Field trip: ARC Pro Multipitch Concepts
Multipitch Concepts Field Day 1 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
We will discuss multipitch route concepts, then start learning belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods.
Contacts
Scott Kime
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jul 19, 2025
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing
- Crag Rock Climb
- Adults
- Challenging
- 11 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet in the parking lot across from the Starsmore visitor center at the entrance to N. Cheyenne Canyon Park at 8 am.
We will discuss multipitch route safety, preparation, gear, and anchors; and then practice multipitch belaying methods, transitions, and descending methods in a safe, low angle setting.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Basic climbing kit- harness, helmet, shoes
- Autoblocking belay device such as BD Guide or Petzl Reverso with locking carabiner
- Personal Anchor System- bring one 120 cm sewn nylon sling for tether (we will show you how to use this sling as a personal anchor/tether) with a locking carabiner
- Extra locking carabiners- #4: at least 2 large HMS/Pear shape
- Extra non-locking carabiners- at least 3
- Rappel backup sling- 5or6 mm nylon cord tied into 10-12-inch loop or Hollow-block loop with locking carabiner
- Traditional gear for leading and anchor construction (optional)
- Trad protection- whatever you own, some Club gear available for loan
- Cordelette- 16-20 ft. of 7 mm nylon cord (untied length)
- #2 120 cm sewn runners- at least one should be thin Dyneema
- #4 60 cm sewn runners (nylon or Dyneema) with non-locking carabiners for alpine draws
- #2 Quickdraws or 2 more alpine draws for 6 draws total
- Nut tool
- Gear sling (optional)- you can also make one out of nylon cord or use a 60 cm sewn sling
- Climbing pack- small pack you could wear on a long climb that fits while wearing your harness
- First aid kit, which includes a knife
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