The one-day crash course is designed for climbers eager to supplement their routes with mobile protection. It’s ideal for those who want to tackle alpine multi-pitch routes without fear of long distances between bolts.

Requirements:
– Independent lead climbing in crags and/or climbing gyms
– Solid lead belaying with your chosen device
– Lead climbing level 5b/5c (6a preferred)

Theory: We start by exploring different mobile protection devices in a climbing garden.

– What are the pros & cons of cams (Friends), nuts, slings, pitons, bolts, etc.?
– What sizes are generally available?
– How many, what type, and what size do I need?

Placements: Technical details on placing mobile protection devices in a simple route or at the base of the wall.

– What holds?
– Creativity in placement
– Load testing
– Fatal mistakes

Strategy: Before starting, I must know what I want to carry on my “rack” (gear on the harness).

– Interpreting climbing guides
– Reading the route: where do I need what?
– Organization/Order on the climbing harness
– Mental preparation

Let’s climb! Small application route in a simple grade.

– Where to place protection?
– Placement from a good position
– Building trust. Enjoying success!

Know your limits: If it’s going well, we’ll increase the difficulty in route selection.

– Where are my technical and mental limits?
– When does it become dangerous?
– Is escaping upward a good idea? In which situations should I protect? When should I just climb?!

The first day of the two-day course is the same as the one-day course. On the second day, we proceed with a multi-pitch application tour, where we supplement protection or climb entire pitches clean.

– Building anchors with mobile protection
– Planned and improvised retreats
– Multi-pitch strategy
– Granite climbing techniques (cracks, corners, flakes, etc.)

Requirements:
– Independent lead climbing in crags and/or climbing gyms
– Solid lead belaying with your chosen device
– Previous experience in multi-pitch routes on bolts
– Lead climbing level 5b/5c (6a preferred)

We meet…

Dates:

Required Gear:
– Climbing harness
– Helmet
– Climbing shoes
– 3-5 locking carabiners
– 2x 120cm slings
– 50m single rope or double 50m ropes
– 6-12 quickdraws
– Tuber –> ATC Guide
– Nuts and Friends if available
– Backpack
– Appropriate clothing
– Hiking/mountain boots
– Sunglasses & sunscreen
– Lunch for the day

Missing gear can be rented from us.