Introduction to Rock Climbing I

This course covers the basics of rock climbing and climbing equipment. You'll learn about:

• Harnesses, ropes and safety rules
• Basic hand and foot holds
• Types of climbing equipment and their uses
• First aid techniques
• Climbing ethics

Introduction to Rock Climbing II

This course continues the instruction from Rocking Climbing I. The course covers:

• One- and two-pitch climbs
• Rappelling
• Placing and removing climbing equipment
• Intermediate hand and foot holds
• First aid techniques

Intermediate to Advanced Climbing

This course covers techniques for mid to large scale climbs. Prospective students need to display significant climbing proficiency and knowledge. Techniques taught include:

• Leading a climb
• Working with multipitch climbs
• First aid techniques

Aid Climbing

This course covers the technique of aid climbing. Climbing proficiency is required. Course topics:

• Basics of aid climbing
• Tools of aid climbing
• Working with ice axes and crampons

Ice Climbing

This course covers the technique of ice climbing. Some climbing experience is required. Note that this course is only offered from December to January, and only when weather and ice conditions permit. Course topics:

• Ice climbing tools and techniques
• Ice climbing hazards
• First aid