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ROCK CLIMBING 301 : Top Rope Basics (2 Day)
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2 day course
Fixed and natural anchor selection
Equipment and material required for anchors
Criteria used in determining anchor security
Top-of-cliff safety and etiquette
Site assessment for climbing and anchor potential
Anchor extension scenarios
Use of directionals
Ground anchor possibilities and reasons for use
Accessing complicated cliff-tops
When it is time to start heading out on your own, you’ll want to hit this course first. We’ll take your knowledge and experience on the rock and fine-tune it to address the myriad issues that come with establishing toprope systems. You’ll learn how to assess a site for climbing and anchoring potential, and how to set anchors at the top and bottom of the crag using a variety of methods and materials. We’ll also cover how to deal with the typical issues that can complicate a day of toproping: difficult cliff-top access, troublesome situations at the edge, awkward descent options, and other potential problems.
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$280 per person on these dates (2 day course):
March 20-21
April 2-3, 21-22
May 1-2, 14-15
June 4-5, 26-27
July 16-17, 26-27
August 6-7, 24-25
September 17-18
October 15-16, 23-24
November 6-7
December 11-12
Start/ End:
Each day 8:30am to approximately 4pm. Groups will meet at the North Conway EMS.
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Includes:
Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, all technical rock climbing gear, personalized professional instruction, parking passes, park fees.
Does Not Include:
Lodging, transportation, meals, backpack, personal gear and clothing.
Prerequisite:
Rock Climbing 101, Rock Climbing 201, and Rock Climbing 202 (ideally more than once) or similar experience.
Click for directions, area lodging and local information
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WHAT TO BRING?
Shop for Gear!
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Clothing- wear clothes appropriate for the day’s weather!
Fleece jacket (optional based on day’s weather)
Rain jacket w/hood
Loose fitting, quick dry pants or shorts (shorts should be mid thigh, pants stretchy fabric)
T-shirt or long sleeved shirt
Footwear
Close toed shoes. Light hiking shoes or sneakers, no need for full-on boots. No sandals.
Daypack
One that you could climb with, comfortably and carry your harness, helmet, shoes and other personal items.
Food and Water
Water- at least one quart
Lunch and snacks- PB&J, bagel, trail mix, granola bars. Avoid soft fruits, as they don’t pack well.
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Additional Items
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Camera
EMS Climbing School will provide
Harness
Helmet
Climbing Shoes
Ropes and all technical climbing gear
If you’d like to use your own gear, your guide will look it over to approve it’s safety.
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Missing anything on this list?
Don't forget your 20% discount EMS coupon that comes with your Climbing School confirmation letter!
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