Advanced Skills Week
This full 7 day course
of intense instruction and adventure will leave you with a basic skill and
understanding level for all types of rock climbing. Starting with sport
climbing and anchor building, we will progress to traditional gear climbing and
multipitch climbing by the end of the week. The two multipitch days will be
done at a guiding ratio of 2:1 to allow all participants to challenge
themselves at their individual skill level.
What more than 7
days? Sign up for the 9 day rock climbing combo and expereince all the
above plus an extra 2 days climbing and the opportunity to further your skills
in the areas you need.
Prerequisites:
Some
previous experience and basic ropework and belaying skills are required to take
this course. For those with no previous experience or who want a refresher, the
two day Top
Roping & Anchor Building Course can be taken on the weekend
immediately prior to this course.
Sample Agenda
Day
1: We will head
out to Kootenay Plains for a morning reviewing basic knots, belays, anchors,
and climbing skills. In the afternoon we will focus on sport climbing skills
and get everybody doing a bit of leading.
Day 2: Out to the Waterknot Wall for a
full day of sport climbing. Some of the more advanced ropework needed to safely
enjoy these routes will also be covered.
Day 3-5: Once everybody is comfortable
with sport climbing skills, we will begin to learn the art of gear placements
and gear anchor building. Using a variety of crags and rock types, everyone
will have the opportunity to complete a number of traditional gear leads under
the close supervision of COE guides. Some possible crags include: Boundary
Bluffs, Hidden Quartzite and Rampart Creek.
Day 6+7: For the final two days we will
split into groups of two guest and one guide for some multipitch adventures.
The first day will be spent on bolted multipitch routes at Abraham Slabs where
everyone will get the chance to lead on these 100+ meter climbs. On the final
day the objective will be selected to meet the needs and desires of each group.
Some possibilities include the incredible 250 meter quartzite cliffs of
Equipment
A pair
of rock climbing shoes is required for this course, these are available for
rent from COE at half our regular rate.
All other equipment
included in course cost.
Dates 2010
**Arrive
after dinner on evening before start date** 7-day: June 13th
(eve) – 20th 9-day: June 11th
(eve) – 20th Multipitch rock route
guiding
days are available after the course. Registration deadline
2 weeks before course start date |
Cost
7- day: $1167 +
GST (=$1225) 9- day: $1500
+ GST (=$1575) This includes:
Add-on guiding days
available for 1 guest/guide at $350/day and for 2 guests/guide at $200
each/day |
Sign Me Up!
Fill
out the Adult Course Registration Form and
email it or fax it to us. with a deposit of 10%/person. Be prepared to fill
out a Waiver Form when you arrive. |
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