING SHOES, comfy shoes for all day use
- CLIMBING HELMET
- CHALK BAG
- BELAY DEVICE WITH LOCKING CARABINER
- SUNGLASSES with good UV protection
- SUN CREAM.
- Lip Sun Cream.
- HEADLAMP with fresh batteries.
- WATERBOTTLE (1L minimum).
- LUNCH for long day out in the mountains
- POCKET KNIFE.
- BLISTER KIT ('moleskin', 'Second Skin')
- CAMERA
- Certified Mountain Guide.
- Use of all technical gear and 2:1 ration on the multi pitch day.
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