You will learn the skills and concepts required to "SECOND" a single or multi-pitch climb. Upon completion, you should be confident and capable of participating in a multi-pitch climb, with a climber of greater ability, who is capable of "LEAD" climbing.

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PRACTICAL SKILLS LEARNED DURING THIS COURSE

1) Review of skills learned in "ROCK 2"

2) The various types of climbing hardware used in Lead Climbing, their placement and removal.

3) The racking and sorting of the seconds rack during cleaning.

4) Establishing and departing hanging belays on multi-pitch climbs.

5) Rappel anchors and rappelling techniques.

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THEORETICAL SKILLS LEARNED DURING THIS COURSE

1) What is pitch, multi-pitch, lead climbing and the role of the second.

2) Understanding the principles behind the placement of protection, clipping of bolts

3) How to plan a rock climb, selection of gear, the role of guidebooks, route finding, and knowing your capabilities.

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GROUP SIZE (Group discount available): 4 MAXIMUM - 2 MINIMUM

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COURSE LENGTH: 2 DAYS

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PLACE: Ranwick Rock and K-10- Summerian Slabs

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REFERENCE: Climbers Guide to Ranwick Rock and Keetes Bluff

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