Climbing Course
PPG BMS Basic Rock Climbing Equivalency Waiver
This is a skills test for experienced climbers to waiver out of PPG BMS Basic 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 Rock Climbing Class.
Contacts
Ed Anderson
Leader
- Sun, Dec 8, 2024
- Committee: Pikes Peak
- Members: $25.00 Guests: $125.00
- Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
***Check the course material tab for a complete list of skills***
Badges you will earn:
Intermediate Rock Climbing Course
Basic Rock Climbing Course
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG BMS BASIC ROCK CLIMBING EQUIVALENCY WAIVER Field Day | |||
| Garden of the Gods |
Sun, Dec 8, 2024
Registration closes Dec 6
|
2
participants
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|
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment: Climbing helmet, harness, locking carabiners, PAS, 2 Prusik cords, and belay device.
Course Materials
You must register for this course to see course materials.