Field trip: PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver

PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day – Garden of the Gods

This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing to gain access to trips and advanced classes. This is NOT a skills refresher. We expect you to show up and demonstrate proficiency in all of the skills we teach in our PPG BMS Basic/Intermediate Rock Climbing Class.

Contacts

Ed Anderson

Primary Leader

Sun, Dec 8, 2024
Section: Pikes Peak
Activity Type: Climbing
Audience: Adults

Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 0.5 mi

Availability: 2 (4 capacity)
Instructor Availability: 1 (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet 1p Southeast parking lot of Garden of the Gods.

Leader's notes

You’ll be expected to demonstrate:

Basic climbing knots
How to use a climbing helmet, harness, and belay device
How to tie into the rope
How to top rope belay using Pull-Brake-Under-Slide (PBUS) method
How to use climbing commands
How to rappel
How to ascend/descend a rope with a prusik
How to coil a climbing rope

Detailed skill checklist is in the course materials tab.

Badges

students will earn:

Route/Place

Garden of the Gods

See full route/place details.

Roster

Required Equipment

Required Equipment: Climbing helmet, harness, locking carabiners, PAS, 2 Prusik cords, and belay device.

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