Badge
Basic Rock Climbing Course
This badge represents the successful completion of the Basic Rock Climbing Course. Basic Climbing is the best class to start with! It is a prerequisite for all the rock, snow, and ice climbing classes (not required for navigation courses). Upon completion of this class you’ll be able to climb indoors at any rock climbing gym. You’ll learn: How to use climbing helmet, harness, belay device, safety leash. How to tie in to the rope using a Figure Eight Retrace. How to tie an Overhand Knot, Clove Hitch, Girth Hitch. How to top rope belay using Pull-Brake-Under-Slide method. How to use climbing commands. How to coil a climbing rope etc.