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Date Saturday  5/21/2022
Group State CMC
Event Title Climbing Wall Training
Status Approved
Leader Graham Ottley
Group Price Free
NonGroup Price Free
Leader Price Free
Available Participants 3
Type Members Only (Programs/Education)

Location

The American Mountaineering Center
710 10th St, Golden, CO 80401

 



For more info Contact

Graham Ottley
Instructor & TCS Support
graham@cmc.org



Details

Join us for a training on the use of the climbing wall at The American Mountaineering Center. This training is required for those interested in running programming that uses the wall. We will provide training for two general categories of wall climbs: Open Wall and Class Instruction



Qualifications: 1) A CMC School Instructor who is recommended by a CMC School Director and is currently teaching a CMC Group approved school. Or 2) Complete the following criteria and form to lead Climbing Wall Trips: a) Are an approved CMC trip leader. b) Have graduated from the Alpine Climbing School (ACS) or CMC Intermediate Rock Climbing or equivalent. c) Have participated in two climbs at the AMC Rock Wall and have verification from the trip climbing wall leader. d) Must be able to demonstrate proper belay technique, ability to teach other people proper belay technique, conduct belay tests on others, and complete the roles outlined in the Climbing Wall Leader Job Description. 



Instruction includes (partial list):




  1. Emergency Procedures

  2. Pick off and Rescues

  3. CMC Liability Release  

  4. Wall Safety: equipment, rappel station(if in use), proper belaying techniques, appropriate communication between climber and belayer, and assisting stuck climbers.

  5. Class organization including communication with all wall staff.



Please bring:




  • Harness

  • Belay Device with locker

  • Safety Leash with locker

  • Helmet,

  • Shoes,

  • Autoblock



 



This is intended for leaders attending the Leadership Summit. Please register for the Leadership Summit here.




Notes

Students must complete this application: Climbing Wall Training Application 

Please submit this to Graham Ottley: graham@cmc.org prior to registering. 




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