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Rock II: Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing
$295
Dates
- Fall 2024: October 5, 12, 19, 26 | November 16
Learn essential skills in our multi-pitch climbing course! Multi-pitch routes require a whole new skill set. Our AMGA-certified guides will teach you these skills including building and cleaning anchors, rope and gear management, down climbing or rappelling, and comfort with exposure. We keep our groups small, just two guests per guide, to ensure plenty of practice. Top this course off with our Multi-Pitch Weekend, two full days of multi-pitch climbing!
Multi-Pitch Climbing Course Curriculum
We will cover the following topics:
- Placing artificial climbing protection
- Rope and gear management
- Multi-pitch systems
- Managing belays
- Simple anchoring techniques
- Energy conservation and efficiency
Course Location
Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, and Benton have a variety of crags which are great for learning multi-pitch skills. We will pick the best location depending on the season and weather.
Instructors
Our guides are American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) trained and certified. This means you can expect the highest level of climbing and safety knowledge, along with professionalism and strong instructional skills.
Prerequisites
You will need to have taken our Rock I: Intro to Rock Climbing Course, or have a similar experience. While we will review the basics before leaving the ground, you should be familiar with belaying, and be able to tie into the rope without assistance.
We will cover the following topics:
- Placing artificial climbing protection
- Rope and gear management
- Multi-pitch systems
- Managing belays
- Simple anchoring techniques
- Energy conservation and efficiency
Rental Equipment
We have rental equipment available at checkout.
Reviews
Amanda, Intro to Mountaineering and more
“I have done a few trainings with Sierra Mountain Center and I highly recommend them as a training source for all your adventures. Last year I did their river crossing and a mountaineering basic course. I recently completed the mini mountain camp and I had the best time. I learned so much! My guide was Anouk and she was so badass. She taught me so much! I had a blast and I can’t wait to take my mountaineering to the next level. I will definitely use SMC as a future training source.”
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Fred, Mt. Whitney East Buttress
“Used SMC for a climb of the East Buttress of Mt. Whitney June 17, 2024. Great experience all the way around. Dave was my guide and I highly recommend choosing them for your Sierra adventure!”
Jason, Palisade Traverse
“What a fantastic trip put together for us by the Sierra Mountain Center. From the start Emma was fantastic and professional in the coordination efforts for our Palisade Traverse trip. My son and I had a 1:1 guide ratio and the guides, Dave Stimson and Tyler Logan, were exceptional. Exceptional in their knowledge of the route, their efficiency with rope craft and their trailside manner – despite the exhausting climb we had such a fun time. We are already planning next year’s outing with SMC.”
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