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Climbing training courses and schools
Ice, Mountain and Rock Climbing

School: Alpine Adventures
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A Week On The Rock II
Course Format: On-site
This course provides comprehensive instruction in the techniques and skills required to climb far off the ground, in a multi-pitch setting. By combining Gaining Altitude with More Altitude, this 5-day course allows you to acquire all of our Level II skills at once. After they¡¯ve been introduced to the vertical world, most of our students are enthusiastic about moving on to longer, more chall...
 

Efficient Rope Handling
Course Format: On-site
This course is for experienced climbers who have not previously climbed with Alpine Adventures. It addresses all the skills required for succesful completion of our Following Skills Evaluation. Our streamlined, comprehensive rope-handling system allows for safe and very efficient belaying and anchoring in all climbing situations. We begin teaching the fundamentals of this system even bef...
 

Anchoring Methods
Course Format: On-site
This course addresses two specific goals. First, you will learn the basics of protection placement and anchor construction so you can later apply these skills as a leader. Second, you will learn to construct safe top rope systems so you can climb independently. Top-roping offers a safe and relatively simple alternative to the commitment associated with lead climbing, however, you must have a...
 

A Week On the Rock Level III
Course Format: On-site
This course combines our Anchoring Methods course with three days of Technique Intensives resulting in 5 very full days of climbing instruction. The dual objectives of anchoring skills and movement skills give this course plenty of diversity. Combining our Anchoring Methods course with Technique Intensives for one day each of crack, slab and face climbing, this course addresses two objective...
 

The Sharp End
Course Format: On-site
This course teaches you how to lead traditional rock climbs, safely and efficiently. You will learn the skills required to choose and undertake multi-pitch climbs; and what to do if things don¡¯t go as expected. Learning to lead is a serious commitment. This course presents the skills and techniques required for climbing at the business end of the rope; the sharp end. You’ll begin leadin...
 

Hard Rock
Course Format: On-site
This course concentrates on pushing perceived limits, mentally and physically. You will learn about your real abilities, and how to expand them. We can¡¯t make you into a ¡°rock jock¡± in two days, but we can open the door to harder climbs for you. By following longer, more committing and more difficult routes you gain the experience and confidence needed to climb at higher levels. The other es...
 

Rock Climbing - Advanced Leading
Course Format: On-site
This course will enhance your ability to lead more challenging climbs without compromising safety in the process. We will also help you refine your existing skills so you can lead more efficiently. This two-day course was designed specifically for confident climbers who have successfully completed our Sharp End course and have become comfortable leading moderate rock. The first day includ...
 

Advanced Leaders Week
Course Format: On-site
This course will help you gain the confidence and skills needed to lead more challenging climbs and acquire skills needed to cope with basic emergencies. We strongly encourage our students to get out and lead, on their own, after successfully completing our Sharp End course. After a few bouts with rope drag, an off-route adventure or two, and an unplanned retreat, most of these climbers gain...
 

Double Rope Techniques
Course Format: On-site
This course teaches you the advantages, and complexities, of multiple rope techniques. Double, twin and mixed rope techniques are covered. Prevalent in Europe for many years, this versatile approach to climbing is becoming increasingly popular in North America. Climbers¡¯ first attempts at double rope techniques often resemble an explosion in a spaghetti factory, but it’s really not much...
 

Essentials Of Self-Rescue
Course Format: On-site
This course will teach you how to handle basic emergencies in climbing situations. Primary focus is placed on the complex techniques required to transport an injured partner to a safe place for evacuation. If you were faced with the task of rescuing your injured climbing partner how would you react? All too often this question is not considered until the situation actually exists. This two-d...
 

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