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ROCK CLIMBING INSTRUCTION & CLASSES : WEST VIRGINIA
 Learning to rock climb is a great way to reconnect with nature, get in shape, meet fellow rock climbing enthusiasts and learn about geology and different rock formations. We teach a variety of rock climbing instructional classes in West Virginia conveniently located near the New River Gorge area. INTRODUCTION TO TOP ROPING – 1 DAY This instructional rock climbing course takes an in-depth look at the art of building solid artificial and natural anchors. Many climbers lack the fundamental skills to build solid anchors in a safe and efficient manner in any situation with a minimum of equipment. We look at rock and natural feature assessment, effective ground, top rope, and multi pitch anchors, equipment selection and its correct usage and applications. We also take a detailed look at climbing equipment materials technology. Both the novice and expert will come away with many new skills at the end of this one day course. Topics Covered - Creating pre and self-equalized anchors, there uses and limitations. - Creating anchors using Natural and Artificial components - Single and multi pitch anchor construction and evaluation - Rock and natural features evaluation, micro and macro rock evaluation. - Fixed gear evaluation: bolts, pitons, slings, and stoppers. - A detailed look at artificial gear placements including SLCD’s, stoppers, tri-cams, and Hex’s. - Climbing equipment construction, properties, limitations, and uses. - Common myths and truths about climbing equipment. - Climbing equipment testing. - Multiplication of forces will be covered, such as vectors, pulley systems, cantilevering, leverage, and shock loading. We will look at how these forces affect the anchor and how to reduce or eliminate these forces. Maximum Number: Six INSTRUCTION ON TRADITIONAL LEAD CLIMBING – 2 DAYS (OR 2, 1-DAY SEGMENTS) This course is for climbers wishing to learn the more complex skill of placing artificial gear on traditional lead climbs, and establishing sound anchors at the top of the pitch. We start with an in-depth review of gear placements and climbing equipment, then move on to “mock leading”, (leading with a top rope). For climbers that are already lead climbers, we can tailor this course to improve on your existing leading skills and work towards multipitch climbs and more advanced and complex routes. Topics Covered: - Climbing strategies - Equipment selection and considerations. - An in depth look at artificial gear placements. - Fixed gear evaluation. - Rope and stance management. - How to avoid the multiplication of forces! (Vectors, Pulleys, Leverage, and Shock loading). - Common Myths about climbing. Number on Course: Maximum of 4 INSTRUCTION ON MULTI-PITCH CLIMBING – 2 DAYS (OR 2, 1-DAY SEGMENTS) This course is geared toward the traditional leader wanting to move into the world of multi pitch climbing. We will look at the techniques and systems used to climb multi pitch efficiently. The course will cover many topics aimed at making you a safer, more efficient multi pitch climber. Topics Covered - Methods and techniques to climb multi pitch efficiently - Rope and stance management - 3rd and 4th class terrain management - Belaying multiple climbers at once - Efficient rappelling systems - Transitions, moving from leader to belaying and back again - Route finding skills - Anchor considerations - Climbing equipment use and selection Number on Course: Maximum of 4 CLIMBING – SELF RESCUE – 2 DAYS (OR 2, 1-DAY SEGMENTS)  Our self-rescue course is two days long but can be split into two single day courses if this works best for your personal schedule. Day one will cover the basics such as friction hitches, rescue specific knots, and basic hauling systems. On day two we will break into advanced multi pitch techniques such as rescuing the injured leader or second and assisting them to safety by ascending or lowering and rappelling.Day one emphasizes minimizing the risks in the first place (risk management). We will teach you new skills and tricks to stay safe and how to reduce the chance of ever having to use the rescue skills you learn on the course. With Appalachian climbing school you will learn the most up to date and efficient systems being used by A.M.G.A. guides today. No complicated confusing systems, we focus on simplicity and efficiency. All the skills taught in this course are useful in everyday climbing and will improve both your speed and efficiency on the rock. All climbers should be skilled in self rescue for themselves and the people they climb with. Topics Covered - Belay escapes. (also how to stay out of the system in the first place.). - Raising and lowering systems. - Ascending fixed and counterbalanced ropes - Using different belay devices in self rescue such as the Gri-Gri and Reverso - Multi pitch rappelling with an injured climber Number on Course: Maximum of 4 |
