A one-day workshop looking at good practice in placing gear, building belays and the different ways to equalises belays.
The day will be spent at a crag developing these skills and then testing your rope systems.
Cost to BMC Members - £60
This will be a day spent outside learning by doing, please make sure you have the equipment needed to spend 6 hours outside potentially in wet weather!
Syllabus:
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Equipment review - The tools you will need to take with you climbing
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Guidebooks, crag and route selections
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Understanding the climbing environment
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Gear placement
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Belay building
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Equalising techniques
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Good ropework
Level of experience and fitness:
Candidates should be proficient at seconding traditional rock climbs, although the grade does not matter.
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