Introduction to Big Walls

This is a two day class for experienced, multi-pitch trad climbers to learn the skills needed for grade V and grade VI big walls (technical rock climbs that take two or more days to complete).

I know how intimidating and overwhelming big walls can seem. This course breaks down the skills needed to climb a technical big wall into three categories: aid leading, jumaring and hauling. We will get hands on practice with these skills with the comfort and safety of a top rope belay every time we leave the ground.

Day 1

-Leave No Trace in the vertical world

-Strategies for grade V and VI rock climbs

-Preparing for wall life

-Basic aid leading (gear placements and bounce testing)

-Cleaning (seconding) and ascending a rope

-Setting up a basic haul system (lower-outs with a Munter-Mule)

Day 2

-Advanced clean aid climbing (hooks and offset cams)

-Cleaning and lower-outs (2-3 ways to lower out while ascending a rope)

-Hauling with mechanical advantages

-Space hauling

-Basic self rescue techniques

Participants in this course must be comfortable placing trad gear, building trad anchors and have some experience on multi-pitch climbs.

Location:

Eastern Sierra Nevada, CA

Dates:

April 20-21 2024

Price:

$475 per person (2 participants minimum)

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Classes are taught through FIFTH Class Climbing School and Guide Service. Here is our cancellation policy.